Model year
2001 Pontiac Bonneville
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 129 complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (13), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (12), STEERING (12). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 20 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,100, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 214 complaints
- 2001 129 complaints
- 2002 89 complaints
- 2003 54 complaints
- 2004 28 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
129 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 20, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA02030 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Oct 22, 2002 | Mar 9, 2004 |
| EA07008 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Jun 12, 2007 | May 1, 2008 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonneville · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 27 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Bonneville · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 26 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2001 Pontiac Bonneville at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.