2002 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 43,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 4% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,500 miles.
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.
“Complete brake failure in 2002 Pontiac Bonneville,no accident occurred but could have been serious. Gmc dealer says due to break fluid contamination with petroleum and will not repair under warranty. It is unclear to us as to how it could have been contaminated. In the event this has happened to others we are reporting it here.”
NHTSA complaint #10080765, filed 2004-07, 20,000 miles“Warning lights for anti-lock brakes, brakes, and traction control come on and off randomly. Anti-lock brake feature is disabled when light is on. Brake performance is greatly reduced sometimes while warning lights are on. Traction control does not function when light is on. Dealer said GM had issued a service bulletin for corrosion in a wiring harness plug leading to the wheel rotation sensor. Dealer stated replacement wiring harness was $500. Dealer tried cleaning contacts on plug and applying conductive corrosion preventing. Did not fix problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229926, filed 2008-06, 67,000 miles“Car constantly squeaks on driver's side by door/seat. When dealer notified less than 36000 miles said they cuuldn't find anything, when complained again at 40000 miles dealer said I needed new brakes. The car was bought in one city, I live in another city and purchased GM extended warrantee and at first dealer in the city I live in was refusing to do new car warantee work.”
NHTSA complaint #10058456, filed 2004-02Related 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 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
19 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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