Does the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seats. 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 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Bonneville?

147 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

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

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

For the 1997 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.

Has your Pontiac been repaired?

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.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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.

1997 Pontiac Bonneville recalls, newest first

April 7, 2009NHTSA 09E01200016,270 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 8, 1996NHTSA 96V19600047 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of FMVSS no. 302, "flammability of interior materials."
Consequence: If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the covers on the front seat backs, rear seat cushion and rear seat back assemblies.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 16
Injuries reported: 9
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline24
Power train › Automatic transmission14
Service brakes13
Engine and engine cooling › Engine12
Fuel system12

Other 1997 Pontiac models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, seats. 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 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Bonneville?: 147 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.