pontiac bonneville 2005 Complaints

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

magnasteer issue: extremely difficult steering at low speeds (below 15 mph) when vehicle is at operating temperature. summer time conditions enhance this problem. when the steering fluid heats up, the steering becomes more difficult or impossible. the magnasteer rack has been replaced 1 time. this cured the problem temporarily (1000 miles). the dealership has worked feverishly and extremely well to correct the problem. problem unresolved so far. *jb

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y55U

STEERING

intermediate shaft was replaced by the dealer at approximately 32000 miles and now i have the same symptoms again, clunk in the front of the vehicle when turning. there is approximately 40000 miles on the vehicle now. unfortunately there is no warranty left so i really can't drive the car for fear of wrecking and possibly killing someone. *nm

Reported in: JOPLIN MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K65U

STEERING

when the right front wheel passes through standing water moisture is deflected onto the serpentine belt. the serpentine belt slips causing a loss of power steering which renders the vehicle not able steer until the serpentine belt stops slipping. multiple occurrences.

Reported in: JACKSONVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y25U

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

while driving there is hard shifting and slipping in transmission.

Reported in: EDEN MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K55U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

driver information center shows low brake fluid and low tire pressure, there is nothing wrong with the brakes of the tires. i can't change any settings for the dic. this is the third time this has happened in combination or another. i am constantly checking these systems every time i use the car.

Reported in: BROOKLYN NY || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

2005 pontiac bonneville, clunking noise in steering. per dealer, intermediate shaft is manufacturer known problem, while under warranty shaft was lubed, then replaced, then lubed again. problem persists and is worse in cold weather. steering becomes less than accurate providing improper road feedback and improper response to driver input. my concern is that shaft will fail or will cause other steering failure. this has been a persistent problem since ownership taken 4 sept 2004.

Reported in: HATBORO PA || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y85U

SUSPENSION

vibration at about 60 mph tried several time to have this problem solved ,no solution. i've also called gm several time they sent me to a gm dealer no solution.called gm back and was told this car was probably design to do this ,you can believe or not this is the truth.

Reported in: CAMDEN AR || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K65U

TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

driver information center (dic) on the 2005 pontiac bonneville has a serious design flaw. i had it replaced once under warranty because it became impossible to reset it. now 4 years later, i'm experiencing the same problem and don't want to pay over $100 for what the manufacturer ought to cover.

Reported in: DAVIDSONVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y15U

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the engine started to lose power. when the vehicle stalled it would not restart and smoke started was coming from the engine. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure due to the sensors melting. the vehicle has been repaired. the failure mileage was 63,635.

Reported in: CLEBURNE TX || Crash: N || VIN #:

STEERING

trying to make hard turn either left or right mostly while parking the power steering locks or gets really tight. put power steering fluid in. does nothing at all. what can i do. looking at other post...obviously nothing.

Reported in: PITTSBURGH PA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled. the contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.

Reported in: FOREST MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y85U

AIR BAGS

tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled. the contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.

Reported in: FOREST MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 1G2HZ54Y85U

AIR BAGS

car shut off while sitting at yield sign ,was rear ended by oncoming traffic.1

Reported in: FOREST MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 162HZ54Y85U

ENGINE

car shut off while sitting at yield sign ,was rear ended by oncoming traffic.1

Reported in: FOREST MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 162HZ54Y85U

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

car shut off while sitting at yield sign ,was rear ended by oncoming traffic.1

Reported in: FOREST MS || Crash: Y || VIN #: 162HZ54Y85U

AIR BAGS

my air bag light came on and won't go off and i was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if i am in a crash.

Reported in: LATHROP MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K65U

AIR BAGS

my air bag light came on and won't go off and i was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if i am in a crash.

Reported in: LATHROP MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K65U

AIR BAGS

my air bag light came on and won't go off and i was wanting to know if anyone else is having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if i am in a crash.

Reported in: LATHROP MO || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HX52K65U

AIR BAGS

air bags light is on all the time, electrical problems and had the ignition key changed in 2010 at a chervrolet dealership

Reported in: WHEELING IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HY54K05U

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

air bags light is on all the time, electrical problems and had the ignition key changed in 2010 at a chervrolet dealership

Reported in: WHEELING IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 1G2HY54K05U