2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP
1G2HZ54Y45U116389
Vehicle history report for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP (VIN 1G2HZ54Y45U116389). Red. 207,670 mi reported. Registered in Va. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2005 Pontiac Bonneville worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 27
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My gas gage and tempature gage don't work
NHTSA ODI #11423099ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
"TAKATA RECALL" UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE CAR WON'T BRAKE FUMES COMING INSIDE THE CAR. CAR SHAKING AND VIBRATING LOW OIL PRESSURE EVEN WHEN I GOT A OIL CHANGE. AFTER OIL CHANGE CAR WOULDN'T GO NO MORE THAN 16 MILES PER HOUR. CAR WILL NOT CRANK IF IT'S 47 DEGREES OR LOWER TEMPERATURE. IN MOTION IN CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY
NHTSA ODI #11166710ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING; REPAIR SHOP SAYS SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
NHTSA ODI #11006523AIR BAGS
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WILL NOW ONLY WORK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. IF IT IS TURNED AND I GET HIT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.
NHTSA ODI #10911137ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY PANEL MALFUNCTIONING MY FUEL GAUGE IS MALFUNCTIONING THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK OIL ALL THE LIGHTS STAY ON AND I CAN'T RESET THE PANEL I'M ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR STOPPING WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IT TURNS OFF
NHTSA ODI #10863650ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER , TEMPERATURE AND VOLTAGE ALL NOT WORKING. HEADLINER FALLING.
NHTSA ODI #10863368ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING UNTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO EMIT OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
NHTSA ODI #10810053AIR BAGS
AIR BAG SENSOR LIGHT IS ON.
NHTSA ODI #10788080+ 19 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1G2HZ54Y45U116389 valid?
1G2HZ54Y45U116389 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville.
Does the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2005 Pontiac Bonneville?
Comparable 2005 Pontiac Bonneville listings run roughly $1,250–$4,977, typically around $3,032 (from 21 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 18 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.