2002 Chevrolet Impala vs 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Chevrolet Impala | 2002 Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 795 | 89 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 448 | 409 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 38 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 78,700 mi | 50,176 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Impala | Pontiac Bonneville |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 305 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 123 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 106 | 10 |
| Engine | 75 | 4 |
| Steering | 57 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 63 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 47 | 6 |
| Visibility | 31 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 75 | 0 |
| Stalling | 57 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 26 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 17 | 5 |
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 13 | 0 |
2002 Chevrolet Impala
2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.