Model year guide

1992 Pontiac Bonneville

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1992 Pontiac Bonneville at a glance

Safety recalls3
Owner complaints132
Combined17–19 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1992 Pontiac Bonneville recalls 3

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical NHTSA Campaign #91V167000 · 23/09/1991

WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.

Fix: REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #91V131000 · 05/08/1991

TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET, CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE, AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.

Fix: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP ON THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET ON TOP OF TRANSAXLE.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines NHTSA Campaign #96V015000 · 23/01/1996

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1992 Pontiac Bonneville common problems

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.
Gasoline
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Seats
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

1992 Pontiac Bonneville MPG & running costs

Combined17–19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,200
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Passenger volume109 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,000
Fuel only$21,000
Per mile$0.28

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1992 Pontiac Bonneville trims & engines on record

Trims
SE
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

1992 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles on record

1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE1G2HX53L6N1264234 1992 Pontiac Bonneville 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE1G2HX53L1N1217161

Other Pontiac Bonneville model years

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1992 Pontiac Bonneville — frequently asked questions

Does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners have filed 132 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, service brakes, tires.

What gas mileage does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville get?

The 1992 Pontiac Bonneville has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.