2000 Pontiac Bonneville problems
The Pontiac Bonneville is a model line of full-size or mid-size front-engine rear drive cars manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from 1957 until 2005, with a hiatus for model years 1982-1986.
The Bonneville (marketed as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981), and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, are some of the largest Pontiacs ever built; in station wagon body styles they reached just over 230 inches (5.8 m) long, and at 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) and more were also some of the heaviest cars produced at the time.
The Bonneville nameplate was introduced as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year, its name taken from the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah — an early site of US auto racing and numerous world's land speed record records, itself named after U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bonneville.
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Common 2000 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Pontiac Bonneville 2000, several common problems have been identified:
- Loss of Power at Higher RPM's, Stalling, and Choking Out
- Issue: Owners reported a loss of power at higher RPM's, stalling, and choking out when giving throttle.
- Solution: The common cause for this problem is a plugged catalytic converter.
- Electrical Problems
- Issue: Various electrical issues have been reported, including codes P0401 and P0420, which are related to the EGR system.
- Solution: Owners have addressed these issues by checking the EGR passage, replacing the EGR, and cleaning the throttle body.
- Window Mechanism Breakage
- Issue: A prevalent problem with Pontiac Bonnevilles is the breaking of the power window mechanism due to cheap plastic parts in the power window pulley assembly.
- Solution: GM dealers typically replace the entire assembly, which can be costly.
These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the Pontiac Bonneville 2000, ranging from power loss and stalling to electrical and window mechanism failures. Addressing these issues promptly and with the appropriate solutions can help maintain the performance and reliability of the vehicle.
How many miles can a Pontiac Bonneville last?
The Bonnevilles are the GM car I will miss the most with their restructuring. The bigger car ride, smaller car handling, full instrumentation and adult styling made the Bonnies an all-American car. The 3800 engine is very hard to fault and this car can easily last 200,000 miles with modest attention.
How reliable are Pontiac Bonneville?
Bonneville owners have made 494 complaints over 16 model years. It ranks 10th in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems.
What is the gas mileage on a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on data from 28 vehicles, 1,690 fuel-ups and 475,681 miles of driving, the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.79 with a 0.22 MPG margin of error.
How rare is Pontiac Bonneville?
Just 630 production examples of these cars were ever made – one per dealer in the United States, plus two prototypes.
How reliable are Pontiac Bonneville?
Bonneville owners have made 494 complaints over 16 model years. It ranks 10th in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems.
How long can a Pontiac Bonneville last?
The bigger car ride, smaller car handling, full instrumentation and adult styling made the Bonnies an all-American car. The 3800 engine is very hard to fault and this car can easily last 200,000 miles with modest attention.
What is the gas mileage on a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on data from 28 vehicles, 1,690 fuel-ups and 475,681 miles of driving, the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville gets a combined Avg MPG of 21.79 with a 0.22 MPG margin of error.
Was the Pontiac Bonneville a luxury car?
It entered the production lineup as a high-performance, fuel-injected luxury convertible version of the Star Chief in 1957, and was loaded with every available option as standard equipment to include leather upholstery, power adjustable front seat, power windows, power steering, power brakes and power convertible top ...
2000 Pontiac Bonneville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Bonneville problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Pontiac Bonneville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
The NHTSA has received 226 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2000 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-22
- VIN: 1G2HX54K0Y4
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SMELL OF FUEL DUMPING FROM EXHAUST. AIR FILTER CHECKS OUT. MILD SMELL JUST OUTSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HEADACHE PRODUCING SMELL INSIDE CAN. WASN'T THEIR A RECALL FOR PART TOLERANCES TO CORRECT THIS? ARE ALL GM DELPHI REPLACEMENT PARTS PRESENTLY SOLD ADEQUATE TO ADDRESS THIS. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD NEW UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLED. HARD COLD STARTING CAN CAUSE AND CAUSED MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE EXCESS FUEL SMELL. YESTERDAY AND TODAY DRIVING I AM GETTING THE FUEL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN SMELL. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THIS IS A FUEL REGULATOR ISSUE. AND I WILL PUT ON A FRESH AIR FILTER TO REDUCE ERRONEOUS ENRICHMENT. ODD HOW MY CODE READER CAN PERFORM A FUEL PRESSURE CHECK AND REMEDY THE COLD HARD START CONDITION. THESE FUMES OCCUR FROM TAILPIPE WHEN STARTING, FROM ALL OVER NOW WHEN DRIVING. AFTER PARKING THE SMELL REMAINS SOME AT THE HOOD. SOME DRIVERS FOLLOWING ME STAY EIGHT CAR LENGTHS BACK.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR WONT START
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-03-27
- VIN: 1G2HZ5415Y4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC CAME TO REVIEW THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-27
- VIN: 1G2HX54K5Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR A YEAR AND AFTER I GOT IT THE SECURITY SYSTEM LOCKED ME DOWN SO THE CAR WILL NOT START. THE FIRST INCIDENT I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY SECURITY LIGHT STARTED FLASHING THEN THE CAR QUIT. I PULLED OVER AS FAST AS I COULD AND PLAYED WITH THE GEAR LEVER AND KEY AND GOT THE CAR RESTARTED. SO AFTER THAT I HAD TO GET A NEW KEY AND HAVE IT PROGRAMED TO THE CAR AND WAS TOLD THAT WILL FIX IT. WELL IT HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES AFTER THAT BUT AFTER PLAYING WITH THE KEY IT STARTED UP. THEN THE LAST TIME I WAS AT WORK AND AFTER 4 HOURS CAME OUT TO GO HOME IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN. HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED HOME AND NOW IT IS AT THE GM DEALERSHIP BEING REPAIRED. THIS IS NOT THE ONLY CAR THAT HAS DONE THIS FROM WHAT I AM READING THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH ALL GM'S WITH THIS SECURITY SYSTEM. IT LOCKS OUT THE INJECTORS AND STARTER. GUESS WHAT THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN FIX THIS ISSUE BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERS CAN READ THE COMPUTER. THIS IS A BIG RIP-OFF FOR PRIVATE PEOPLE WHO CANT AFFORD TO HAVE THEIR CAR FIXED AT THE DEALER.
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-18
- VIN: 1G2HZ5418Y4
- Components: STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE BONNEVILLE THE CAR WILL JUST SHUT DOWN, LOOSES ALL POWER. IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND ALSO JUST ON LOCAL CITY DRIVING. YOU CAN BE GOING 30 MPH OR 65 MPH. CAR WILL JUST SHUT DOWN (WHICH IS VERY SCARY GOING 65 MPH) AND SOMEONE ON YOUR BUMPER. LOOSES POWER STEERING SO ITS HARD TO MOVE OVER LANES ON THE EXPRESSWAY, WE HAVE FOUND YOU NEED TO IMMEDIATELY PUT ON EMERGENCY FLASHERS, SHIFT CAR INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY. SOMETIMES IT WILL START ON THE FIRST TURN OF THE KEY BUT SOMETIMES IT TAKES MULTIPLE TIMES OF TURNING THE KEY, ALL THIS WHILE COASTING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH PEOPLE BUZZING ALL AROUND YOU. THE ONE TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS RIGHT BY THE GARAGE WE HAVE BEEN TAKING IT TO, TOOK IT OVER, THEY RAN A CHECK ON THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NOTHING CAME UP. THEY ARE AT A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO WITHOUT JUST START RANDOMLY CHANGING PARTS THEY THINK IT MIGHT PERTAIN TO? ANY SUGGESTIONS, THIS ISN'T SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT DOES THIS, AND ITS JUST RANDOM WHEN IT DOES DO IT, NO WARNING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-02
- VIN: 1G2HZ5412Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRACTION CONTROL AND THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR ELECTRICAL SWITCH FOR THE LOCKS AND WINDOWS FAILED. THE FAILURES OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: 1G2HX54KXY4
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL ODOR OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-16
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. *SMD THE CONSUMER PAID $352.14 TO HAVE TO IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-14
- VIN: 1G2HY549Y41
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: VARIABLY THE ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING,RENDERING THE PS BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERABLE, EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR ME AS I AM 78 YEARS OLD.THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THIS HAS OCCURRED THERE WAS NO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD TO PULL OFF,LEAVING THE CAR IN WHATEVER LANE IT STALLED IN! IT TAKES ANYWHERE FROM 5 MIN TO 1/2 HOUR TO RESTART VERY VERY FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS TO OTHER TRAVELERS AND TO ME! SOMETHING DESPERATELY NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-27
- VIN: 1G2HX54K0Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER THERE WAS A SLIGHT BUMP TO THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,850 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 169,100.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-09
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 PONTAIC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-19
- VIN: 4A3AA46G53E
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 REPLACED THE FRONT RODS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE SHOCKS AND THE TIRES ALL IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE SHAKING IT CONSTANTLY DESTROYS MY FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES WHICH I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT ALSO MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS ONE OF THE SHOPS TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT ASSEMBLIES WERE SO DESTROYED FROM THE SHAKING THAT I AM EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT THE TIRES DID NOT FOLD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE TRIED FOR 3 YEARS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY. I HAVE ALSO READ ON CONSUMER REVIEW THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR BONNEVILLE IN THE SAME YEAR (2000) AND AGAIN, NO SHOPS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE REASON BEHIND THE SHAKING. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THIS ISSUE AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL IN PLACE TO FIX THIS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-03-19
- VIN: 1G2HX54K7Y4
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 REPLACED THE FRONT RODS, THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE SHOCKS AND THE TIRES ALL IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE SHAKING IT CONSTANTLY DESTROYS MY FRONT HUB ASSEMBLIES WHICH I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 2 TIMES IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. IT ALSO MAKES IT EXTREMELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AS ONE OF THE SHOPS TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT ASSEMBLIES WERE SO DESTROYED FROM THE SHAKING THAT I AM EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT THE TIRES DID NOT FOLD UNDER THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. I HAVE TRIED FOR 3 YEARS TO FIX THIS ISSUE AND NO ONE HAS A REMEDY. I HAVE ALSO READ ON CONSUMER REVIEW THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE WITH THEIR BONNEVILLE IN THE SAME YEAR (2000) AND AGAIN, NO SHOPS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE REASON BEHIND THE SHAKING. I DO NOT THINK THAT THIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH THIS ISSUE AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL IN PLACE TO FIX THIS LIFE THREATENING DEFECT. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K7Y4
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WAS GOING TO START MY CAR I TURNED THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION AND HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION AND THE MOTOR BROKE OUT IN FLAMES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HZ5414Y4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS ALL WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY INJURIES. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOTIFIED, BUT A REPORT WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND PENDING AN INVESTIGATION. THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,500.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-18
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HY54K0Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THIS 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 3.8L WITH APPROXIMATELY 195K MILES WAS OPERATING NORMALLY OVER THE LAST 72 HOURS. IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES BETWEEN 12/16 AND 12/18 @ 12:50 PM THE DATE OF THE FIRE.THAT COLD MORNING (8 DEGREES F) IT WAS DRIVEN 10 MILES RT @ 9AM, 20 MILES RT BETWEEN 10:30 AND NOON, AND THEN SAT FOR APPROXIMATELY 1/2 HOUR BEFORE IT WAS DRIVEN 5 MILES TO A LOCAL STORE BY MY SON. WHEN HE ARRIVED AT THE STORE/GAS STATION HE PARKED NEAR THE PUMPS AND WHEN HE SHUT OFF ENGINE TO GO INTO STORE, SMELLED BURNING SMOKE FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND WAS GREETED BY ACTIVE FLAMES COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE. THE FIRE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY EXTINGUISHED AND THE BURNED PART OF THE ENGINE WAS THE TOP AND FRONT LEFT QUARTER (FACING THE VEHICLE). THE ANTI-FREEZE RESERVOIR WAS MELTED THROUGH. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-07
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AFTER CAR WAS PARKED FOR 5 - 10 MINUTES FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-29
- VIN: 1G2HZ541XY4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I SMELLED A BURNING ODOR IN MY BONNEVILLE SSEI. THE LOCAL GM DEALER, ON THE INCIDENT DATE IN THIS FORM, TOLD ME THE CAUSE WAS OIL DRIPPING ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THAT IT WAS A FIRE HAZARD. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND AN EXISTING NHTSA ACTION NUMBER (EA07008) FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING FOR THE EXACT 3800 SERIES II V6 L67 GM ENGINE. THERE WERE 2 RECALLS FOR CARS WITH THIS ENGINE, BUT MY PONTIAC MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED (EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE EXACT SAME ENGINE). THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALLS ARE 08V118000 & 09V116000. I ESCALATED THIS PROBLEM WITHIN GM AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE GM DEALER FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION. THE GM DEALER VERIFIED THAT MY ENGINE IS THE SAME AS THE RECALLED ENGINE AND THAT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. GM REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE MY VEHICLE'S VIN WASN'T SPECIFICALLY INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS. I STRONGLY BELIEVE MY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN THE EARLIER RECALLS AND NOW SHOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR A NEW RECALL TO ELIMINATE THIS SAFETY HAZARD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HZ5416Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-02-28
- VIN: 1G2HX54K2Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE W/ A 3.8 V6 3800 SERIES LL ENGINE. I HAVE NOTICED OIL COMING FROM THE INTAKE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE MANIFOLD. THERE IS A RECALL ON THE SUPER CHARGED 3800 SERIES LL FOR THE REGAL AND GRAND PRIX. I WOULD LIKE TO NO WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS MODEL. SAME PROBLEM, JUST NOT SUPER CHARGED. WHAT HAPPENS IF IT CATCHES FIRE LIKE SOME OF THE OTHERS HAVE? THEN WILL THERE BE A RECALL? I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO IT IS ALL ON ME. *DT
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-28
- Components: VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. IN APRIL OF 2005, THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS REACTIVATED, IT MADE A LOUD NOISE AND HOT AIR WAS DISPENSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE MOTOR COULD NOT TAKE PRESSURE FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING BEING ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT PAID FOR THE REPAIR; HOWEVER, THE AIR CONDITIONING STILL DOES NOT WORK. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAIL TO ROLL DOWN. THE WINDOW FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. THE VIN AND MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-13
- VIN: 1G2HX54K5Y4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 WAS OCTOBER 27, 2008. I DID NOT HAD ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CLASS ACTION SUIT AND DEADLINE. SINCE THIS IS CLEARLY AN OEM DEFECT INVOLVING THOUSANDS OF CARS AND DRIVERS GM SHOULD HAVE REACTED RESPONSIBLY AND ISSUED A RECALL. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-16
- VIN: 1G2HZ541XY4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE 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 BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-01
- VIN: 1G2HX54K9Y4
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: 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 TOWED TO BUICK PONTIAC GMC OF SOUTH ATLANTA. I HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD SEVERAL DIAGNOSTICS RAN ON MY CAR AND NO ONE COULD TELL ME THE PROBLEM WITH IT. ALTHOUGH, I KNEW THE DEALERSHIP WOULD BE MORE COSTLY, I HAD THEM TOW IT TO THE DEALER THINKING THEY WOULD HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH MY CAR. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT MY CAR PROBLEMS. THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT AND THEY FIXED SEVERAL PARTS THAT DID NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE WRITTEN THE BBB SEVERAL TIMES. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-10-04
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 126,000.
2000 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
- 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
Negative 2000 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
Positive 2000 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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I bought this car brand new and was immediately impressed by its unique design and features, especially the impressive heads-up display. However, I did experience some issues with the car, and unfortunately, the dealership was not very helpful in resolving them. Thankfully, I found another garage with some great guys who were able to help me out. The car did have a few problems, such as a growling noise at around 13 mph, a spoiler that leaked into the trunk, and issues with the wheel rotors and windows. However, with the help of an extended warranty, these issues were resolved. Although I did experience some trouble starting the car, this was eventually resolved with the replacement of the fuel filter, pump, and relay, as well as the power steering pump. Overall, I still love my unique foreign car and am grateful for the help I received in resolving these issues.
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I love this car for its great looks and full-size features, yet it's still nimble handling and decent power. Despite its size, I average almost 25 mpg, and I'm not a light pedal pusher either. However, like other owners, I have had some issues with the steering shaft, brake rotors, power windows, and flickering lights. Fortunately, I bought an extended warranty, which helped me deal with these issues. Although now that it's out of warranty, things could get expensive. The steering and brake rotors are my biggest complaint. Nevertheless, it is a great looking car, definitely fun to drive for a full-size vehicle, and thus far, reliability really hasn't been an issue, mostly a few modest annoyances.
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This sounds like a fantastic car for your wife! It's a real head-turner, with a classy look and impressive fuel economy, especially given its power. I'm so glad to hear that she's been enjoying it.
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I was impressed with this car after searching for a few months. I like almost everything about it, but I did notice that the cup holders up front overlap each other, which means only two cans can fit. Unfortunately, no large cups can fit, at least not for the two of you! Additionally, the middle of the radio/CD display is dark, making some characters and numbers unreadable. I'm hoping this is simply a bulb burned out behind the display.
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When searching for a comfortable and spacious car suitable for a big and tall person like myself, the Bonneville was last on my short list. However, after test driving it, I was sold! The car is deceptively roomy and performs outstandingly. The creature features are just enough to pamper me without spoiling me. In today's deteriorating roads, packed with inattentive drivers, I prefer a responsive 'big' car. The 3.8 liter V6 is the perfect bridge between typical 3.5's and less that cars around this weight class usually get, and the gas guzzling V8's. I have noticed that Pontiac dual exhausts have always had a distinctive 'growl', which is not present in a Buick!
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Jayden Larkin 2024-11-17
When you purchased this car, you were hoping it would compare to your 94 Bonneville, but unfortunately it didn't quite meet your expectations. You've had some issues with the r&p steering, which had to be replaced twice before it was fixed. The fan blower motor also had to be replaced, but it still chirps. The dealership is currently trying to find a clunking noise near the glove box. You've also had to install a windshield and three alternators (although you're not sure why) and the noise is still there. Additionally, there is some wind and road noise in the front and back, and the front cup holders are a bit too small. Despite these issues, you still enjoy driving the car.
Linwood Hessel 2024-11-01
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car. I've had it for two years and it was great at first. However, recently I've been having some issues with it. The passenger side window won't roll up and the back window won't roll down, but it falls down. Additionally, my headlights have started flashing on and off, making it difficult to drive at night. My windshield wipers also work intermittently. To make matters worse, my Traction, Anti-Lock, and Brake light have all come on at the same time. Unfortunately, my warranty has run out. I took the car to an auto electric shop and they said I would need all four window regulators, which are over 300.00 dollars each. It's been frustrating, but I'm trying to stay positive. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? Thank you for listening!
Rosendo Kuhn 2024-09-14
I appreciate the positive aspects of the design, performance, and ride. However, there have been some issues with the quality, such as the power steering and rack going out at only 1000 miles. Additionally, there have been several other problems within the first 25000 miles, including a loose headliner, misaligned sunroof track, leaking window, broken power window, cracked speaker, numerous door rattles, replaced ignition switch, manifold gasket leak, tie rod ends replacement, and steering shaft replacement. Currently, at 38,000 miles, there seems to be an issue with the transmission. Lastly, while the console has a 2 cup holder, the holders are too close together, making it difficult to fit more than 1 cup. Despite these issues, I am confident that we can address them and ensure a better experience in the future.
Josh Volkman 2024-06-18
The split bench seat is not very practical due to the console design. Additionally, with the driver's seat pushed up and forward, it can be difficult to get in and out of the car. The leg room is also not as spacious as one would expect in a full-size car. Overall, you may find that you get more leg room out of a Grand Prix.
Hiram Rohan 2024-05-13
I've owned many Bonneville cars in the past, but unfortunately, this one turned out to be a complete money pit. Despite investing $7000 and 11 months of time, it ended up in a junkyard. The car had several issues, including a locked ignition, a faulty gas gauge, a rattling catalytic converter, worn-out struts, a broken and leaking sunroof, failing window motors, and even after spending $500 on the transmission, it was still slipping. To make matters worse, the engine threw a rod after spending $700 on it. It was heartbreaking to see such a beautiful car that we took care of, go to waste. We thought that with its 129K mileage, Bose/Onstar/SuperCharge/Tinted/Leather features, it would be a reliable car, but unfortunately, it was not. On the other hand, my 94 Bonneville turned out to be more reliable and lasted longer.