1996 Pontiac Bonneville electrical system problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while parked, the anti-theft and an unknown security warning lights illuminated and the vehicle required multiple attempts to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the ignition lock cylinder was replaced…”
filed Dec 14, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that several attempts had to be made before succeeding in starting vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where the failure was located at the intake manifold and oxygen sensor. The intake manifold cap was melting and causing…”
filed Jun 28, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 8 | 30% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 11 | 39% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 16 | 12% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 28 | 10% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 28 | 19% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 40 | 16% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 19 | 22% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 18 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.