7.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$454.00
Average Mileage:
87,030 miles
Total Complaints:
55 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace window motor (16 reports)
- not sure (14 reports)
- replace regulator (11 reports)
- regulator broken needs replaced at dealership (8 reports)
- replace the cable unit (3 reports)
- jerry rig a repair for broken plastic part (1 reports)
windows / windshield problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Pontiac dealer.
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2009Feb 24
Bonneville V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
People February 9th is Mr.Wagoner's birthday- Pres. of GM. I sent him a happy birthday greetings with my complaint of Lehmers Pontiac's ( in Concord, CA) poor service and my 4th power window that would not go up. Of course I copied Barbara Walters to get his attention. Do you know he had a scared little sweet rep call me to resolve the matter? She ended up dispatching me to another dealership who only wanted to repair the whole window for another $400. I told her to tell him forget it and I will ride with my window down until I save up my pennies to BUY JAPANESE and lastly,my favorite part, he can go F himself. Happy birthday Mr.Wagoner!
2008Oct 05
Bonneville Ssei V6
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
This is the second window I have had this problem with. Dealers have it made. It was a simple connection problem, but of course I had to buy the whole motor!!!!
What a rip off......
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2007Nov 27
Bonneville SSei 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 11,199 miles
Although my car is 7 years old it had only 11,199 miles on it. Now less than a year later the left side rear window also stopped working at only11,600 miles and I can't afford to spend another $564.70 to get it replaced. I am really pissed off. Anybody got any suggestions.
2008Aug 10
Bonneville SLE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 106,000 miles
both rear window regulators replaced at 88,000 to the tune of about $500. bitchin'. now, both rear windows and rear power locks stopped working at the same time. the front locks and windows work, but nothing in the rear. I removed both rear door panels and jumped both motors, and they work fine. what the hell?? anyone feel me?? what do i do? Pontiac is the anti-Christ.
2008Jul 21
Bonneville SSEi 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
Today my LR window would not go back up after lowering. I removed the interior door panel to find the regulator cable badly kinked and twisted. Just purchased a power window regulator and motor on ebay motors for $34.99 plus $12.99 shipping and handling, which is much better than the $150 Checker wanted for the same part, and I certainly hope this will be a quick permanent fix!
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2005Jun 01
Bonneville SLE 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
First both rear windows would no longer go up, starting about 2005. Called Pontiac and they said never heard of this being a problem and by the way, your warranty is up. Took it to a dealership and was quoted $480 per window ( which I might have considered but my Father had purchased the same car, same year, and his widows had done the same thing. He had them replaced and within a few months they had the same problem) and therefore decided holding them in place with suction cups would have to do. It was inconvenient but now my front drivers side window will no longer go down and so it has elevated to a pain in the ass. I also know another guy with same car same year and he has had problems with windows as well. How can this not be a recall.
2006Nov 01
Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 100,416 miles
Driver's Rear power window stopped working. Dismantled door, removed window lift and motor assembly. Disassembled lift assembly and found the plastic part which retains the upper portion of the cable had failed. Attempted repair with small metal plate, worked for a short time then failed. Secured window in the closed position by putting a nut and washer on the lift assembly to prevent the window from dropping, disconnected the power to the motor. As a result of the failure, the cable has some kinks in it. Cost to fix is prohibitive.
2008May 20
Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 111,217 miles
This is the second regulator to fail. The problem lies in a design flaw courtesy of Pontiac. I believe the cable housing for the section of the cable that pulls the window up is designed to fail in the event undo stress is exerted when the window is rolled up, such as having a body part in the window and trying to raise the window. However, this part fails with the constant strain of having the window in the up position, thus too much tension is exerted on the plastic piece and it fatigues allowing the cable to come free of the housing and thus we end up with windows that do not go up, but seem to fall down rather easily. The dealership will tell you that the motor needs to be replaced, because they do not really care what the actual problem is, they only know that the assembly does not work, and the assembly is sold only as a unit. I may try the epoxy method mentioned earlier to see if that works.
2007May 22
Bonneville SE 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Sure power windows will stop going up and down at one time or another but why do they always fail in the open position during a particularly lousy weather day and or a trip to the airport to pick up people who then think what's up with you driving this POS?
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2007Jul 13
Bonneville SE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,500 miles
2nd window regulator failure....Rear Passenger side window made a pop sound, then the glass started sliding down, was 350 miles from home, taped window up for the trip. Independent Mechanic installed new regulator...all because a 25 cent piece of plastic cracked allowing the cable to come out allowing the window to slide down. Repair, $500 quoted by dealer. Absurd engineering allowing to fail in the first place! Absurd the regulator can't be easily fixed cutting repair costs in half! Absurd this is not a recall. I have spoken to others with same car have had same problem. This is the second regulator to fail. I called GM, was told "car was out of warranty, sorry! Never Fear, I Have A Permanent Solution: I bought my second Honda in 2 years...great cars...never buying another GM car. Good Luck GM (previously owned 10 GM cars)
2007May 08
(reported on)Bonneville SE
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
buy honda or toyota
2008Feb 01
Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
I have a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville with 88,000 miles and the drivers side rear window just fell when I was sitting idle at the bank. Really nice considering I live in Minnesota and its -20 fricken below. Went to local dealer and was informed it was the motor and regulator for the window, and that its very common, but no recall was available. The cost was estimated to be $385-$420.
Broke after Christmas so I just taped the damn thing. Last Pontiac I'll ever own.
2007Jun 17
(reported on)Bonneville 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
I purchased the car with 66000 miles it had been sitting for almost 2 years. I use the car about 100 miles a week. I can not stand the fact that i have no control over the windows. I had things all apart but saw no visible damage. This car is an embarrassment.
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2007Jul 20
Bonneville Ssei V6
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
So far when I mention the windows on the Pontiac I hear, Pontiacs are really bad for the regulators breaking. They have been out of stock for a while now. If it is such a problem, why not recall them?
2007Oct 21
(reported on)Bonneville SE 3800
- Automatic transmission
- 198,000 miles
Within a month both of my rear windows quit working. Instead of spending a crap load of money we took the door apart and clamped the window so it would not fall down. Then soon after our gas gauge quit working (so now we keep up with mileage).Now there is something wrong with our drivetrain (we have replaced passenger axle, bearing assembly, new tires and an alignment) and it is still not fixed. The car vibrates so bad it sounds like the dash is going to fall in your lap. And nobody seems to know what is wrong with it. This is the last Pontiac I will ever own (anymore I think I would rather ride my horse to the grocery)
2007Oct 05
(reported on)Bonneville V6
- Automatic transmission
- 92,000 miles
Well,I think Pontiac should have to fix these window problems.I have 2 children and 1 on the way and both of my rear windows regulators are out,it also caused my rear drivers side window to fall and break.So withmoney being really tight at the moment I can not get them fixed and replaced.And another thing that pisses me off is the trunk leaking!
2007Sep 18
(reported on)Bonneville SE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
same damn pontiac and both issues window and transmission, cost me to haul it home and to get it fixed.
2007Sep 24
(reported on)Bonneville SE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I have a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville SE with 98000 on it. I have replaced the drivers door window regulator and the right rear passenger in less than 2 months of owning this vehicle. This is the first GM product I have owned. It probably will be the last at this rate. I have spent more than $900 dollars on repairs to the windows and have done the work myself to save costs. I went through three after market window regulators on the drivers side and am crossing my fingers on the fourth. This is a terrible design and GM should honestly look at the problems people are having. I'm sure the folks on the higher side of GM are still collecting their profits at our expense. GM if you care about people and your product check into this and be honest. I know vehicles need repairs but this is getting to be a joke!!
2007Sep 03
(reported on)Bonneville SE 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
I THINK THIS IS TERRIBLE THAT PONTIAC WON'T RECALL THESE REGULATORS AND IT HAS TO COME OUT OF THE OWNERS' POCKETS. I HAVE BOTH OF MY BACK WINDOWS WIRED UP AND NOW MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STOPPED WORKING. I CAN'T BELIEVE GM AND PONTIAC CAN'T STAND BEHIND THE CARS THEY MAKE.
2007Jul 22
(reported on)Bonneville SE
- Automatic transmission
- 118,000 miles
A little less than a year ago my driver's side window regulator went out. Last month my passenger side went out and guess what? Last night my freaking rear left one went out too. I am so freaking pissed right now. The hell if I am paying 300-400 to fix this, it is OBVIOUSLY a factory problem. I found some after market regulators on ebay but it is still gonna cost me $218 just to get the parts. I'm gonna try the epoxy like that guy said before and if that doesn't work I'm gonna throw a sh*t fit with Pontiac. UUUUGGGGGHHHHHHH I'm so disgusted!!
2007Jul 18
(reported on)Bonneville 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 97,000 miles
The rear driver side window just stopped working one day. I had only had the car for two years (2002). I finally replaced the regulator three years later (2007). It only cost $120 per window regulator. Now my freaking passenger side is acting up and I think is going out also. What a pain in the butt. Why can't they make something that won't break?? LOL
2007Jul 03
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
Driver window problems, fixed twice; told by the dealer that the window regulator needed replaced. I was shocked at the cost for repairs!! I rarely open windows and now after reading about owner problems with all four windows in other vehicles, I will lock out all windows and limit using the driver window. What a shame that Pontiac avoided these complaints- now it's the Owner's problem!!
2007Apr 15
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I had a total of 3 window regulators break within 1 month of each other. I could only afford to have one replaced at a cost of $365.00, unfortunately the window is not aligned so it still doesn't work. When I spoke to the dealer I was told that there was no reported problems, however after I got the car and it was under warranty at the time my back window regulator broke and was fixed. However, the other 3 waited until the warranty ran out. I have the windows propped up with a clamp. I also had another bonneville that the same thing happened. Not a problem Pontiac???
2007Apr 06
(reported on)Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Have replaced each window cable twice and starting on third round in back. My dealer says there are no reported problems that he knows of with these window motors/cables. Well, he will be given this website to read! so glad I found it as I thought I was the only owner with this problem. 5 times while under warrenty and I have paid for 4 myself. I am going with the epoxy fix before another one breaks. In the shop now to replaced a/c compressor and hose, bad shocks, some sensor to stop surging problem. This is the first and last Pontiac I will ever own. Have never had these kinds of problems with my Chevys or Buicks.........
2004Jan 14
(reported on)Bonneville SE
- Automatic transmission
- 38,800 miles
All I have to say about the window is GM still has quality problems. Too bad they only worry about Cadillac now days.
2004Feb 06
(reported on)Bonneville SLE
- 55,000 miles
The back window broke off it's track while raising the window. Since it was out of warranty I took off the door panel and inside I found A TREE BRANCH!!! It has to have been put in at the factory because the door was sealed with plastic. I called Pontiac Customer service and was told it was not under warranty and they wouldn't fix it. The service rep actually laughed at me. I guess pranks from the factory are funny to them. They will never again hace the chance to laugh because this is the last pontiac I will ever own. I will also highly discourage anyone else from buying one.
2007Mar 07
(reported on)Bonneville SE 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
The back windows and door locks stopped working. Fortunately, the windows were closed when it happened. I have owned Pontiac's in the past without any problems or issues. This must be a factory flaw.
2006Aug 02
(reported on)Bonneville
- 40,000 miles
Replaced window motors for three different windows. The first was under warranty. Now another has quit working that has already been replaced once. The mileage is now 67000. I have always bought American vehicles but am now considering foreign made and will never purchase another pontiac. From all information I can gather this is not an isolated or limited problem it has occured enough that pontiac should have to pay for junky equipment.
2007Mar 10
(reported on)Bonneville SLE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
Both my rear window regulator/motor have stopped working within weeks of each other. At what point does GM figure out that the parts they are using are defective!!
Last three car purchases have been pontiacs.. never again!!!!
2006Oct 14
(reported on)Bonneville
- 60,000 miles
Both the rear windows stopped working within weeks of each other. I was mad before, but now that I see that others have had the same problem, now I'm really pissed off. This is obviously a design problem.
2007Jan 04
(reported on)Bonneville SSei V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Regulator broken in rear passenger door. Window was stuck down. We took the door apart and put the window back up with clamps and disconnected the motor. Will get it fixed eventually.
2007Jan 23
(reported on)Bonneville 3800 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 145,000 miles
This is the third time I have had to replace this extremely expensive window regulator/motor. At what point does this company figure out that the parts that they are replacing them with are defective!!
Last three car purchases have been pontiacs.. never again!!!!!!!
2006Nov 20
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
this is the 3rd time
2007Jan 09
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I have had to fix every window on my Bonneville, one twice. The rear window is broken now but i can't afford the 430.00 to fix it so i had it jammed with pvc so it stays up all the time. Cost me $40.00. i will never, ever buy another pontiac as long as i live.
2007Jan 09
(reported on)Bonneville SSEi 3.8 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Considering I usuallly dont use my window or have many passenger, dont understand why motor failed in window.
2006Dec 07
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
This is the second time a back rear window motor has gone out in six months time. The back windows have probably only been used a dozen times at most. The cost of repair (over $500 each time) helps me understand why they had 0% interest for 5 years when I bought it new. They planned to ding me on parts as the car aged. It rains here so I can't just ignore it, I had to get it fixed. Now I wonder what else will go wrong with the car.
2006Nov 24
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
My right back window has gone out... again. This makes the 3rd time for this window. The other back window has only gone out twice. Geesh can't Pontiac figure out... THIS IS A PROBLEM.
2007Apr 06
(reported on)Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
have had 9 window motor/cables replaced, 4 at my expense. Will never own another Pontiac
2006Nov 08
(reported on)Bonneville LS
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Both rear window regulator gears cracked and broke. I'm not the only person complaining about about the rear regulators. This problem started when the car had about 65000 miles. From there on its been a nightmare, I sure hope for recall
2006Oct 31
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Left Rear window stopped working, I took it to a auto class repair shop and they said it was the motor. My car is no longer under warranty so I paid about $400.00 to have it fixed.
Myself /my husband are the main riders in this car, SO the rear windows are rarely used.. This happened in 2005.. Not happy!!!
2006Oct 31
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 97,000 miles
This is the second rear window to stop working.. Now I realized there is definitely a problem with this car.. both rear windows have stopped working, I could only afford to replace one of these windows.. I am really starting to hate my car!!!! I can not afford to fix the second window. I had it wired so it won't drop down anymore so now i can't open it at all. And still have 1 more year of car payments. I guess each year a window will stop working..
2006Sep 25
(reported on)Bonneville
- 132,000 miles
I have had both of the window regulators go out in the back and the windows just fall down. So, even though it looks tacky, i have had to tape them up since I can not afford to get them fixed. Also, the driver side window just doesn't want to work sometimes. This last time I told myself that I was just going to hold down the down button utill it worked. It took about 15 min, but it works now. This was a real pain going through Chicago and the tolls. I had to open my door to put my money in. I don't think that I will ever buy one of these cars again!
2006Aug 22
(reported on)Bonneville SSEi
- 88,000 miles
The regulators in the rear windows failed within 4 weeks of each other in 2003 - $800. Sunroof broke in 2005 - $1,600. The car is in the shop today to replace the front window regulators - $800!
I've also been seeing owners complaining about rack & pinion issues. I had to replace mine in 2005.
2006Aug 15
(reported on)Bonneville
- 190,000 miles
You can repair the plastic clip that breaks with plastic epoxy. The plastic clip that holds the regulator cable cracks and then breaks. I got some plastic epoxy from parts store for $5 and repaired it and put some on the other 3 regulators and I have had no problems. It took about 2 hours or you can check online for rebuilt or after market regulators they are not hard to replace and they run from $80-$200.
2006Jul 30
(reported on)Bonneville LE
- 129,000 miles
I had the rear driver side window replaced at the expence of $500.00 six months after I bought the car. Six months after that the rear passenger window quit working. Four months ago, the passenger window quit working. Friday, when I got in my car, after work, the drivers window is now no longer working either. For the nice price of 360.00 a piece, I can have windows that work once again in my 2000 Pontiac "piece of sh*t" Bonneville.
2006Jun 20
(reported on)Bonneville LE
- 105,000 miles
passenger side rear window has stopped working again, this is third time, two times covered under warranty, but not now, gonna cost around 500 bucks to get it fixed, definetly a problem with these type motors, we hardly ever use it, ya see why now dont ya, great car, but this sux
2006Apr 01
(reported on)Bonneville
- 30,000 miles
Have had all four power windows fail at least 1 or more times since purchasing this car new. All four have had motors and regulators replaced. The latest is the passanger window which fails intermittantly and starts working after I have it scheduled for repair. I'm told they can't fix the problem if it's working when I bring it in. This model year was very poorly constructed
2006Mar 26
(reported on)Bonneville SE
- 118,000 miles
This is the THIRD power window that has failed! Fortunately, the first two (driver & left-rear) were covered by third party's extended warranty (still a $100 deductible). Now the front passenger window has failed and I'm not sure about the rear passenger that failed before. These windows are/were rarely used. I was told after the second repair that the regulators had been "redesigned." Small comfort now.
2005Jan 14
(reported on)Bonneville
- 65,000 miles
The Rear window regulator went out on each side of the car at 65000 and 70000 miles. The window would not go up and thus had to be fixed even though the windows were rarely used. Same thing happened to a friends car same make and model and year except it was the regulator on the same side twice within a year and a haf. Pontiac says that they haven't had a lot of complaints and can do nothing about it since it has been driven 70000 miles. Not to mention that they want you to have to spend $400 each time on the part to keep a window up that has probably been used a dozen times at the most. I will not purchase another GM product.
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2007Apr 01
(reported on)Bonneville Ssei 3.8L
I partially lowered the window one day and it would not go back up. i can hear the motor trying this rules that out as the issue. Just looking at the other complaints made thus far this is an obvious mfg issue. A window seldom used should not be failing this frequently. GM needs to respond to this and quickly.
John H.
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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