1999 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, 6% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 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.
“Over the past few days noticed that the brake pedal was traveling much farther than normal. Since this is my wife 's car, and I do not drive it much,thought that the back shoes were low since they had not been replaced in awhile. Purchased a new set and planned on installing. However the next day noticed that the brake light warning came on and the brake fluid was low. Topped up and light went out. I thought that the low level was do to the worn shoes which would make the level go down. However the level continued to go down as I drove. That meant a leak. Thought perhaps a wheel cylinder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147128, filed 2006-01, 113,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving 40 MPH she attempted to decelerate, but the brakes failed. She coasted the vehicle up-hill to stop. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility and a mechanic concluded that the brake line failed. While the vehicle was being towed brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10289095, filed 2009-10, 190,000 miles“Brakes do not work correctly. Consumer has to stop at a good distant to come to a complete stop. Also, drums have been checked. Last month dealer replaced brake cylinder. Brake problems have caused an accident. Brakes failed frequently since the purchase of the vehicle. The rim cracked during the accident. The alternator and rear wheel cylinder failed. Oil pan gasket failed causing oil leak. A/c failed four times.”
NHTSA complaint #879031, filed 2001-01“Problems with brakes on 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. The vehicle shimmied when going on downgrades and when using the brakes. New brakes were just installed at around 30k miles and the shoes were worn almost to the metal. The shoes were wearing uneven but the dealer told the consumer that they would be fine. The vehicle seemed a little better, but the vehicle still shook and could have thrown the consumer off of the highway, but the consumer held on to the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10079854, filed 2004-06“Upon applying the ABS brakes pedal goes to the floor and vehicle severely pulls to the right. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the cause of the problem. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #849910, filed 1999-10Related 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 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
59 complaintsFuel system
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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