1999 Pontiac Bonneville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 16%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,129miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, 16% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,129 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“' takata recall driving and the car cut off..after I stop the car and turn the key off. Was able to re start the car. This has happen a few times. This is not a safe thing when driving on the free ways ....I was in motion and on the street. There was a recall on this but was not were of it this was in 2009 now it 2016 and the part in my car is not working?”
NHTSA complaint #10903615, filed 2016-09, 136,589 miles“Upon accelerating onto the highway, after reaching highway speed, vehicle stalls and would not start. Flooding engine, gasoline coming out of exhaust, engine would not restart. After research and replacing leaking lower intake manifold, this was not my problem there was no leak. After more research I replaced more sensors and eventually cylinder gaskets and lower intake gasket again. Still engine would not start. After 2 years of car sitting I unplugged maf sensor and then it started finally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604668, filed 2014-06, 130,000 miles“Noticed smell of gas when auto parked in garage..further investigation noted that fuel leaking from fuel line..took auto to dealer and dealer stated that both fuel lines have deteriorated, causing the leaks..while I have been familiar with fuel leaks from loose connections, I can not imagine how fuel lines can not been built to last.”
NHTSA complaint #10161164, filed 2006-06, 80,551 miles“G.m recall # 040v09000 was performed on my 1999 Pontiac Bonneville on july 2004. Fuel pressure regulator was replaced, the part has failed again and had to be replaced again. I contacted Pontiac and asked to be reimbursed for the cost of the part. Pontiac has informed me they will not cover the cost of the part as the car is out of warranty. The car was not under warranty when the part was recalled and replaced in 2004. Is GM only required to replace the part one time?”
NHTSA complaint #10243472, filed 2008-09, 40,000 miles“There has been a problem with a gas leakage. The fuel supply line fitting at the fuel injector rail was the problem. O-rings were replaced, things seemed fine - no gas smell or leakage. This lasted for appx. 24 hours. I drove about 7 miles to and from work three times, a total of 21 miles, stopped at a library, came out, smelled gas, was driving the car home - one mile - was going to park it and get someone to look at it. I stopped at the mailboxes and heard a slight poof sound under the hood.when I looked up I saw smoke bellowing out from under the hood. I grabbed my purse and jumped out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356120, filed 2010-09, 132,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V090000Feb 24, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual…Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000, Lesabre 1998–2000 +3 more
Related 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 1999 Pontiac Bonneville
59 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsBrakes
9 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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