2000 Pontiac Bonneville: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 214 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (22% of complaints); the 2002 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Feb 2004
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 214 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Mar 2017
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2014
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Mar 2014
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“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2013
“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”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2012
“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.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2012
“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”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2012
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2012
“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.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2010
“2000 pontiac bonneville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the consumer paid $352.14 to have to ignition switch replaced. *jb”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 7 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.
How other years compare
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Is the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
NHTSA has 214 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. The most complained-about area is visibility (22% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2000 Pontiac Bonneville problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,117 miles or less.
Does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.