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2000 Pontiac Bonneville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 214 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, most often about the visibility and wipers (27% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Bonneville model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2000 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Visibility and wipers
58 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rearview mirrors/devices.
Consumer complained about power window problems. Three of the power windows were replaced just recently. However, the third power window was replaced a second time.
Within a months time I have had to replace both rear window regulator assemblies in my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. The first window went down on its own and would not go back up. Less than a month later, the other window did the same. I took the car to a local dealership on 2 separate occasions to have this fixed. These…
Steering
47 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, linkages, gear box, steering wheel/handle bar.
The vehicles steering was defective which caused noise. The consumer had to pay for the repairs although the manufacturer was aware of the defect.
Since I owned the car I have had these things fixed: 1 window regulator, 1 power steering pump replaced, power steering work (after the power steering pump was replaced) hood repainted and ignition switch replaced. Now I need to have 2 window regulators replaced at $400 a piece. I'm having some load humming noise when…
Engine
42 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 67,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. After exiting the vehicle, the contact noticed a burning odor coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an oil leak was discovered. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided…
I've run into a dex-cool problem with my Pontiac 2000. The car has 65.000 mi and the cylinder head gasket is starting to leak, eventually destroying the engine. What kind of recourse do I have after the dex-cool class action law suit is closed? The postmark and online submission deadline to submit a claim statement…
Electrical
32 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery, starter assembly.
My car recently failed to start. After a jump start from aaa I managed to drive the vehicle home. The car again failed to start. I diagnosed the problem as a bad battery and after locating the battery under the rear seat I was horrified to find that there was already corrosion under and around the battery area. I…
Fire ignited in the engine compartment while parked in a mall parking lot about 5 to 10 minutes after leaving vehicle completely destroying the front of the vehicle.
Transmission
18 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission.
1. Right rear window motor failed at 30 months, but 60,233 miles. Window had been raised and lowered less than 25 times. Pontiac agreed to 40% reimbursment. 2. After 60k mi check up, car began shifting very rough. Service engine light came on at 63,266 then off,no problem, again at 66237 in shop now, with two trans…
I have had the same ongoing problem since the car was bought. The transmission solenoid vale has been replaced 3 times. There was a new transmission put back in the car. I still have the same problem. I have put so many repairs to this same problems. Not to mention all sorts of other repairs. I think this car is a…
Brakes
16 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, foundation components, pedals and linkages, antilock.
Intermittently ABS traction stability warning light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred the cruise control mode was inoperative. Dealership performed a diagnostic test the failure code indicated, don't drive the vehicle and service immediately ABS stability control failure. Dealership serviced the vehicle…
While driving at any speed brakes hummed whenever they were depressed. Also, three of the power windows were not working. Consumer found that the regulator system gears were defective.
Fuel system
13 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 95,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system, storage.
I have several complaints about my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. My car has shut off while I'm driving, making loud noises, sputtering, etc. It occurs maybe every few months. It is very dangerous because I have small children and when my car cuts off I could get into an accident.on friday september 5, 2008 I had my car…
Fire ignited in the engine compartment while parked in a mall parking lot about 5 to 10 minutes after leaving vehicle completely destroying the front of the vehicle.
Suspension
11 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: front.
When the vehicle is accelerating there is a substantial amount of shaking in the front end. It gets very bad between 50-60 MPH. I have had all the tires replaced because I thought it was the alignment, and I have brought the car to at least 3 different shops and all 3 have no idea what is causing the shaking. I have…
When the vehicle is accelerating there is a substantial amount of shaking in the front end. It gets very bad between 50-60 MPH. I have had all the tires replaced because I thought it was the alignment, and I have brought the car to at least 3 different shops and all 3 have no idea what is causing the shaking. I have…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
Fuel system: delivery
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.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
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 mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Brakes: foundation components
Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fire
Summary
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 version of gm's 3800 series II v6 engine.the recalled regal gs vehicles were built from august 1996 to june 2003 and the grand prix gtp from march 1996 through january 2003.according to gm, oil may escape past the valve cover gasket on the front cylinder bank (cylinders 1-3-5) and deposit onto hot exhaust system components.under certain conditions, it is possible for this oil t
Engine compartment fires
Summary
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 backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold rupt
Engine compartment fires
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (58 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); steering (47 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); engine (42 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 24, 2004 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Pontiac Bonneville?
- It is the most complained-about Bonneville model year since 2000, with 214 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.