2005 Pontiac Bonneville air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Oct 3, 2016
“Air bag light is on and will not go out. Instrument panel malfunctioning speedometer , temperature and voltage all not working. Headliner falling.”
filed May 5, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 11 | 9% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 4 | 3% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 27 | 18% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 12 | 14% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 7 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.