1997 Pontiac Bonneville Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, 2% of the 147 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.
“Turn signals do not work properly, consumer states that sometimes right signal blinks when left signal is turned on and left signal blinks when right signal is turned on, also sometimes the signals will blink together regardless of the position of the turn signal lever, dealer has attempted to fix the problem several times, however has not remedied the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #874841, filed 2000-11“While vehicle was going 65mph, the acclerator pedal dropped to the floor. Engine was running hot, and the oil was sizzling. Dealer informed. Consumer says that 6 out of 6 bearings were worn out , and 4 out 6 rods needed replacement. Also, oil pressure sensor malfunctioned. Consumer states that the vehicle was well maintained, and that the engine & oil pressure indicator should be recalled to prevent injury or fatality.”
NHTSA complaint #8014088, filed 2002-07“1.fuel gauge behaves erratically and reads full when almost empty.2. When repacing non-working backup lights found lights had corroded & rusted into sockets-took lots of patience and 2 1/2 hours to get them out!! 3.vehicle stalls at random times for about 3-5 seconds at speeds of 55-67.”
NHTSA complaint #741737, filed 2001-03Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 27 | 11% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
50 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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