2000 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and problems

The 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has 2 safety recalls and 214 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Pontiac dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
214
Crashes / fires
4 / 21
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville recalls

Recall 04V-090: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Feb 24, 2004 · 910,873 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.

Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Recall 00V-114: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Apr 17, 2000 · 8,132 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.

Risk: When the rear brake proportioning, antilock brake, traction control, or stability control feature is activated in some driving situations, the feature may not perform as designed.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the ABS hydraulic modulator unit and if necessary, replace the hydraulic modulator.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility59
Steering58
Engine and Engine Cooling38
Electrical System32
Power Train19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15
Suspension12
Structure10
Fuel System, Gasoline9
Equipment7
Air Bags5
Seats5

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 47
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 13
  • Steering › Rack and Pinion — 11
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 9
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 7
  • Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 7
  • Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 5
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 5

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Pontiac Bonneville complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 160,000 miles · reported Dec 22, 2018
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…
Engine · at 130,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2017
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 · at 238,000 miles · reported Jul 15, 2015
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…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 98,000 miles · reported Mar 20, 2015
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…
Air Bags · at 171,000 miles · reported Sep 19, 2014
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville: 04V-090 (fuel system, gasoline), 00V-114 (service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners report visibility problems most often (59 reports), followed by steering (58). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,000 miles.

Are Pontiac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.