Sell your 2002 Pontiac Bonneville for cash

The 2002 Pontiac Bonneville is a full-size car that came with a 3.8L 6-cyl engine. At 24 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.

  • Free offer for your 2002 Bonneville in about 30 seconds
  • Free towing, running or not
  • Paid at pickup

Get an offer for your 2002 Bonneville

Six quick questions. No obligation.

Thanks! Online offers are launching soon. Please check back shortly.

Free, no-obligation offer. Free towing included.

2002 Pontiac Bonneville at a glance

Body styleLarge Cars
Engines3.8L 6-cyl (supercharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 25–27 highway / 19–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,200–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂423–468 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA2 configurations
Age24 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 24 years old, most of a 2002 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 2 recalls for the 2002 Bonneville. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the steering, typically around 24,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2002 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2002 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, GasolineJul 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V238000

On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and Pontiac Bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are…

Risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Air BagsAug 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V222000

Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Common 2002 Bonneville problems

Owners have filed 89 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville with NHTSA. 5 reports involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 4 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

  • Steering12
  • Visibility11
  • Electrical System8
  • Steering6
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Air Bags4

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Steering24,000 mi
  • Visibility33,000 mi
  • Electrical System96,000 mi
  • Steering13,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling66,000 mi
  • Air Bags187,000 mi

2002 Pontiac Bonneville service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 409 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment50
  • Electrical System34
  • Equipment34
  • Engine and Engine Cooling30
  • Equipment24
  • Electrical System18

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2025 · 23-NA-001

    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · PIP4723J

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

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2002 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

Other Pontiac Bonneville years

‹ Sell a 2001 Bonneville · Sell a 2003 Bonneville › · All Pontiac Bonneville years

Other 2002 Pontiac models

Selling a 2002 Bonneville: questions

How much is a 2002 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 2002 Bonneville that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2002 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 2002 Bonneville with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 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 2002 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.

Get cash for your 2002 Bonneville today

Get a free offer in minutes. Towing is always free and you get paid at pickup.

Get my offer
Get my offer