Does the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, the most recent reported on July 1, 2003 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by steering (10).

How many 2003 Pontiac Bonneville complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 54 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2003 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and problems

2 recalls and 54 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2003 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 03V238000 · reported July 1, 2003 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 102,212 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.
The risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 02V222000 · reported August 9, 2002 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
The risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
The fix: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system10
Steering10
Engine9
Engine and engine cooling6
Power train6
Unknown or other5
Air bags3
Fuel system, gasoline3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Visibility3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 14, 2026 · Engine
Look at the car the car is located […] first of all you start off as a passcode 2 system and then it says passcode 3 system on the thing and I just don't want to deal with this because you have the cut off switch you have the fuel cut off switch but you still have current going through the switch or the fuel they fuel…

Nov 16, 2020 · Unknown or other · 101,000 miles
PASSENGER CONTROL ARM IS BAD

Feb 12, 2018 · Engine · 113,600 miles · fire reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (WHEELERS CHEVROLET OF MEDFORD, 704 N 8TH ST, MEDFORD, WI 54461) AND WAS REFERRED TO…

Apr 10, 2017 · Power train · 130,000 miles
WITH THE KEY TURNED TO ACC YOU CAN PULL THE CAR OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. WITH THE KEY TURNED TO RUN YOU MUST DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULL IT OUT OF PARK. CAR IS NOT RUNNING. ALSO CHECKED 3 OTHER PONTIAC BONNEVILLE'S. ONE IS A 2002 VIN # […]. THEY ALL SHOWED THE SAME OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS…

May 5, 2016 · Unknown or other
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SINCE 2003, HAVE HAD 5 DIFFERENT SERVICE TECHS, INCLUDING DEALER LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM, NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX OR FIND THE PROBLEM.

Bonneville model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	214	4	21
2001	0	129	6	20
2002	2	89	5	3
2003	2	54	3	5
2004	0	28	0	1
2005	0	27	2	1

Across all years, the 2000 Bonneville has the most complaints (214). All Pontiac Bonneville years →

Questions

Does the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, the most recent reported on July 1, 2003 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville?: Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (10 complaints), followed by steering (10).
How many 2003 Pontiac Bonneville complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 54 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 14, 2026.