Sell your 1999 Pontiac Bonneville for cash

The 1999 Pontiac Bonneville is a full-size car that came with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Pontiac Bonneville at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines3.8L 6-cyl (supercharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 25 highway / 19–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,350–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂444–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Bonneville's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a full-size car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Bonneville. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine and engine cooling, typically around 74,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1999 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V090000

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a…

Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Power TrainApr 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V089000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence." a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can become loose under a combination of…

Risk: If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.

WheelsApr 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V072000

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with chrome plated aluminum wheels. Some of these wheels have a mounting surface that was not machined correctly, causing the wheel studs to break.

Risk: The tire/wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 1999 Bonneville problems

Owners have filed 143 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash and 9 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 6 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine and Engine Cooling18
  • Engine and Engine Cooling13
  • Engine and Engine Cooling12
  • Engine and Engine Cooling7
  • Electrical System6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling6

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine and Engine Cooling74,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling64,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling63,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling70,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling65,000 mi

1999 Pontiac Bonneville service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 60 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment7
  • Power Train5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling4
  • Equipment4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling3
  • Wheels3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2019 · 19NA273

    This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 4 defect investigations covering the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville.

Engine and Engine CoolingEA07008 · opened Jun 2007, closed May 2008Led to recall 08V118000

Engine compartment fire

By letter dated march 12, 2008, general motors corp. (gm) has notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall (identified by NHTSA recall number 08v-118) to address a defect in approximately 207,542 model year (my) 1997-2003 buick regal gs and Pontiac grand prix gtp vehicles equipped with the l67 supercharged

Fuel System, GasolineEA02030 · opened Oct 2002, closed Mar 2004Led to recall 04V090000

Engine compartment fires

Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v-473 and 04v-090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some back

Engine and Engine CoolingPE02050 · opened Jun 2002, closed Oct 2002

Engine compartment fires

Power TrainRQ99007 · opened May 1999, closed Feb 2002Led to recall 99V089000

Transmission shift lever sequence

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Selling a 1999 Bonneville: questions

How much is a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Bonneville that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Bonnevilles that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Bonneville with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Bonneville?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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