2003 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, 4% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,900 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.
“When applying the brakes the pedal sometimes goes almost to the floor. Sometimes it feels mushy with a fluid feeling pedal push back. A click noise has also been observed. It is possible to stop the car but the stop feels unstable and dangerous the car has 36,600 miles. While still under warranty in 2006 the dealership could not find the source of the problem. It seemed to go away for a while but has returned (worse than before) in late january 2007.”
NHTSA complaint #10183894, filed 2007-03, 35,900 miles“While applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. The consumer was unable to stop at a timely manner. The vehicle continued to accelerated. The consumer was to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and the problem has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10087818, filed 2004-08Related 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…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
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 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
10 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology