1989 Pontiac Bonneville Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1989 Pontiac Bonneville, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have an 1989 Pontiac- bonniville. The electric door locks started draining my battery & then ruined my alternator. I removed the fuse to keep it from ruining my new alternator & battery,. I was manually opening & closing my doors. Now 3 of my 4 doors will not open. They won't open with the key or by pushing the door lock button. I am now having to climb in and out of my car by the back drivers side door. I have a friend who had a 1988 Bonneville, that did the exact thing. I am having a terrible time trying to drive my car in this condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241752, filed 2008-09Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1989 Pontiac Bonneville
9 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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