1992 Pontiac Bonneville Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 15%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,900miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 15% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,900 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While working in the drivers side floor area of the vehicle my shirt/belt activated the drivers side power seat control. The seat advanced forward to the end of the seats travel and pinning me under the drivers side under dashboard area of the car. My left upper arm and left wrist were entrapped in around the brake pedal, my right arm was entrapped by in the gas pedal area, the throttle punctured my right wrist. …”
NHTSA complaint #10385052, filed 2011-02, 152,800 miles“Voltage falls and motor quits in heat. Battery is dead. Replacing alt & batt does not help. Voltage gets lower as heat builds until battery dies. Engine falters and quits. Has happened 8 times since the warranty expired (didn't happen before). Ssei does not have a voltmeter and we have not seen the battery light come on in any of the events (thought it is weak and hard to see so we can't be sure). Dealer knows nothing. We have not found a service bulletin on the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #729216, filed 2000-08“The contact owns a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10568831, filed 2014-03, 100,000 miles“The contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning while driving at any speed. The dealership and an independent mechanic replaced the electronic coil and electronic control module six times. Each time the parts fail within six months of being installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10162716, filed 2006-07, 200,000 miles“While traveling on the highway without prior warning there was smoke and flames coming from the dashboard. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020098, filed 2002-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 30% |
| 2004 | 11 | 39% |
| 2003 | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 16 | 12% |
| 2000 | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 | 28 | 10% |
| 1997 | 28 | 19% |
| 1996 | 21 | 14% |
| 1995 | 40 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 22% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 4 | 14% |
| 1988 | 5 | 29% |
| 1987 | 4 | 21% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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