7.5
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$567.00
Average Mileage:
87,333 miles
Total Complaints:
22 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (10 reports)
- replace whole unit and motor (7 reports)
- get rid of my Pontiac (3 reports)
- had the unit repaired - plastic gear had given out (2 reports)
windows / windshield problem
Helpful Websites About 2001 Pontiac Bonneville power windows drop and stop working
2008Dec 17
Bonneville SE 3.6L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
Don't really want to replace the motor, so I will probably just trade it in on another vehicle- temporarily fixed with some shims.
2006Jun 05
Bonneville 3.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
That was the first window to stop working. Today the passenger window stopped working. down of course and it is 13 degrees. My 93 bonneville has 370,000 miles and everything still works. Had the trans changed at 220,000 and had no problems since. It still has the original head lights. Why can't they build them like that anymore. I am looking at fords now and I have always been a GM person.
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2007Jun 02
Bonneville SE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
The back left window dropped down right at the hottest part of the summer. I had a temporary fix with a wedge of wood. The regulator broke on 3 windows and the motor stopped working on driver window. But this summer Aug 2008 I had to have electrical work done to fix the computer because I couldn't work any of the windows from the panel even with replacement regulators and motor. I love the power and ride of my car but all of these inconveniences makes it hard to stomach because GM knows that there are problems in 2001 model and that's why they stopped making them.
2007Jul 31
Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
at one time 3 of the windows didn't work. then within 4 months the back two fell and wouldn't go up. i randomly got pulled over and had to open the door so i could talk to the officer. so i decided i needed to fix it. my brother is a mechanic and with parts would have charged me around 300. I called around and bought the motor and regulator(i think it is called that) for only about 120 at a junk yard. the part was new though, surprised me. they only had the back left one. replaced it myself with my brother's tools(and some advice) in about 30 min. other window is held by a piece of wood, though it has crept down a few millimeters.
2007Nov 08
Bonneville SLE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 112,000 miles
I too have had problems with the right rear window. I was sitting in the car when I heard a thud and didn't realize what had happened until I started driving and heard the wind noise. Obviously, the window wouldn't go up and I've experienced the very costly repair. After reading all these reviews, I'm waiting for the left rear window to go.
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2008Mar 24
Bonneville LE 3800
- Automatic transmission
- 143,000 miles
Anything that is electrical that can go wrong will with this piece of sh*t Bonneville. To date, both rear windows dropped, now have rubber door stop holding them up. The sunroof , screw it, I tilted it to close it - side hinge broke. Fuel gauge, that would be 500 or more, screw it - I keep track. Have spent more damn money trying to fix front end vibration, new tires X3, transaxle, wheel bearing, front end alignment, now just drive it as is. Fog lamp on passenger side replaced 3X, goes out whenever. Can't believe it. This is my 3rd and final Bonneville. I have written to Gm and told them to kiss my butt never buying their product again.
2008Jan 17
Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Because of a faulty design with the power windows on my Pontiac, the rear windows dropped and stopped working. I contacted Pontiac and they told me that they have not received enough complaints to warrant a recall for this problem. I am asking all of you out there to get on the Pontiac web site and file a formal complaint. There are strength in numbers and we need to let Pontiac know that they should be responsible for putting out a faulty product. LET THEM HEAR ABOUT IT.
2007Aug 08
Bonneville Bonneville 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 9,800 miles
all 4 windows have dropped,had a dealer to repair the 1st one for 325.00 !!!. I have clamped the other 3 shut by removing the door panel,raising window assembly all the way up,holding them in place with 2 radiator hose clamps.Works very well
2007Nov 10
(reported on)Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
The right rear window just fell down on my way to work in May of this year. Then about a month ago the left rear window fell down. We've tried to keep it up with wedges and tape but nothing has worked. We may get them fixed, maybe not. But we will definitely be trading off the car.
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2007Oct 23
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 72,533 miles
Overnight the driver-side rear window fell open while parked in the driveway. The dealer estimates $670 to replace the motor and regulator. We decided to not fix the problem but the dealer said it would cost as much to jam the window shut as to fix it. We used clear package sealing tape to hold the wiondow shut.
Estimate to repair - $670. Our cost to alieve the problem $0.04
2007Oct 20
(reported on)Bonneville SSE 3.8L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
(3) three windows had problem the only window that went up or down is drivers all the windows stopped going up so had to drive around with tape on windows to keep them up it is very frustrating for this problem not to be covered by Pontiac and I have seen other Bonnevilles with the windows taped,
2007Aug 31
(reported on)Bonneville Ssei
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
ABOUT A MONTH AGO I WAS ROLLING MY BACK WINDOWS UP AND I HEAR A CLANKING NOISE, THEN MY WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL UP I COULD PULL IT UP WITH MY HANDS BUT THATS IT. I WORK FOR A DEALERSHIP AND THE CHEAPEST IT WOULD COST ME TO FIX IS 230.00, THATS JUST FOR THE DAMNED PART... WELL CHECK THIS SH*T OUT, 3 WEEKS LATER THE OTHER BACK WINDOW WENT OUT... IT DID THE SAME THING.. NOW I AM A WOMAN WHO LOVES CARS AND ESPECIALLY MY CARS BUT WHEN THIS TYPE OF STUFF HAPPENS IT SOURS THAT... I WILL BE FIXING THE WINDOWS FOR A TOTAL OF 576.00 AND THEN I WILL BE SELLING MY CAR.
2007Jul 09
(reported on)Bonneville SLE 3.2L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Separate incidents: One by one my two back window and passenger front window would not go up all the way. Called a local window repair man who came to the house and for $200 to $300 took the assembly apart and replaced a plastic gear that had worn out.
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2007Jun 19
(reported on)Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
Never a problem with the windows not working until 3 weeks ago. Heard a clang when rolling the right window up. Stopped rolling even though the window motor could be heard. Can push window up manually by hand pressure. Today the same thing happened on the left rear side. Pontiac knows they have a problem but they do not care. The last Pontiac I will own.
2007Mar 19
(reported on)Bonneville 3.8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Have two windows that broke. also have a friend that has the exact problems with her Bonneville.
2007Feb 10
(reported on)Bonneville SE V6
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
Both the back driver and passenger power windows stopped working. The back driver side doesn't go up or down period, the back passenger window dropped and does not go up or down. The back passenger window I pulled up, took metal strips and jammed between the window and the trim. Not paying a ridiculous amount of money because of faulty workmanship. This reminds me why I haven't owned an American made car in the last 12 yrs and wont be owning another again, their all pieces of crap.
2006Nov 19
(reported on)Bonneville
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Both back windows got stuck down!!! They are naturally the kids windows so when I fix them, they try to play with them and I have to fix them again! This is really an issue because someone could get into the car fairly easily. Not to mention the weather beating on our faces. I refuse to have this fixed for nearly a GRAND!!! GM engineered the actuator as part of the motor so the whole assembly has to be replaced. GM, I hope you're reading this because I'm telling everyone I know about what happened to me and what kind of TOYOTA I'm looking to buy now!!!
2006Dec 13
(reported on)Bonneville V6
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
My back passenger-side window quit working last year in the winter and we decided that we wouldn't need it until the next summer, so we put off fixing it. At that time we just had difficulty getting it to close, but we were able eventually to get it to close. Then summer came and we didn't really use it so we still didn't get it fixed. Last weekend I babysitted for a friend and one of the kids used the window and it wouldn't go back up and so we took it to a collision shop here in town and they put a wedge in it until we could have it fixed. The collision shop have been very nice as they called around to some salvage yards to see if they could find a used motor and the other part that needs replaced. We found a salvage yard who has both parts brand new for $150.00 and the collision shop are only going to charge us $55.00 in labor! We had contacted the Pontiac Dealership first and they wanted > $400.00 for it, so we got an early Christmas present!
2006Sep 21
(reported on)Bonneville
- 70,000 miles
I LOVE my Bonneville... runs great, looks great except for the paint stirrers stuck in the pass rear to keep the damn window up. THEN one at a time they ALL went. are now all disconnected and have to use the sunroof for any air. I only owe $1000.00 on the car and think rather than fix them, I may trade for another.. love pontiacs (way back to my 67 goat) but unless Pontiac takes notice? I'll buy foreign.
2006Jun 16
(reported on)Bonneville
- 98,000 miles
Both of the rear windows are now like this. Does anyone know how to fix it?
2006Jun 12
(reported on)Bonneville LE
- 77,000 miles
My front passenger side window was working intermittently but no longer works at all now. My rear driver side window fell down in December. I went out to my car to leave and the back window was down and I couldn't get it back up. We had to duck tape it up. Unwilling to pay to fix a window that I never use, I asked the shop that I go to to prop it up so that it can't fall again. There is a service bulletin on this issue but no recall has ever been issued.
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2006Jan 01
Bonneville SE 3.8L V6
Both rear windows dropped like everyone else on here. Called the dealership, and they wanted 400 plus a motor/rotor. I got some off a auto parts store, not factory, but they seem to be better than factory ones because my windows are still up. I replaced them myself, so saved the money on labor. When I got into the door, I realized the window motors had been replaced before. Piece of crap parts. I keep them locked so they will last hopefully, passengers don't like it but it costs a fortune. Also my passenger side front window imploded while I was driving, very strange. My drivers side front window makes a weird noise when it goes up and down, I'm sure we all have the same problems.
Jeff B.
Chico, CA, USA
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