NHTSA — Suspension Problems

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5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,000 miles

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville suspension problems

suspension problem

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Comments

problem #9

Mar 192010

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Williamstown, NJ, USA

problem #8

Mar 192010

Bonneville

  • 90,000 miles
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.

- Williamstown, NJ, USA

problem #7

Mar 122004

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving at an undetermined speed consumer heard a knocking noise from the vehicle. Then, the vehicle shook. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

- Thomasville, GA, USA

problem #6

Oct 202002

Bonneville

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at 65mph vehicle will vibrate. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and change some parts, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

- Roselle, IL, USA

problem #5

Sep 012001

Bonneville

  • miles
Consumer states vibration exists at speeds over 60 mph, which causes the tires and suspension components to wear out.

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #4

Nov 082001

Bonneville

  • miles
When making a turn noise would come from steering column, and steering wheel would jerk severely. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- North Bend, OH, USA

problem #3

Dec 122000

Bonneville

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel and floor pan vibrations(5-10hz) at speeds over 60mph. Ride/handling and driver discomfort is affected. Dealer has performed alignment, new brakes, new tires, balanced tires, check tires and rims for defects. Dealer indicates that this is a known problem to GM. Dealer service rep. Will not provide any additional assistance with problem. Indicated "that's as good as it gets". never had a vehicle perform like this that could not be repaired.

- Clarkston, MI, USA

problem #2

Sep 012001

Bonneville

  • miles
Consumer states vibration exists at speeds over 60 mph, which causes the tires and suspension components to wear out.

- Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA

problem #1

Dec 042000

(reported on)

Bonneville

  • miles
Vibration in steering wheel & clacking noise as if something dragging.

- Monroe, LA, USA

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