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1987 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Pontiac Bonneville recalls, newest first

May 19, 2006NHTSA 06E04300088,303 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from October 18, 2005, through March 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on "document search" and then "bus applications"). The connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. As a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 16, 1988NHTSA 88V08000035,057 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

Summary
Excessive accelerator cable friction may restrict the cables free movement between the accelerator pedal and the throttle body.
Consequence
This could prevent throttle from returning to closed(idle) position when accelerator pedal is released; thus, engine speed wouldnot decrease, and loss of accelerator control could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace accelerator cable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 1, 1987NHTSA 87V135000479,715 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary
An in line fusible link may melt down and cause a fire.
Consequence
The in line fusible link located in the area of theplastic windshield washer bottle bracket may, under a high resistance load,melt down and ignite the washer bottle bracket resulting in an enginecompartment fire.
Remedy
The windshield washer bottle bracket will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering › Rack and pinion4
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Module2
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2
  4. Power train › Automatic transmission2
  5. Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

Other Pontiac Bonneville years

Other 1987 Pontiac models

Questions

Does the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control, electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Pontiac Bonneville recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
19 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.