274 recalls across 35 models
Pontiac has 36 models with recall activity in our database, spanning 1975 through 2013. Across those models, 261 recall campaigns are recorded, with about 83% falling into the Critical or High tiers under the severity rating system, which covers risks such as loss of vehicle control, fire, and serious injury. The Firebird accounts for the largest share at 33 recalls, followed by the Vibe at 31 and the Bonneville at 24. The lineup's Critical tier alone represents 55% of all recorded campaigns, with High recalls adding another 28%, making the upper two tiers the dominant category across the full span of coverage.
Latest: Jun 1987
Latest: Mar 1988
Latest: Dec 1975
Latest: Aug 2006
Latest: Feb 2004
Latest: Jul 1990
Latest: Dec 2001
Latest: Aug 2001
Latest: Jul 2014
Latest: Mar 2014
Latest: Feb 2015
Latest: Jun 2015
Latest: Feb 2005
Latest: Dec 1979
Latest: Oct 2015
Latest: Oct 1984
Latest: Dec 1994
Latest: May 2012
Latest: Aug 2007
Latest: Jan 1979
Latest: Nov 1982
Latest: Jan 2015
Latest: Oct 1987
Latest: Jan 2017
Latest: Jul 1975
Latest: Feb 1996
Latest: May 1987
Latest: Oct 2004
Latest: Jan 1994
Latest: Dec 1991
Latest: Aug 2007
Latest: Jan 1986
Latest: Dec 2004
Latest: Jan 2020
Latest: Dec 2009
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Top 8 of 18 categories across PONTIAC
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 35 | 13% | 25 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 32 | 12% | 3 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 24 | 9% | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel System | 20 | 7% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brakes | 17 | 6% | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting | 15 | 5% | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 14 | 5% | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 14 | 5% | 10 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 103 | 38% | 59 | 20 | 4 | 19 | 1 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.