1982 Pontiac Bonneville
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1982
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1982: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 28 |
| 1990 | 39 |
| 1991 | 22 |
| 1992 | 116 |
| 1993 | 138 |
| 1994 | 89 |
| 1995 | 244 |
| 1996 | 150 |
| 1997 | 147 |
| 1998 | 277 |
| 1999 | 143 |
| 2000 | 214 |
| 2001 | 129 |
| 2002 | 89 |
| 2003 | 54 |
| 2004 | 28 |
| 2005 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 1 total report mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing radiator assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer experiencing continuous problems with the vehicle overheating when driving no more then six miles. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-17
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1982-02-18Fuel system, gasoline82V012000 Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the governor weight retainer in the injection pump may fail. The throttle valve could stick, preventing return to idle and shut down of the engine by the…
Remedy: Dealer will replace the governor weight assembly in the injection pump at no cost to owner.
Buy-smart checklist
1982 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 82V012000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1982 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1982 Pontiac Bonneville?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1982 Pontiac Bonneville have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.