1979 Pontiac Bonneville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Pontiac Bonneville. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1979 Pontiac Bonneville. Newest first.
The heads may break off the front outboard seat belt anchor bolts during normal vehicle operation even under no load conditions. This IS due to the combination of bolts used, high installation torque and arrangement of the body anchorage.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace all original equipment front outboard seat belt anchor bolts on the affected vehicles at no cost to owner.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn pad IS not entirely usable; it does not blow when pressed in the center.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Pressure containing element for front brake system failed. *skd
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Uncontrollable acceleration
Uncontrollable acceleration
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