Does the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville as of October 27, 2026.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).

How many 2005 Pontiac Bonneville complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 27 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and problems

No recalls and 27 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 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.

2005 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

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

Air bags12
Electrical system8
Steering5
Engine4
Power train2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Suspension1
Tires1

What owners report

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

Jul 1, 2021 · Unknown or other
My gas gage and tempature gage don't work

Jan 13, 2019 · Electrical system · 161,234 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

Jul 20, 2017 · Air bags · 170,000 miles
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING; REPAIR SHOP SAYS SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED

Oct 3, 2016 · Air bags · 116,000 miles
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WILL NOW ONLY WORK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. IF IT IS TURNED AND I GET HIT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.

May 6, 2016 · Electrical system · 130,000 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

Bonneville model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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 2005 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?: Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (12 complaints), followed by electrical system (8).
How many 2005 Pontiac Bonneville complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 27 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 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 1, 2021.