1987 Pontiac Bonneville Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedalCovers: Pontiac Bonneville 1987, Oldsmobile 88 1987, 98 1987 +1 more
Reported issue: Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.
Possible consequence: This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace accelerator cable.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Pontiac Bonneville 1987, Oldsmobile 88 1987, Buick Lesabre 1987 +2 more
Reported issue: An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.
Possible consequence: The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
Remedy: The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakersCovers: Pontiac Bonneville 1987
Reported issue: The headlamp circuit breaker may overheat at low beam causing an intermittent headlamp circuit.
Possible consequence: Headlamp and foglamps would go out suddenly reducingdriver visibility, which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Revise foglamp circuit to prevent overheating of headlamp circuit.
← All problems reported for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.