Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
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- Summary
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
- Consequence
- VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL:LEVER SETTLING
- Summary
- WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
- Consequence
- DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
- Remedy
- REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC
- Summary
- TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET, CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE, AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
- Consequence
- THE DISENGAGED CABLE COULD FALSELY INDICATE TRANSMISSIONGEAR POSITION, AND THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE LEFT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE WHEN THE DRIVERMOVED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO PARK OR THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. A VEHICLE LEFT ON ANINCLINE WITHOUT PARKING BRAKES WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS PLACED IN PARK COULDMOVE. EITHER CASE RESULTS IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP ON THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET ON TOP OF TRANSAXLE.
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Owner complaints (113)
113 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 113 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 46 | 40.7% |
| Electrical system | 17 | 15% |
| Power train | 10 | 8.8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 8% |
| Air bags | 7 | 6.2% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 4.4% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 4.4% |
| Structure | 4 | 3.5% |
| Suspension | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 3.5% |
How 1992 compares with other Bonneville years
Best and worst Bonneville years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 17 | 0 |
| 1989 | 28 | 1 |
| 1990 | 39 | 0 |
| 1991 | 22 | 1 |
| 1992 | 113 | 3 |
| 1993 | 138 | 1 |
| 1994 | 88 | 0 |
| 1995 | 244 | 1 |
| 1996 | 150 | 2 |
| 1997 | 147 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 468 g/mi
- EPA class
- Large Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 16 / 26 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 3.8 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 15 / 23 / 17 | $4,850 | 523 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 1992 Bonneville for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1992 Pontiac Bonneville FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 96V015000 (power train), 91V167000 (brake), 91V131000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Pontiac Bonneville problems?
Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (46), Electrical system (17), Power train (10) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville get?
EPA rates the 3.8 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 16 city, 26 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 1992 Bonneville compare with other years?
Among the 1988–1997 Pontiac Bonneville model years at least five years old, the 1988 drew the fewest complaints (17) and the 1995 the most (244). The 1992 drew 113. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.