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2005 Pontiac Bonneville Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, most often about the air bags (44% of complaints, typically around 136,000 miles). It is 6th of 6 Bonneville model years by number of complaints.

Complaints27
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported3

Most common 2005 Pontiac Bonneville problems

  1. Air bags

    12 complaints · 44%

    Half of these problems showed up before 136,000 miles.

    My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 136,000 miles
    My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2014, at 136,000 miles

  2. Electrical

    8 complaints · 30%

    Half of these problems showed up before 116,000 miles.

    Air bag light is on and will not go out. Instrument panel malfunctioning speedometer , temperature and voltage all not working. Headliner falling.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 102,000 miles
    All the lights on my panel malfunctioning my fuel gauge is malfunctioning the airbag light stays on check engine light check tire pressure check oil all the lights stay on and I can't reset the panel I'm also having an issue with the car stopping when I put my foot on the brake it turns off
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 130,000 miles

  3. Steering

    5 complaints · 19%

    Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.

    Magnasteer issue: extremely difficult steering at low speeds (below 15 MPH) when vehicle is at operating temperature. Summer time conditions enhance this problem. When the steering fluid heats up, the steering becomes more difficult or impossible. The magnasteer rack has been replaced 1 time. This cured the problem…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2006, at 46,000 miles
    2005 Pontiac Bonneville, clunking noise in steering. Per dealer, intermediate shaft is manufacturer known problem, while under warranty shaft was lubed, then replaced, then lubed again. Problem persists and is worse in cold weather. Steering becomes less than accurate providing improper road feedback and improper…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2009, at 52,000 miles

  4. Engine

    5 complaints · 19%

    Half of these problems showed up before 137,000 miles.

    All the lights on my panel malfunctioning my fuel gauge is malfunctioning the airbag light stays on check engine light check tire pressure check oil all the lights stay on and I can't reset the panel I'm also having an issue with the car stopping when I put my foot on the brake it turns off
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 130,000 miles
    "takata recall" unusual engine noise car won't brake fumes coming inside the car. Car shaking and vibrating low oil pressure even when I got a oil change. After oil change car wouldn't go no more than 16 miles per hour. Car will not crank if it's 47 degrees or lower temperature. In motion in city street and highway
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 161,234 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2005 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
By NHTSA owner complaints: air bags (12 complaints, typically around 136,000 miles); electrical (8 complaints, typically around 116,000 miles); steering (5 complaints, typically around 46,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2005 a bad year for the Pontiac Bonneville?
It is 6th of 6 Bonneville model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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