1996 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,418miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville, 5% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,418 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact stated a leak in the brake line was discovered and resulted in the vehicle being taken to an independent mechanic. After further inspection it was determined the brake and fuel lines were rusted and required replacement. Updated 02/21/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10148073, filed 2006-01, 115,856 miles“Abs light came on, when applying brakes vehicle did not stop on wet pavement. Took vehicle to dealer who indicated that ABS computer malfunctioned.*aksensor failed also.”
NHTSA complaint #8007697, filed 2002-04“Abs brake system , applied the brakes and the pedal went the floor, impact 12:00 position, speed 35 MPH, applied the brakes on wet surface, complete loss of brakes. Hit one vehicle and knocked into another one.”
NHTSA complaint #808840, filed 1997-03Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 25 | 10% |
| 1994 | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 | 45 | 33% |
| 1992 | 46 | 41% |
| 1991 | 6 | 27% |
| 1990 | 17 | 44% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Bonneville
43 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsFuel system
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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