1997 Pontiac Bonneville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 147 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,303miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, 8% of the 147 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,303 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“In early november my car (97 Bonneville sse) began experiencing trouble starting. It rarely started right up but required several tries to start. Occasionally I could smell gas after it was started multiple times. The iac valve was replaced but that changed nothing. After several more weeks of the issue getting worse I scheduled it for service on dec 22. The serpentine belt fell off dec 18; the car was towed to the garage dec 21. On dec 22 the car was fixed . Within 24 hrs I knew the starting issue was not fixed. I had to start it multiple times every time & could often smell gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298048, filed 2010-01, 64,303 miles“My car surges all the time and the cruise control gets stuck on it I took it to the chevrolet place they said it was the transmission gone in it. But I still drive it I believe it has something to do with the fuel system myself. I bought the car in sept of 2002 and it was doing it when I got it. But it was a buy as is deal so they said there was nothing I could do about it. But when I took it to the chevrolet place they already had the car on file but would not tell me what the file said about the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10062325, filed 2004-03“Vehicle will stall while in motion unexpectedly and without warning, causing loss of power steering. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer between 4-6 times, but defect keeps occurring. Finally dealr replaced fuel pressure regulator and defect did stop, but only for 2 years. Currently, defect has reappeared. Fuel pressure regulator was replaced twice in three years.”
NHTSA complaint #869216, filed 2000-08“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 2001-03“When driving or idling vehicle will suddenly die ,and will not restart until after 10-15 minutes later . Dealer has replaced alternator, but defect has reocurred, dealer claimed they could not determine cause without duplicating defect. After multiple attempt to repair the vehicle, the dealer idenfified the problem to be a failed fuel pump and was replaced. The consumer wants reimbersment for the cost of replacing the alternator that was not the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #866328, filed 2000-07Related 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 23 | 16% |
| 1998 | 36 | 13% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 25 | 17% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
50 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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