2002 Pontiac Bonneville Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 89 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,969miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville, 3% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,969 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.
“Purchased Pontiac Bonneville july 2002, equipped with firestone affinity touring t2 tires. July 17, 2003 at 12,351 miles had r/r tire- repaired at dealer (m&s chevrolet in pawling ny)(was told there was a screw in tire) told no warranty on the tires. Tires were rotated & balanced at this time. December 29, 2003 problem with right rear tire (16,906 miles) told a puncture. Was repaired, told again there is no warranty on tires. Feb 11, 2004 had a blow out left front tire. Hit another vehicle. No major injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10058313, filed 2004-02, 17,969 miles“My firestone spare tire (t125-70r16 96m tubeless radial) exploded while still in its trunk compartment. My vehicle (2002 Pontiac Bonneville) was parked at the time. The tire blew outward with sufficient pressure to break the cover of the spare tire well, scar the well itself, and to shred and tear the carpet and padding covering it in the trunk. The explosion also knocked a few electronic components from their normal positions, but has appeared not to have permanently damaged them. The tire had been inflated to approximately 50-55 PSI five days earlier. It is rated at 60psi. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073255, filed 2004-05“While driving at any speed in inclement weather all four original equipment, goodyear eagle tires, size p235/55r17 were providing low profile. Dealer indicated tires were operating as designed to that particular vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10063370, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 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…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
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 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsEngine
4 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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