The Pontiac Wave window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 26 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Pontiac Wave VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Pontiac Wave window sticker — build, options & years
The Pontiac Wave ran from 1995–2026. Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 1.6L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Pontiac Wave VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2005, 2006; the most-complained-about are 2006, 2005. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Pontiac Wave VIN decoder.
What the Pontiac Wave sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Wave, latest tested year 2009:
The label also prints an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 340 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Wave under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
What's on the Pontiac Wave sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 30 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Wave VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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We're still compiling NHTSA data for the Pontiac Wave — its score will appear once that's in.
How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Pontiac Wave VIN decoder.
Wave window sticker — every model year
This covers the Pontiac Wave for 1995–2026. Enter any Wave VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Pontiac model.
Want Wave recalls, MPG, safety and reliability too? See the full Pontiac Wave VIN decoder →
Other Pontiac window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Aztek | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg | |
| Pontiac Bonneville | Large Cars | 21 mpg | |
| Pontiac G3 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| Pontiac G5 | Subcompact Cars | 30 mpg | |
| Pontiac G6 | Compact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Pontiac G8 | Large Cars | 20 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Pontiac Wave
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Wave, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Pontiac Wave all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Pontiac Wave whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Pontiac Wave window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 30 mpg combined (27 city / 34 highway), from its 2009 rating, with an estimated $2,100 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Pontiac Wave sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Pontiac Wave may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Pontiac Wave?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.
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