We found the following complaints for PONTIAC BONNEVILLE (2001)
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Air bag light kept coming on, was advised this would have to be replaced. I feel this should be something that is within manufacture standards. The car has never been in an accident, thus why do i have to spend 542.00 to have a drivers side air bag replaced?
My son was the passenger in a head on collision with airbag deployment and his eyeball was severed by the airbag. My son received his prosthetic eye for his 18th birthday.
My son was in a car accident and his airbags didn't deploy.
While driving 55 mph and when trying to avoid a deer in the roadvehicle rolled over. Upon impact,air bags did not deploy, and consumer sustained neck and hand injuries.
Consumer states that when hit at 10mph passenger side air bags did not deploy.* nlm
Air bag light stays on in 2001 pontiac bonneville.dealer diagnostics determines defective clock switch needed to be replaced.air bags will not deploy in an accident without replacement of the part.car is 4,800 miles over warranty and dealer expects us to pay for repair.pontiac customer service offered 50% reimbursement.your policy states safety-related defects must be fixed by manufacturer at no cost to the owner.please advise.
I have had numerous problems, airbag sensor front, steering noise 4th time, and catalytic converter noisy.
I own a 2001 pontiac bonneville sle which i purchased new.the car has 75,796 miles on it as of today.this car has never been involved in an accident.the air bag warning light has been coming on lately.i took the car to my local dealer and after paying $84.19 for a test to be run on the system they told me the following.the clockspring on the driver's side needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $257.48 plus tax.if this did not turn off the sensor then the air bag itself would have to be replaced at an additional estimated cost of $887.04.he also told me that when the sensor light was on the air bag would not deploy.i feel that parts as significant as these sensors should have unlimited warranty, and more information relayed to the consumer.imagine the number of cars on the road today with that light on who are unaware that the air bag is inoperative.
Air bag light came on.dealer indicated that the air bag module must be replaced at a cost of $1200.the car was bought new by me and now has 84,000 miles on it.this module was already replaced under warrenty at 20,000 miles in july, 2001.dealer indicates that air bag will not work without it being replaced.pontaic customer service was called and they basically said we are sorry but you have exhaused the warrenty period on this item.when i asked if i should expect to replace this every 2 years, they said it should not fail in the future but did not offer to replace item.since this is a safety item that has been replaced twice now, i am concerned as to thre air bag system reliability.
Consumer states that the vehicle was involved in a t-bone collision, upon impact neither side air bags depoyed. Condition causes injuries to the passenger. Manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
We had a lot of snow and i live on a slight hill.went to start the car that was covered in snow to move the car on the other side of the street facing down hill. I turned the key to start the car and heard it pop or backfire which it had never done before.i tried again to start the car and now it sounded like the battery was dead (which i knew it could not have been).the next thing i knew, a neighbor ripped open my driver door and was pulling me out of the car saying "your car is on fire".my neighbors called 911 for the fire department who came and put the fire out but the car was totaled!i am fortunate that the neighbors heard the pop, came outside, saw the flames under the car, and i was not hurt.this happened with the car parked right in front of my house!still unbelievable and very frightening!
On october 27,2011 icame on from work around 7:00 pm turn my car of and went into the house. I heard some one bamming on the back door , i open the door and a guy said that your car is on fire he asked if i had any on else in the house i told him yes so i go inside to getmy children out the house. That is when i saw thesame guy who was knock on the door use my hose pipe spraying water on the car. At that time i called the sheriff's department they advise me that the plaquemine fire department was on there way. The fire department put the rest of the fire out. One of the fire fighter told me that it was an electrical fire.
My car caught on fire back in january 2020 under the hood on my way to work the fire started behind the vale cover gaskets and now oil is leaking on the manifold gaskets and gas is mixing with the oil and i can't drive my car anymore help me please.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.while stopping the vehicle, the contact smelled a strange odor similar to burning oil or something electrical.the vehicle has not yet been inspected by a dealer.the powertrain was unknown.the current mileage was 88,500 and failure mileage was 86,500.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.updated 11/12/14*lj
Car just shuts off when sitting at a stoplight and will not restart. Have had the car towed to dealer only to find after sitting it fires right up and the computer shows no problem. It has on 1 occasion shut off while driving on the road, but after pulling in neutral it did restart. It is still sitting at the dealership because they drive itshuts off they get it back to dealership and it restarts and is fine per computer.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but when the key was turned in the ignition, there was an explosion from under to hood. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that a fire had erupted from under the hood. The contact was not injured. The contact stated that the fire department extinguished the fire but was unable to determine the origin of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
My 2001 pontiac bonneville has started shutting off while driving and then when you get in the car sometimes it starts sometimes it doesn't you may have to sit there over five minutes turning key on and off and finally it will start sometimes taking up to 10 tries before it starts other times it will start after 2 i will be driving down the road and highways and suddenly the car will just turn off it will eventually start again however doing this at the wrong time and certain disaster will arrive either another car hitting me while i am sitting still or many wrecks being caused by this problem.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 40 mph on normal road conditions, proceeding to make a left turn the "battery" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, followed by an engine stall. The vehicle restarted and resumed operation; however, the failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired;however, the failure occurrences continued and there were no resolutions.the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Dt: vehiclehad a battery leakage problem . It was leaking for sometime. The battery is located under the back seat around the positive post. The battery acid leaked and ate through the floor pan. The exhaust is right under the battery. Noticed this on september 18, 2005.went out to start the vehicle and that hownoticed it.the consumer explained that the battery in this car sits directly on the floor pan not on a battery tray.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
Alternator failed - could not open doors or roll windows down-trapped in car!
Dad:2001 pontiac bonneville.the ignition switch is computerized and works intermittently.whendriving the switch fails to recognize the key and shuts the engine off.this happenedthree or four months. Vehicle stalled while i was in traffic.tookvehicle to dealership on september 27, 2005 and had the switch changed and the key reprogrammed.have not had any accidents.there were service information bulletins and the documents;686736 and 760683 for november 2, 2000.the consumer called the manufacturer, they said there was no recall,and it cost$550 to be fixed.
2001 bonneville abs wheel hub assembly sensor failed and had to be replaced.***nar***this part has been replaced four times.the consumer would experience erratic braking at low speeds.the first replacement of the right front assembly was at 16619 miles and the most recent replacement was done at 55030 miles.the vehicle's trunk release was inoperative.the dealer replaced the communication link and trunk release fuse.the front transmission mount was worn caused excessive movement.the dealer replaced the front transmission mount.
An electrical short blewout tail lightswhich had been replaced four times by dealer, and defect could not be found.please provide more information.
Car displays "service suspension system" warning after abrubtly locking the right wheel at highway speeds.this has pushed my vehicle to into another lane towards oncoming traffic.
I have a 2001 pontiac bonneville ssei.i have had this car in and out of the shop numerous times for the "check stability system" warning anda "clunking" noise in the left front area.it makes noise primarily in a turn or going over a bump.i have had the front left wheel bearing/assembly replaced as well.the last mechanic was puzzled and frustrated at the fact that he cannot figure our what is making the noise.i believe that this is a defect and gm should issue a recall and fix the problem for the consumer.gm wonders why their sales a slacking....maybe they should take better care of their customers.makes me think i should have bought a toyota.....
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise when first started and caught on fire. The fire department was called and assisted with extinguishing the fire. There were no injuries. After the fire was extinguished, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel pressure regulator, upper intake manifold, fuel injectors, fuel line, master cylinder, alternator, engine wiring harness, coolant reservoir, accelerator cable, and several other components would need to be replaced. The cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,700.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.updated 11/12/14*lj
Valve cover gaskets leaking oil can get on exhaust manifold causing an engine fire.
My car caught on fire back in january 2020 under the hood on my way to work the fire started behind the vale cover gaskets and now oil is leaking on the manifold gaskets and gas is mixing with the oil and i can't drive my car anymore help me please.
The contact owned a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving out of the driveway, the engine made an abnormal banging sound and the vehicle caught fire. The engine blew up and produced a thick cloud of smoke. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
I had left my lights on and battery went dead. Went to jump the vehicle and charge the battery. Cables connected correctly. When i went to start the vehicle, i heard a loud explosion noise like a back fire but saw a flame then smoke out of engine. The engine hood was closed since the battery is located under the back seat or this could have been fatal or a serious injury. The flame must have been extinguished by the fluids? when we opened the hood after a short period, we found that their was some type of explosion in the engine. The vehicle was stationary and in my driveway
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the tpms, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the spark plug retainer and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 264,000.
The contact owned a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire and exploded when the ignition key was inserted. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the cabin of the vehicle would take in the exhaust fumes from the contact's vehicle and other vehicles. The vehicle was taken to a fire department due to the possibility of carbon monoxide entering the vehicle however, their machines did not detect any carbon monoxide. The contact stated that the colder the weather, the worse the odor would become. The failure caused the contact and anyone who entered the vehicle to suffer from headaches. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The current mileage was approximately 126,000.
Battery dead,charged the car, started it up...the engine caught fire(plenum).ins agent said it was the plenum and that it is a common problem with these vehicles.gm is lucky no one was hurt!!!!
We own a 2001 pontiac bonneville.it has had to have a new fan motor, new manifold.and in dec 2003 we had to replace the rack and pinion, in dec 2004 we had to replace the rack and pinion.and now it is making the same noise again.in reading on the internet i see that there are many complaints with pontiac over the rack and pinion issue.they need to make changes to correct this problem.
1)in march of 2004,i had to replace a front bearing on this vehicle,to register it. I then had the tires balanced,believing the shaking in the front end would stop,it hasn't.my next plan was to have the front end checked out.may 15th 2004 i started getting a knocking in the engine and set up an appointment to have it checked.the mechanic told me that there was a problem with the heads and that they may need to be redone. I spoke if some other items i wanted done: adjust sun roof,fix drivers window,why is there still a shaking in the front end on the highway and why am i getting water in the trunk? the mechanic expresseed that this vehicle "had been in an accident". The whole drivers side of the vehicle has been replaced. Which might explain why the sun-roof is out of alignment,the trunk leaks water,the front drivers barring had to be replaced and the engine is quite loose under the hood.this vehicle was obviously in an accident with the first owner, repaired and turned in at the end of the lease. Also, how many other vehicles made in this year had to have the heads worked on at 45000 miles,or was the mileage turned back for the return of the lease????
I had gone to a store, the car ran normal. I was on my way back when i met a man flashing his lights and waving his arms coming toward me. I stopped and he told me there was a fire under my motor. I got out and within 2 minutes the car was completely engulfed and totalled.
Drove vehicle for 25 miles from work to day-care facility to pick up my daughter.drove under various speeds. Parked car and went into pick up daughter came back out and smoke was coming from beneath the hood.opened the hood and there was a fire near the exhaust manifold and valve cover area.fire was spreading to plug wires, plastic engine cover and the wiring harness near the throttle body.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.the contact smelled something similar to that of an electrical fire coming from the vehicle.a leaking valve cover gasket was replaced and the contact realized that there was a recall on 3.8 v6 gm engines.at the time, nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 only applied to pontiac grand prix's, not bonnevilles.the contact wants the manufacturer to pay for the repair cost since the failures were identical.she feels that it is a major safety issue.the current mileage was 83,000 and failure mileage was 81,821.updated 05/19/09updated 05/20/09.
On october 27,2011 icame on from work around 7:00 pm turn my car of and went into the house. I heard some one bamming on the back door , i open the door and a guy said that your car is on fire he asked if i had any on else in the house i told him yes so i go inside to getmy children out the house. That is when i saw thesame guy who was knock on the door use my hose pipe spraying water on the car. At that time i called the sheriff's department they advise me that the plaquemine fire department was on there way. The fire department put the rest of the fire out. One of the fire fighter told me that it was an electrical fire.
Ref nhtsa investigation ea07008, why doesn't it include 2001 bonneville ssei ,i do have the same problem as the grand prix and the regal gs.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.the contact noticed coolant leaking underneath the engine compartment.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the intake gasket, valve cover gasket, oil pan, and several piping components at the cost of $1,400.the repairs were made at the contact's expense; however, the vehicle continued to leak coolant.the dealer stated that the contact should not be concerned.the contact later took the vehicle to a different dealer and they found that a coolant elbow pipe had been knocked out of place, which caused the leak.the necessary repairs were made to the vehicle for the second time at the cost of $10, due to the failure of the initial dealer.the failure mileage was 93,767 and current mileage was less than 105,000.updated 07/08/09the front passenger electric window motor failed and needs to be replaced for a second time. Updated 07/08/09.
Jumped vehicle due to dead battery,when key was turned engine backfire sound and blew up. Intake exploded parts of engine thrown every where. Engine caught on fire.
2001 bonneville ssei 3.8l supercharged v-6 engine identical to engines in recall number ea07008. Strong burning smell. Valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket, intake manifold gasket all leaking! oil is leaking into and contaminating engine cooling system! why isn't this model included in ea07008 recall? your website doesn't even list bonnevilles for 2001. Please investigate and respond!!!
When i drive my car it shuts down on me while driving and i have to wait at least 20 mins before it starts back up and sometimes it smells like something is burning.
We had a lot of snow and i live on a slight hill.went to start the car that was covered in snow to move the car on the other side of the street facing down hill. I turned the key to start the car and heard it pop or backfire which it had never done before.i tried again to start the car and now it sounded like the battery was dead (which i knew it could not have been).the next thing i knew, a neighbor ripped open my driver door and was pulling me out of the car saying "your car is on fire".my neighbors called 911 for the fire department who came and put the fire out but the car was totaled!i am fortunate that the neighbors heard the pop, came outside, saw the flames under the car, and i was not hurt.this happened with the car parked right in front of my house!still unbelievable and very frightening!
Consumer believes that a cooling system leak has gone undetected since delivery of vehicle.
The intake cover is made of plastic, antifreeze and plastic do not make a good combination. This has caused leaking in the intake and cost me over $600 for repairs. The thing is the mechanic knew the problem as soon as we raised the hood because he had seen it so many times in this model. I believe this to be a manufacturer problem and something needs to be done about it.
Car lugs down intermittently at 30 mph and at 45 mph.verification of problem with dealer has been problematic as it does not occur all the time.on nov 13, 2002, the dealer replaced a valve assembly (part 24218255 -valve rem 4.265; part 10478146 - valve solenoid 4.265; part 24207957 - gasket kit 4.265; part 24219819 - valve assembly 4.265). *la
Consumer states that while driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of powersteering. Please provide any additional information.
I attempted to start my 2001 pontiac bonneville.it was parked in my garage. A load explosion from under the hood followed by flames.i opened the hood and put out the flames with a fire extinguisher.the intake manifold was split wide open.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled when getting ready to stop or make a turn.
I have had numerous problems, airbag sensor front, steering noise 4th time, and catalytic converter noisy.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.the contact stated that her vehicle would not start and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.in addition, she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle.upon further inspection, she noticed that the intake manifold was ruptured.the manufacturer stated that they would not assume responsibility for the repairs because the vin was exlcuded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 120,000.updated 5/7/09 updated 05/08/09.
I have had a steering problem since i purchased my 2001 bonneville se. I have a document id #01-02-32-001a that states 2000-2002 pontiac bonneville has a clunk noise from front of steering wheel rotation (lubricate intermediate shaft).after months of getting a run-around duke pontiac in suffolk va finally diagnosed my problem and lubricated the shaft on 03/01/02.the noise stopped for about a year or so and has been getting worse.it now feels like the car has a safety issue because it is hard to control at low or higher speeds.i was advised by perry buick -pontiac 10/05/06 that the noise i'm hearing is from the intermediate shaft.i also experienced low fluid levels that was detected on 8-16-05 when i got an oil change from tune up plus.i then went to perry buick-pontiac and was charged $376.62 to replace upper intake manifold and the work order was noted that the coolant reservoir was empty.after investigating i found that there was a notice in 2003 that pertains to engine coolant leak at the upper intake manifold to throttle boby gasket.it states that the condition could result in low engine coolant level and higher engine temperature.i feel that general motors should replace the intermediate shaft because i still own the car and am having the same problem that i feel is a threat to my safety and to those who ride with me.i also feel that general motors should reimbursed me the $376.62 that i paid 8-18-05 to have the manifold replaced.i also had a fuel leak oct 5,20005 and am not sure if that was not related to the problem aforementioned.
The air conditioner is inoperable, the passengers side vent is blowing cool air, and the drivers side is blowing warm air, consumer was informed that the evaporator was replaced, and the air filler and orifice tube, however that did not resolve the problem, consumer was also having problems taking the air condition out of auto mode, and what was being told to consumer from dealer was that everything was checked including the freon.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that fuel fumes would seep into the vehicle and the vehicle would emit a loud clicking noise. A local mechanic and dealer were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 174,000 and the current mileage was 190,000.
1. Raw smell of gasoline inside car intermittently.2. Gasoline leaking from plastic line near fuel tank access port on top of fuel tank.3. Not yet repaired. Trying to find how to repair myself.no known accident or damage history on this vehicle.
I have had a steering problem since i purchased my 2001 bonneville se. I have a document id #01-02-32-001a that states 2000-2002 pontiac bonneville has a clunk noise from front of steering wheel rotation (lubricate intermediate shaft).after months of getting a run-around duke pontiac in suffolk va finally diagnosed my problem and lubricated the shaft on 03/01/02.the noise stopped for about a year or so and has been getting worse.it now feels like the car has a safety issue because it is hard to control at low or higher speeds.i was advised by perry buick -pontiac 10/05/06 that the noise i'm hearing is from the intermediate shaft.i also experienced low fluid levels that was detected on 8-16-05 when i got an oil change from tune up plus.i then went to perry buick-pontiac and was charged $376.62 to replace upper intake manifold and the work order was noted that the coolant reservoir was empty.after investigating i found that there was a notice in 2003 that pertains to engine coolant leak at the upper intake manifold to throttle boby gasket.it states that the condition could result in low engine coolant level and higher engine temperature.i feel that general motors should replace the intermediate shaft because i still own the car and am having the same problem that i feel is a threat to my safety and to those who ride with me.i also feel that general motors should reimbursed me the $376.62 that i paid 8-18-05 to have the manifold replaced.i also had a fuel leak oct 5,20005 and am not sure if that was not related to the problem aforementioned.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the tpms, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the spark plug retainer and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 264,000.
My wife started the car to let it warm up while it warmed up she went back into the house to get the kids as she was coming out of the house she heard a boom thinking it was a radiator hose she started to open the hood when she did that flames shot out from under the hood so she called the fire department a couple of neighbors came out with fire exstinguisures and tried to put out the fire shortlyafter that the car tried to start it self using the remote starter system and of course the flames shot up duering this attempt by the time the fire dept got thier the front of the car was completely ingolfed in flames they put out the fire but not in time to save the car.
Attempted to start vehicle, vehicle would not start.attempted to start vehicle second time, jump start, vehicle caught fire.
Actual usable fuel capacity is 20 less than advertised & published.range is compromised leading to stalls unexpectedly.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.the contact stated that her vehicle would not start and the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.in addition, she smelled a strong odor of gasoline coming from the vehicle.upon further inspection, she noticed that the intake manifold was ruptured.the manufacturer stated that they would not assume responsibility for the repairs because the vin was exlcuded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery).the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 120,000.updated 5/7/09 updated 05/08/09.
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled when getting ready to stop or make a turn.
2001 pontiac backfired and caught on fire. I was cleaning my car with radio on that killed my battery. I have onstar so i called for jump.roadside assistance came out to jump my car.he jumped properly. When he turned the key vehicle backfired and caught on fire. Engine never started.
My car caught on fire back in january 2020 under the hood on my way to work the fire started behind the vale cover gaskets and now oil is leaking on the manifold gaskets and gas is mixing with the oil and i can't drive my car anymore help me please.
Gas fumes coming into the car.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.updated 11/12/14*lj
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the tpms, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the spark plug retainer and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 264,000.
Certified ltr reporting defective transmission performance ona 2001 bonnevile.
Our problems started with the transmission slipping at initial launch. A real suprise and safety concern when pulling into traffic. This would happen without warning.i dropped the transmission oil pan and revealed metal debris and gear teeth. Upon further investigation, i have learned that a (alleged) defective thrust bearing, supplied (1999) by gm's supplier, fails and destroys the 'sun/reaction gearset' and the debris contaminates the inside workings of this 4t65-e transmission.just showing the debris to the gm service manager, they offered to do a 50/50 split on repairs. I insisted on 100% since the transmission didn't even make it to the recommended 50k oil and filter change. With the fact of not getting a written estimate, but a verbal estimate of a max cost to me of $3500 for the repair, i had an independent rebuild the unit. There is a technical service bulletin #03-07-30-017 issued may 7, 2003, describing the dealer fix (rebuild) for this failure. This tsb covers this model trans that is used in 1999-2002 buick century, lesabre, park avenue,chevrolet monte carlo, venture, oldsmobile intrigue, silhouette, pontiac bonneville, grand prix, montana, 2000-2002 chevrolet impala, 2001-2002 pontiac aztek, 2002 buick rendezvous, all with the transaxle auto 4-speed, 4t65e(rpo mn3)there is a technical service bulletin written #03-07-30-017 issued may 7, 2003. It is also understood that the replacement thrust bearings are correctly made now, and for the 2004 model of this transmission, gm is using a special coating (balzer coating) on the 'sun/reaction gearset' to increase durability of the components
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.while the engine was turned off and the contact was away from the vehicle, the occupant on the passenger side struck the gear shifter.the vehicle rolled three feet.the passenger was able to shift into park and the vehicle stopped.whenever the shifter moves out of gear, the vehicle will roll continuously.the failure occurs whether the engine is on or off.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure and current mileages were 156,000.
Transmission does not shift properly when the engine is cold.when you press the accelerator, the engine rpm rise rapidly, but the car barely moves.as the car warms up, the transmission finally engages, very roughly, and shifts roughly until the car is warm.*la
Transmission abruptly failed after making a loud "bang" while driving at 70 mph on the interstate. This car had only 10,100 miles when this occurred. The transmission had to be replaced because the truss bearings broke apart causing the transmission to fail. The parts are available for inspection.
The shift solenoid and clutch solenoid got stuck on which caused the automatic transmission motor to burn out.this was marked by miimicking the neutral gear: the car would not move when accelerating either forward or reverse but the engine rpms would rise.the problem was intermittent at first, but was more noticeable in cold weather.after the vehicle warmed up, the transmission finally engagedsuddenly.the vehicle only has 37,650 miles on it and gm is giving me a hard time about replacing it because it is past the 36,000 mile warranty.however, they will guarantee a remanufactured transmission for 50,000 miles.
Transmission abruptly failed after making a loud "bang" while driving at 55 mph on the expressway.this car had only 24,000 miles when this occurred.the transmission had to be replaced because the trust bearings broke apart.
Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indicationengine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced.first the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids.breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding.the steering shaft was replaced..
The automatic transmission intermittently would not engage or tries to engage on initial take-off. Serious concern when pulling into traffic, let alone being stranded.transmission pan was dropped revealed metal shavings and gear teeth on the magnets and in the filter. The car has 48,400 miles on it and did not even make it to gm's recommended 50,000 mile fluid and filter change. Gm refuses to pay 100%for their failure of the 'sun gear/carrier assembly' that self destructs. This model transmission is a 4t65e, and is used in buick's, chevrolet's, oldsmobile's and pontiac's.gm has issued a service bulletin on this exact situation. Tsb #03-07-30-017 issued may 7, 2003.
While at an idle vehicle jerked forward when gas pedal was depressed. Also, the gear shifter would shift gears, but the vehicle wouldn't once the vehicle had came to a complete stop. The trust bearings broke apart and destroyed the transmission which caused the failure to occur.
The failure occurred without warning.while turning the key to start the engine, the car lurched forward.the vehicle was in park at the time.there was nothing in front of the vehicle so there was no collision.the car stopped and though the engine ran, the car would not move forward or reverse.the transmission input failed.the transmission was rebuilt by gm for a substantial fee.
The transmission failed at 46,600 and had to be replaced. *nlm
There is a problem in the transmition, when the car is in park and want to shift to reverse the car does not move and feels like it is in neutral position. This problem was more noticable in mornings when the weather is cold. I took it to the dealer and they said that there is nothing wrong with it. I think there is a lot wrong with it.
The front headrests (driver and passenger) do not stay in the forward position.this leaves a big gap between the back of the head and the headrest.in the event of a rear end collision, the head(s) would snap back and the headrest would not stop a neck injury.
Consumer feels that headrests in vehicle are too far back. In case of an accident,consumer'sneck would not be supported.
Drivers side heated seat malfunction; burned small hole in cloth of seat.
Steel brake lines have corroded to the point of failure. Vehicle will not stop.brake fluid leaks
I bought a new bonneville ssei last year and have had constant brake problems since the day i bought the car with the front end which included the steering and the brakes.i've had three steering sensors and one power steering box replaced and it is still clunking.i have had all four rotors cut, all four rotors replaced and two complete sets of brakes put on the car and i had my car inspected today and i was told i need another set of new brakes.all in less than 30,000 miles.if you look at the service record on this car i have had nothing but problems from the day i bought the car. Ts
Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indicationengine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced.first the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids.breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding.the steering shaft was replaced..
The consumers pontiac 2001 bonneville failed 3 separate incidents to the same abs wheel hub assembly/senor.the consumer requested reimbursement.the right front speed sensor corroded harness and a shorted sensor, the left front speed sensor was not reading correctly, the left front speed sensor was excessive, when the cruise control was engaged, there would be a 4 mph variation in speed, the accelerator pedal would pivot and cause a squeaking noise and the abs light illuminate repeatedly. *sc
Abs and traction control light remain on 90% of the time i am driving.i have previously on two occasions had the left wheel bearing and hub assembly replaced at approximately $450.00.that is what the computer codes indicated.the first time the problem went away for a few months, but then it returned.the last time the problem went away for three hours.this disables abs and traction control systems from operating.it is probably a short circuit or brake sensor problem.there should be a pontiac, government-mandated recall to correct this safety matter.thank you.
2001 bonneville abs wheel hub assembly sensor failed and had to be replaced.***nar***this part has been replaced four times.the consumer would experience erratic braking at low speeds.the first replacement of the right front assembly was at 16619 miles and the most recent replacement was done at 55030 miles.the vehicle's trunk release was inoperative.the dealer replaced the communication link and trunk release fuse.the front transmission mount was worn caused excessive movement.the dealer replaced the front transmission mount.
Abs and traction control light remain on 90% of the time i am driving.i have previously on two occasions had the left wheel bearing and hub assembly replaced at approximately $450.00.that is what the computer codes indicated.the first time the problem went away for a few months, but then it returned.the last time the problem went away for three hours.this disables abs and traction control systems from operating.it is probably a short circuit or brake sensor problem.there should be a pontiac, government-mandated recall to correct this safety matter.thank you.
I purchased this car used 1 year ago.at that time the dealer agreed to fix a shaking in the front end of the car when the brakes were applied.the rotors were replaced because they were warped.in the last week i have noticed that i am again getting that shaking in the front end of the car.at 35 miles per hour the steering wheel about jumps out of your hand when the brakes are applied at a reasonable pressure when slowing.if i were to have an emergency where fast braking were needed i do not know if i could hold the car on the road the shaking is that bad.i can't understand what is wrong and why the rotors are not holding up.can you help me.
Bad metal for rotors; no reason for this to have happened to the age or use of this vehicle.
The brake pedal travels too far when stopping, consumer states while sitting still with foot on the brake and applying pressure, the brake pedal slowly goes to the firewall, the vehicle brakes fine during normal driving, dealer advised consumer there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, consumer states the brakes work fine during normal driving.
The brake pedal travels too far when stopping, consumer states while sitting still with foot on the brake and applying pressure, the brake pedal slowly goes to the firewall, the vehicle brakes fine during normal driving, dealer advised consumer there is nothing wrong with the vehicle, consumer states the brakes work fine during normal driving.
I have a 2001 pontiac bonneville ssei.i have had this car in and out of the shop numerous times for the "check stability system" warning anda "clunking" noise in the left front area.it makes noise primarily in a turn or going over a bump.i have had the front left wheel bearing/assembly replaced as well.the last mechanic was puzzled and frustrated at the fact that he cannot figure our what is making the noise.i believe that this is a defect and gm should issue a recall and fix the problem for the consumer.gm wonders why their sales a slacking....maybe they should take better care of their customers.makes me think i should have bought a toyota.....
I have had numerous problems, airbag sensor front, steering noise 4th time, and catalytic converter noisy.
Steering shaft on my 2001 bonneville ssei making grinding and clunkingnoise. The sound is more noticeable at lower speeds below 20 mph. I have head from other bonneville owners this is an ongoing expensive problem. The design of the steering shaft seems to be flawed.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
Car has a grinding feeling when turning wheel.most noticeable when making left turns.also has clunking sounds as driving along felt thru steering wheel.problem first noticedwhen vehicle had approx 5,000 mi. /at 19,000 miles problem still exists.dealer has in past 2 years replaced hoses,rack & pinion ass'y,pump "o" rings,and steering column shaft twice.all done before first 24 months with less than 18,000 miles on veh./pontiac cust satisfaction convinced me to let them repair car once more back in february 2003.problem still present. Just brought car back to dealer again on nov 2003. Problem still there.twice dealer claimed defect could not be duplicated,yet, after some complaining to do a road test with me in the car, the defect was confirmed by both technicians and the service dept general manager. Car is a lease. I offered twice in past to be allowed to terminate lease without any penalty fees and no further action on my part would be pursued (lemon law filing). Pontiac customer satisfaction dep't. And the dealer would not agree. Twice -after repairs -the steering wheel was put back incorrectly(crooked).currently steering wheel is still in crooked position and grinding/clunking still present.dealer offered on nov.19,2003 to let me walk away from lease if i start a new lease on a new 2003 car.(he" doesnthave any 2004 models to offer me "-he says) anyhow that offer is available to any consumer,there was no attempt by gm/pontiac/or dealer to satisfy me. There are several hundred complaints regarding steering defect from 2000-2002 that i have seen posted so far. I'm sure thousands exist .i believe pontiac should have a recall for this vehicle and this problem.they don't.
Tsb #100004353/steering column to instrument panel fastener removal: the consumer stated the problem recurred after the repair was made in march 2002. There was noise in the steering while driving and the vehicle would shimmy while driving at highway speed of 55-60 mph. The dealer refused to make another repair. Please provide any further information concerning this issue.
Recurring issue with the intermediate steering shaft on my 2001 bonneville:just wanted to provide my experience with the dealer where i bought my bonneville from with this issue. I have a 2001 bonnie and this issue showed up in 2005 at only 28000 miles ( repaired under extended warranty ). This issue appeared again at 41,500 miles. I had just purchased an extended warranty from the dealer and was told this problem is not covered under it.they said they would only remove the shaft and regrease it .i asked if this was a safety issue and was told that is was not. My question is why this is not a recall issue and am i in any danger driving this car?
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving 25 mph making a right turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
Dt*: the contact stated two years ago the steering began to make a grinding noise while driving.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the intermediate shaft had failed which interfered with the steering.the mechanic replaced the shaft, and explained it was unusual for this part to fail.the manufacturer wascontacted, and a complaint was filed. Two years after the replacement the same part needed to be replaced again. Updated 05/30/2006.
Oct. 6,2002 was first trip to dealer reporting clunk in steering when turning, mileage 22,346.diag. Noise from steering shaft r & r and lubbed shaft.nov. 14, 2003 second trip to dealer for noise in steering, mileage 35,423.noisey slip joint r&r intermediate shaft and lube as per bulletin #1-02-32-001c e7700a 1.2.these were both covered under warranty.june 2, 2005 returned for a third time to the dealer because of clunking in the steering when turning.warranty has now expired at 57,632 miles.i was told when i set the appt. This would be at no cost to lube again, because of my two other occurrences.after spending an hour at the dealer, i was told i could either have the shaft lubed again at a cost to me of $120.00 or i could have it replaced at a cost to me of $260.00.they would not cover the expense because they said it had been so long since the last occurrence.i will be contacting the customer assistance center to see what they will offer.
After the power steering rack was replaced in feb 2003, the intermittent clicking noise when turning resumed in april, 2003. Dealer unable to verify until september, 2003. Dealer replaced left outer tie rod (part 26067288 - rod kit 6.233).this did not solve the clicking noise when turning and on oct 7, 2003 the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft (part 26100571 - shaft 6.526). As of oct 7, 2003, the dealer has replaced the intermediate shaft twice and the power steering rack twice in an attempt to solve the clicking noise when turning. *la
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
Steering column and tie rods need to be replaced in our 2001 pontiac bonneville with only 39000 miles and no accident.
On december 30, 2002 i took my 2001 pontiac bonnevelle sle in under warranty to peoria pontiac gmc to investigate vibration and a clunk noise in the steering column.the steering column was lubed by peoria pontiac gmc per gm's steering shaft bulletin.mileage was 19,814.in december of 2004, the noise returned at approximately 50,000 miles.i took the vehicle in to peoria pontiac gmc on 12/04/2004 and was advised to have the steering shaft for greased for approximately $125.00 by my service advisor.on 12/6/2004 i phoned pontiac.they advised me to contact my dealer to order a new steering shaft.the pontiac service representative promised to reimburse me after the repair was made.on 2/8/2005 i contacted pontiac because the part is still not in at the dealer.i was advised gm has redesigned the part and that they do not have a delivery date. I do not have another vehicle to drive while waiting for the part and am concerned this is a safety issue.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.while driving 15 mph, the steering column began making a grinding noise at 52,000 miles.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they pulled out and lubricated the steering column, which temporarily corrected the failure.at 67,000 miles, the grinding noise recurred.the dealer replaced the steering column.at 78,000 miles, the failure recurred.currently, the dealer is refusing to make any more repairs to the vehicle.the current mileage was 78,000 and current mileage was 52,000.
Vehicle taken to dealer for oil change november 21,2004. Requested steering check because of popping noise in column. Vehicle had been checked and repairs made on jan. 25, 2002 for similar condition pursuant to factory tsb. Manner of repair has been updated, tsb 04-02-35-004, issued mar.,04. This is the third tsb issued regarding steering system. We feel "repair" is still under warranty and think recall be issued by simple nature of system involed.
There is a cracking noise in the steering shaft when steering wheel is turned.dealership replaced the part, but the problem still exists.
Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indicationengine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced.first the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids.breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding.the steering shaft was replaced..
Noticed clicking noise when turning the wheel and felt knocking through floor boards. Disregard complaint 10047407 of 11/13/2001 as year and mileage incorrect.dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft (part 26100571 - shaft 6.526) and lubricated the shaft (part 26098237 - lubricant 8.800). *la
Noticed clicking noise when turning and felt a knocking through the floor boards.dealer replaced the intermediate steering shaft (part 26100571 - shaft 6.526) and lubricated shaft (part 26098237 - lubricant 8.800). *la
Tie rod ends had to be replaced at about 15k miles, again at about 25k miles.car now has 64k miles and needs to be replaced again.also, i have had to have the steering shaft lubricated and/or replaced 4 times due to the clicking/grinding noise caused by defective shafts.
While drivingat any speedsteering produced a loud thumping noise.dealer stated that intermediate steering shaft failed intermittently. ...it would cost $300.00 to replace and lubricate it.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 mph, crashing into a light pole.integrity ofstructure body damage has exceeded over $3600.00 compared tofour star crash test rating given by nhtsa. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at 35 mph vehicle lost steering ability. Vehicle would not turn left or right.
Noticed intermittent clicking noise when turning.dealer unable to verify until february, 3, 2003.replaced the power steering rack (part 26099978 - gear kit 6.508), lubricated the intermediate shaft (part 26098237 - lubricant 8.800) and replaced power steering hoses (parts 26079289 & 25727230). *la
While driving and upon making right or left hand turns steering wheel made a popping sound. Two knuckles rubbed together which needed to be taken out and greased. *tc
Tie rod ends had to be replaced at about 15k miles, again at about 25k miles.car now has 64k miles and needs to be replaced again.also, i have had to have the steering shaft lubricated and/or replaced 4 times due to the clicking/grinding noise caused by defective shafts.
Steering column and tie rods need to be replaced in our 2001 pontiac bonneville with only 39000 miles and no accident.
The tie rod assembly failed, which caused the vehicle to jerk.the vehicle shuddered before the replacement of the tie rod eads.there was play in t he tie rod eads, which allowed the front wheels to move freely without turning the steering wheel.scc
Noticed intermittent clicking noise when turning.dealer unable to verify until february, 3, 2003.replaced the power steering rack (part 26099978 - gear kit 6.508), lubricated the intermediate shaft (part 26098237 - lubricant 8.800) and replaced power steering hoses (parts 26079289 & 25727230). *la
Tie rod ends are worn excessively, causing vibration and clunking in front end.worn badly enough to possibly cause seperation.dt
We own a 2001 pontiac bonneville.it has had to have a new fan motor, new manifold.and in dec 2003 we had to replace the rack and pinion, in dec 2004 we had to replace the rack and pinion.and now it is making the same noise again.in reading on the internet i see that there are many complaints with pontiac over the rack and pinion issue.they need to make changes to correct this problem.
Can hear and feel clunking noise (through steering wheel) while turning wheel and or braking or accelerating at low speeds. Also will feel and hear the clunk noise while the car is not in motion while turning the steering wheel.dt
Noticed intermittent clicking noise coming from front left engine area when turning. Dealer could not identify until 11/12/01.replaced steering rack (part 26098782 - gear kit 6.508). *la
The trunk leaks....my car was the 3rd bonneville with the reported leaking problem at the local dealership.
My major complaint now is i have a 2001 bonneville with a little over 24,000 miles on it.the hood is rusting from the inside out and has blistered up the original factory paint on the leading edge.the dealer is talking about repair with no guarantees. Since the problem is obviously an inherent defect with either the steel or the preparation i fear it will continue to happen. My feeling is i should receive, at a minimum, a lifetime guarantee/warranty and preferably a new hood.
2001 bonneville abs wheel hub assembly sensor failed and had to be replaced.***nar***this part has been replaced four times.the consumer would experience erratic braking at low speeds.the first replacement of the right front assembly was at 16619 miles and the most recent replacement was done at 55030 miles.the vehicle's trunk release was inoperative.the dealer replaced the communication link and trunk release fuse.the front transmission mount was worn caused excessive movement.the dealer replaced the front transmission mount.
When the rear window motor of 2001 bonneville fails, it causes the window to lower even though it is in the fully raised position. The windowposition was not beingchanged at the time. It was just a sudden clunk sound from the back seat and the window went down.this happened when driving at nightin very heavy rain, on the interstate with infant in the rear seat. This may seem like a minor item, but if we had been in a north dakotasnow storm,temp. Of 5 degrees and wind chills even worse.. The situation would have been life threatening. The window shouldbe designed remainin it's selected positionin the event of motor failure. The second rear window failed in the exact same manner about 4 months after the first..no baby on board this time.
The hood of the vehicle has paint bubbling at the front peak.this is an aluminum hood and the bubbling is a result of oxidation which, according to the local service manager, is a known problem.the factory zone representative declined to fix the problem, even though the manager said there was a fix for it now, due to the fact that the car is outside of the original manufacturers warranty.my argument is that the car is just barely two years old and shouldn't be having problems like this already.the fact that the car is out of warranty does not negate the fact that there is a known problem and pontiac is unwilling to fix it. This problem, along with four more problems, is leaving me sorry i purchased this vehicle.although my father retired from gm, if this is the kind of service i can expect from pontiac, i will refrain from buying any other gm products and stay with ford as they have routinely taken care of any and all problems as they have come up.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
I have a 2001 boneville sle.i have had problems with the right tire end rod being replaced at 20,000 miles.i'm having the same problem with the left tire end rod the car has 41,000 miles.also the sealed wheel bearing needs to be replaced at 41,000 miles.the car is 5,000 miles over the manufacture's warranty and i have to pay for this.i was told by the service manager that pontiac will reimburse 75% of the cost.the car is only two years old.it should not have these problems!
Clunk noise coming from the front of the vehicle during turning maneuvers.
Noticed noise coming from front end when going over bumps. Dealer replaced the upper spring seat assemblies on both struts (part 22197789 - mount 7.395; part 908554 - bearing 7.395; part 22166986 - seat 7.420; part 22171645 - washer 7.347; part 22092693 - insulator 7.420).*la
Please disregard consumer's complain; it is on tires notvehicle.
My major complaint now is i have a 2001 bonneville with a little over 24,000 miles on it.the hood is rusting from the inside out and has blistered up the original factory paint on the leading edge.the dealer is talking about repair with no guarantees. Since the problem is obviously an inherent defect with either the steel or the preparation i fear it will continue to happen. My feeling is i should receive, at a minimum, a lifetime guarantee/warranty and preferably a new hood.
If this is not where i need to send a complaint, please forward this message to the correct persons. I own a 2001 pontiac bonneville with only 52,000 miles. I bought this car in may 2004. In june 2004 the power window went out. I was informed that they could not just replace the "arm" but also the window motor with a cost $300. Then, only 3 months later the check engine light came on and i found out that the ignition module went out which made the ignition coil go out, which made the ignition cables go bad! that was an additional $650! the reason i am upset is because carmax supposedly have their cars "carmax certified". They are supposed to protect against getting a "lemon".
The window control panel on the passengers side rattles, the switch does not rattle, but the housing that holds the switch in the door rattles.
I just currently bought this vehicle in march when i got no lights or anything was on a couple days later my engine light came on and the brake lights came on saying that my track is off also when i try to go over 50 miles per hour the car shakes really bad i took it back to the dealership and they told me they did not have a mechanic to look at it and it happen to me 3 times when i took it there.
The consumers pontiac 2001 bonneville failed 3 separate incidents to the same abs wheel hub assembly/senor.the consumer requested reimbursement.the right front speed sensor corroded harness and a shorted sensor, the left front speed sensor was not reading correctly, the left front speed sensor was excessive, when the cruise control was engaged, there would be a 4 mph variation in speed, the accelerator pedal would pivot and cause a squeaking noise and the abs light illuminate repeatedly. *sc
The consumers pontiac 2001 bonneville failed 3 separate incidents to the same abs wheel hub assembly/senor.the consumer requested reimbursement.the right front speed sensor corroded harness and a shorted sensor, the left front speed sensor was not reading correctly, the left front speed sensor was excessive, when the cruise control was engaged, there would be a 4 mph variation in speed, the accelerator pedal would pivot and cause a squeaking noise and the abs light illuminate repeatedly. *sc
When the rear window motor of 2001 bonneville fails, it causes the window to lower even though it is in the fully raised position. The windowposition was not beingchanged at the time. It was just a sudden clunk sound from the back seat and the window went down.this happened when driving at nightin very heavy rain, on the interstate with infant in the rear seat. This may seem like a minor item, but if we had been in a north dakotasnow storm,temp. Of 5 degrees and wind chills even worse.. The situation would have been life threatening. The window shouldbe designed remainin it's selected positionin the event of motor failure. The second rear window failed in the exact same manner about 4 months after the first..no baby on board this time.
First incident happened when i was just driving to work i went to lower the rear window heard a noise and the window fell down. I tried to shut it, but it would not close, the motor did not work and i only had 52,000 miles on the car.second incident happened last week when i was driving to the store with my baby granddaughter and the window on the other side did the same thing.difference here it was a cold day in maine and my 16 month old granddaughter was in her car seat in the back.tried to get it closed but it would fall right back down.i had to get the parents to come get the baby because it would have been to cold for me to drive her home with the wind coming through the window i now have 62,331 miles on this car. This is very unsafe, all 2001 bonnevilles should be recalled, and have the windows fixed.
Alternator failed - could not open doors or roll windows down-trapped in car!
Rear window regulators have both failed, allowing the rear windows to drop and cannot be raised.the only way to fix the problem is to replace the regulators ($350.00 each).both passenger and driver side regulators have failed.this is a well know (both by owners and by gm) problem on pontiac bonnevilles.this is a safety issue, since the rear windows do not raise, they pose a risk to passengers in the rear (especially children), who can be hit by debris entering the windows, cold air in the winter, or children putting arms or head out and being injured.
On my 2001 bonneville 3 of my 4 windows have dropped at different times and now need service so i can take the tape off of them. I have seen more than a numerous amount of complaints about this problem online and seen a frequent number of bonnevilles with tape on them in my town.
My major complaint now is i have a 2001 bonneville with a little over 24,000 miles on it.the hood is rusting from the inside out and has blistered up the original factory paint on the leading edge.the dealer is talking about repair with no guarantees. Since the problem is obviously an inherent defect with either the steel or the preparation i fear it will continue to happen. My feeling is i should receive, at a minimum, a lifetime guarantee/warranty and preferably a new hood.
Dt:the consumer was driving home from work and the back driver's side window fell down in it's window slot halfway without any indication. The driver heard air and wind coming into vehicle and discovered that the power window had opened halfway by itself.the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the window regulator which failed.afterwards, the front driver's side power window has failed and the window will not go up by itself without manually helping to maneuver it back up.there is a grinding noise.the second failure has not been repaired or taken back to the dealer as of yet.
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville.the contact noticed coolant leaking underneath the engine compartment.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the intake gasket, valve cover gasket, oil pan, and several piping components at the cost of $1,400.the repairs were made at the contact's expense; however, the vehicle continued to leak coolant.the dealer stated that the contact should not be concerned.the contact later took the vehicle to a different dealer and they found that a coolant elbow pipe had been knocked out of place, which caused the leak.the necessary repairs were made to the vehicle for the second time at the cost of $10, due to the failure of the initial dealer.the failure mileage was 93,767 and current mileage was less than 105,000.updated 07/08/09the front passenger electric window motor failed and needs to be replaced for a second time. Updated 07/08/09.
Both rear windows on my pontiac bonneville fell down for no apparent reason.the first about a year ago and the second this fall.we have no children so no one ever used the rear windows.i wired them up temporarily.i live in a cold climate.if this were to happen to the front windows during the winter while on a long trip we could freeze to death.we have read of other failures of windows with bonnevilles,i feel this is a defect which the manufacturer should be held accountable for.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
Both rear windows have fallen down (at separate times) without operation by driver/passenger.approximate cost of regulator/installation for repair = $350-400 each.first incident (rear passenger side) occurred, and i taped up window pending repairs.tape came loose, and window fell down again during rainstorm.i was alone in car, and had to try to find location on highway to attempt to get window back up.safety issue with being on shoulder of highway during torrential rainfall.window is still taped because once the second window fell, cost became too prohibitive to fix at this time.second incident (rear driver side) occurred approximately 2-3 weeks after first incident.granddaughters were in rear seat, (window locks were on because 1st window had already fallen), granddaughter gave small scream of fright when window fell, surprising my husband (driver), causing him to jerk wheel in traffic because her scream caught him off-guard and he didn't know what had happened. Second window is still taped.safety issues with children in rear seat and window down, with no way of putting it back up at that time; plus, the unexpected fright to driver.
Driver's side mirror vibrates so much thatconsumer can't makeoutobjects behindvehicle. Vibration comes and goes, and its been doing this since car was purchased. Called dealer, and dealer stated that it was a design chracteristic of car, and there was nothing they could do.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off.. The dealer said all it needed was grease,,which they did last year,,,now its doing it again,,& now they say its a steering shaft problem...i have been waiting for over 3 weeks for the part to come in,,,repeated calls,,& i am told they have no idea when the part will come in,,,they said drive it,,,it won't fall out????? they also said the reason for the delay is its a country wide back log???? what does that mead,,,,i am afraid to drive this car...& gmservice does not know either...
There is a black plastic cover over the windshield wiper nut, the part has been missing on the passengers side since delivery of vehicle.
There is a black plastic cover over the windshield wiper nut, the part has been missing on the passengers side since delivery of vehicle.
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