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Feb 22, 2019 Air Bags 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,000. .*BF CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AN AI...

Feb 22, 2019 Air Bags 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,000. .*BF CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AN AI...

May 13, 2016 Electrical System 96,000 mi

CAR WILL RE-START ON ITS OWN AFTER KEY IS REMOVED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE CAR, THEN REMOVING THE KEY AND OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO EXIT: IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS THE UPPER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR (THE UNLOCK FUNCTION) INSTEAD OF PRESSING THE LOWER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON...

May 13, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

CAR WILL RE-START ON ITS OWN AFTER KEY IS REMOVED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE CAR, THEN REMOVING THE KEY AND OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO EXIT: IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS THE UPPER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR (THE UNLOCK FUNCTION) INSTEAD OF PRESSING THE LOWER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON...

May 13, 2016 Electrical System 96,000 mi

CAR WILL RE-START ON ITS OWN AFTER KEY IS REMOVED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE CAR, THEN REMOVING THE KEY AND OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO EXIT: IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS THE UPPER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR (THE UNLOCK FUNCTION) INSTEAD OF PRESSING THE LOWER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON...

May 13, 2016 Engine 96,000 mi

CAR WILL RE-START ON ITS OWN AFTER KEY IS REMOVED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE CAR, THEN REMOVING THE KEY AND OPENING THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO EXIT: IF YOU ACCIDENTALLY PRESS THE UPPER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR (THE UNLOCK FUNCTION) INSTEAD OF PRESSING THE LOWER PART OF THE LOCK BUTTON...

Apr 14, 2016 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GASKETS AND VALVE COVER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Apr 14, 2016 Engine Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GASKETS AND VALVE COVER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System 80,529 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, BUT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NE...

Jun 18, 2015 Electrical System 80,529 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, BUT IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED AND NE...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 48,502 mi

IGNITION SWITCH, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE & SECURITY/THEFT MODULE WERE ALL REPLACED BECAUSE AUTO WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO THEIR FAILURE. THE MOBILE MECHANIC CHARGED $616.22 FOR PARTS, $1215.00 FOR LABOR & $13.08 FOR A HAZARDOUS WASTE FEE, TOTAL REPAIR WAS $1844.30. PLEASE SEND EMAIL SO I CAN SCAN DETAILED...

Nov 18, 2014 Electrical System 48,502 mi

IGNITION SWITCH, ENGINE CONTROL MODULE & SECURITY/THEFT MODULE WERE ALL REPLACED BECAUSE AUTO WAS INOPERABLE DUE TO THEIR FAILURE. THE MOBILE MECHANIC CHARGED $616.22 FOR PARTS, $1215.00 FOR LABOR & $13.08 FOR A HAZARDOUS WASTE FEE, TOTAL REPAIR WAS $1844.30. PLEASE SEND EMAIL SO I CAN SCAN DETAILED...

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags 160,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON MY DASH FOR SOME TIME NOW (NOT SURE HOW LONG BUT A COUPLE OF YEARS OR MORE) AND WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS DASH INDICATOR WITH THE RECENT AIRBAG RECALLS. MY VIN DOESN'T MATCH ANY SUCH RECALL NOTICES, HOWEVER SOME NEWS WEBSITES (LIKE CBS) INITIALLY INDICTED 200...

Oct 23, 2014 Air Bags 160,000 mi

I HAVE HAD A AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON MY DASH FOR SOME TIME NOW (NOT SURE HOW LONG BUT A COUPLE OF YEARS OR MORE) AND WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THIS DASH INDICATOR WITH THE RECENT AIRBAG RECALLS. MY VIN DOESN'T MATCH ANY SUCH RECALL NOTICES, HOWEVER SOME NEWS WEBSITES (LIKE CBS) INITIALLY INDICTED 200...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System Fire 188,000 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE CONSTANT. 10/2013 SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE IN MOTION12/2013 LEAKS IN LOWER GASKET VALVE...ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT MOST OF THE TIME 04/2014 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON DUE TO O2 SENSOR FAILURE EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT 7/2014 INTERIOR LI...

Sep 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 188,000 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE CONSTANT. 10/2013 SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE IN MOTION12/2013 LEAKS IN LOWER GASKET VALVE...ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT MOST OF THE TIME 04/2014 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON DUE TO O2 SENSOR FAILURE EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT 7/2014 INTERIOR LI...

Sep 16, 2014 Electrical System Fire 188,000 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE CONSTANT. 10/2013 SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE IN MOTION12/2013 LEAKS IN LOWER GASKET VALVE...ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT MOST OF THE TIME 04/2014 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON DUE TO O2 SENSOR FAILURE EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT 7/2014 INTERIOR LI...

Sep 16, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System Fire 188,000 mi

MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR AND O2 SENSOR FAILURE CONSTANT. 10/2013 SECURITY LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY WHILE IN MOTION12/2013 LEAKS IN LOWER GASKET VALVE...ENGINE IS EXTREMELY HOT MOST OF THE TIME 04/2014 SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS ON DUE TO O2 SENSOR FAILURE EVEN AFTER REPLACEMENT 7/2014 INTERIOR LI...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. UPDATED 10/02/14...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 82,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. UPDATED 10/02/14...

Jul 17, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY ROUGH AS IF IT COULD HAVE STALLED WHEN THERE WAS A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL OR LESS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING...

Jul 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY ROUGH AS IF IT COULD HAVE STALLED WHEN THERE WAS A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL OR LESS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING...

Jul 17, 2014 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY ROUGH AS IF IT COULD HAVE STALLED WHEN THERE WAS A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL OR LESS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING...

Jul 17, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIVE EXTREMELY ROUGH AS IF IT COULD HAVE STALLED WHEN THERE WAS A QUARTER TANK OF FUEL OR LESS. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING...

Jul 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 295 IN NJ MY VEHICLE STALLED. THE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WITH A SEMI. THE VEHICLE AFTER 20 MINUTES AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP AND I DECIDED TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME BY TAKING BACK ROADS AWAY FROM THE INTERSTAT...

Jul 2, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 295 IN NJ MY VEHICLE STALLED. THE STALLED AND ALMOST CAUSED A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT WITH A SEMI. THE VEHICLE AFTER 20 MINUTES AND NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED BACK UP AND I DECIDED TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME BY TAKING BACK ROADS AWAY FROM THE INTERSTAT...

Jun 12, 2014 Power Train 138,000 mi

I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK AND MY KEY WOULD NOT GO TO OFF OR START. IT WAS STUCK ON ACC AND ON. *TR

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK AND MY KEY WOULD NOT GO TO OFF OR START. IT WAS STUCK ON ACC AND ON. *TR

Jun 12, 2014 Power Train 138,000 mi

I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK AND MY KEY WOULD NOT GO TO OFF OR START. IT WAS STUCK ON ACC AND ON. *TR

Jun 12, 2014 Electrical System 138,000 mi

I PUT MY CAR INTO PARK AND MY KEY WOULD NOT GO TO OFF OR START. IT WAS STUCK ON ACC AND ON. *TR

Mar 13, 2014 Engine 113,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANU...

Mar 13, 2014 Engine 113,019 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH OUT WARNINGS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANU...

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 215,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, SMELLED WIRE BURNING AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AT THE HEADLINER THEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF, TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INOP. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED KEY OFF. THEN NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO THAT THERE IS NO POWER TO THE OBD-II. HAVE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DAMA...

Jun 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 215,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, SMELLED WIRE BURNING AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AT THE HEADLINER THEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF, TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INOP. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED KEY OFF. THEN NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO THAT THERE IS NO POWER TO THE OBD-II. HAVE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DAMA...

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 215,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, SMELLED WIRE BURNING AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AT THE HEADLINER THEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF, TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INOP. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED KEY OFF. THEN NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO THAT THERE IS NO POWER TO THE OBD-II. HAVE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DAMA...

Jun 17, 2013 Exterior Lighting 215,000 mi

AS I WAS DRIVING, SMELLED WIRE BURNING AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AT THE HEADLINER THEN THE INTERIOR LIGHTS SHUT OFF, TRUNK RELEASE SWITCH INOP. I PULLED OVER ON THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED KEY OFF. THEN NOTICED TWO WEEKS AGO THAT THERE IS NO POWER TO THE OBD-II. HAVE ABLE TO REPAIR THE DAMA...

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ...

Nov 14, 2011 Steering 109,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN MAKING A CLUNKING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE ...

May 2, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 2 DEFECTS 1) "CLUNKING" OF STEERING SHAFT - HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE 2) GAS GAUGE STOP WORKING AFTER 4 YEAR (2006). *TR

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Other 25,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 2 DEFECTS 1) "CLUNKING" OF STEERING SHAFT - HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE 2) GAS GAUGE STOP WORKING AFTER 4 YEAR (2006). *TR

May 2, 2011 Steering 25,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 2 DEFECTS 1) "CLUNKING" OF STEERING SHAFT - HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE 2) GAS GAUGE STOP WORKING AFTER 4 YEAR (2006). *TR

May 2, 2011 Fuel System, Other 25,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SE 2 DEFECTS 1) "CLUNKING" OF STEERING SHAFT - HAS BEEN REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE 2) GAS GAUGE STOP WORKING AFTER 4 YEAR (2006). *TR

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I HAVE TWO GM VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT THE SAME DANGEROUS CONDITION OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS CONDITION OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. UPON RE-START OF THE VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (AND /OR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY) IS STUCK AND IT REQUIRES A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE ...

Jul 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 85,000 mi

I HAVE TWO GM VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT THE SAME DANGEROUS CONDITION OF SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THIS CONDITION OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AFTER BEING TURNED OFF. UPON RE-START OF THE VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL (AND /OR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY) IS STUCK AND IT REQUIRES A LARGE AMOUNT OF FORCE ...

Apr 30, 2010 Suspension

BOUGHT A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 3 MONTHS AGO. WITHIN THE MONTH HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT & RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARMS AT 700.00. CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM BECAUSE IT DOESN'T ALWAYS START-UP FEELS LIKE IT IS CHOCKING. LASTLY THIS PAST WEEK AS I TURN LEFT AND SOMETIMES RIGHT THERE IS A POPPIN...

Apr 30, 2010 Suspension

BOUGHT A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 3 MONTHS AGO. WITHIN THE MONTH HAD TO REPLACE THE LEFT & RIGHT REAR TRAILING ARMS AT 700.00. CAR SEEMS TO HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM BECAUSE IT DOESN'T ALWAYS START-UP FEELS LIKE IT IS CHOCKING. LASTLY THIS PAST WEEK AS I TURN LEFT AND SOMETIMES RIGHT THERE IS A POPPIN...

Feb 16, 2010 Steering 19,964 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE. LOCATED ON STEERING COLUMN. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BE ADDRESSED. IT A FAILURE ON MORE THAN ONE MODEL OF GM CARS. ITS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE 2001 UP TO THIS DATE. SEEMS NHTSA HAS NOT NOTICED OR DONE ANYTHING TO MAKE GM CORRECT PROBLEM. GM HAS GONE ON ITS MERRY WAY COL...

Feb 16, 2010 Steering 19,964 mi

STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOISE. LOCATED ON STEERING COLUMN. THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT BE ADDRESSED. IT A FAILURE ON MORE THAN ONE MODEL OF GM CARS. ITS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE 2001 UP TO THIS DATE. SEEMS NHTSA HAS NOT NOTICED OR DONE ANYTHING TO MAKE GM CORRECT PROBLEM. GM HAS GONE ON ITS MERRY WAY COL...

Sep 1, 2009 Steering

MY 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HAS A BANGING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. I AM TOLD THERE IS A SAFETY DEFECT BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS. *TR

Sep 1, 2009 Steering

MY 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HAS A BANGING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR. I AM TOLD THERE IS A SAFETY DEFECT BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE BUT I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH THIS. *TR

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,290 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING MOTOR OIL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. HE WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL ASSIST WITH...

Apr 14, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,290 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING MOTOR OIL COMING FROM THE ENGINE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT TO HAVE THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. HE WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THEIR DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT THEY WILL ASSIST WITH...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure

WATER PROBLEMS: 1) WATER DRAINING FROM WINDOWS INTO INTERIOR SOAKING FLOORBOARDS. THIS IS DUE TO THE RUBBER CAULKING THAT ATTACHES A PLASTIC SHEET ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS THAT DIVERTS THE WATER DOWN THE DOOR PANEL. THE CAULKING ULTIMATELY FAILS. OUT OF WARRANTY, I TOOK OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR P...

Feb 17, 2009 Structure

WATER PROBLEMS: 1) WATER DRAINING FROM WINDOWS INTO INTERIOR SOAKING FLOORBOARDS. THIS IS DUE TO THE RUBBER CAULKING THAT ATTACHES A PLASTIC SHEET ON THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS THAT DIVERTS THE WATER DOWN THE DOOR PANEL. THE CAULKING ULTIMATELY FAILS. OUT OF WARRANTY, I TOOK OFF THE INTERIOR DOOR P...

Sep 30, 2008 Visibility 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Sep 30, 2008 Visibility 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Sep 30, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Sep 30, 2008 Structure 40,000 mi

2002 BONNEVILLE: ALL 4 DOORS/WINDOWS HAVE BEEN RE-SEALED MULTIPLE TIMES BECAUSE RAIN WATER FLOWS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS, THEN FLOWS INSIDE THE DOOR, AND THEN FLOWS INTO THE CAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR DOOR, CAUSING SOAKED CARPETING (PUDDLES) AND MOLD. SUN-ROOF MECHANICAL LINKAGE HAS CRACK...

Jun 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, OIL LEAKS ONTO THE VALVE COVER MANIFOLD. SMOKE APPEARS UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT SMELLS BURNING OIL. WHEN THE HOOD IS LIFTED, HE CAN SEE THE OIL ON THE VALVE COVER MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT MUST CHECK THE O...

Jun 13, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, OIL LEAKS ONTO THE VALVE COVER MANIFOLD. SMOKE APPEARS UNDER THE HOOD AND THE CONTACT SMELLS BURNING OIL. WHEN THE HOOD IS LIFTED, HE CAN SEE THE OIL ON THE VALVE COVER MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT MUST CHECK THE O...

Jun 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, BRAKES, AND TRACTION CONTROL COME ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IS DISABLED WHEN LIGHT IS ON. BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS GREATLY REDUCED SOMETIMES WHILE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT FUNCTION WHEN LIGHT IS ON. DEALER SAID GM HAD IS...

Jun 4, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67,000 mi

WARNING LIGHTS FOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, BRAKES, AND TRACTION CONTROL COME ON AND OFF RANDOMLY. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE FEATURE IS DISABLED WHEN LIGHT IS ON. BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS GREATLY REDUCED SOMETIMES WHILE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON. TRACTION CONTROL DOES NOT FUNCTION WHEN LIGHT IS ON. DEALER SAID GM HAD IS...

Dec 4, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON THIS VEHICLE IN 110,000 MILES AND IS DUE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. CLUNK NOISE CONTINUALLY RETURNS ALONG WITH NOTICEABLE PLAY IN STEERING CONTROL SHORTLY AFTER EACH REPLACEMENT. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO DANGER OF STEERING FAILURE, BUT I'M NOT CONVINCED. ...

Dec 4, 2007 Steering 40,000 mi

THIS IS THE THIRD STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON THIS VEHICLE IN 110,000 MILES AND IS DUE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. CLUNK NOISE CONTINUALLY RETURNS ALONG WITH NOTICEABLE PLAY IN STEERING CONTROL SHORTLY AFTER EACH REPLACEMENT. DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO DANGER OF STEERING FAILURE, BUT I'M NOT CONVINCED. ...

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,600 mi

3/13/2007 COOLANT LEAK IN LOWER AND UPPER GASKETS AT 65,600 MILES. REQUIRED REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF LOWER AND UPPER GASKETS AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. EVIDENTLY A GM PROBLEM WITH GASKETS. $700 REPAIR ON CAR THAT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF BY ORIGINAL OWNER AND ONLY DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Visibility 33,212 mi

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW REGULATOR DESIGN. 3/30/2005 33,212 MILES, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHUDDERS AND STOPPED WORKING, WOULD NOT OPEN. WINDOW REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 3/13/2007 65,600 MILES, RT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW, WOULD NOT OPEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, COST TO REPAIR $500 8/20/2007 DRIVERS WINDOW...

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 24,414 mi

12/10/2002 1,840 MILES KNOCKING SOUND FROM LT FRONT WHEEL; REPLACED BEARING STRUT 7/22/2004 24,414 MILES CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT; LUBRICATED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 10/25/2004 28,000 MILES COMPLAINED OF STEERING NOISE, DEALET DID NOTHING 2/7/2005 31,584 MILES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURING CAR...

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 24,414 mi

12/10/2002 1,840 MILES KNOCKING SOUND FROM LT FRONT WHEEL; REPLACED BEARING STRUT 7/22/2004 24,414 MILES CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT; LUBRICATED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 10/25/2004 28,000 MILES COMPLAINED OF STEERING NOISE, DEALET DID NOTHING 2/7/2005 31,584 MILES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURING CAR...

Aug 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,600 mi

3/13/2007 COOLANT LEAK IN LOWER AND UPPER GASKETS AT 65,600 MILES. REQUIRED REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF LOWER AND UPPER GASKETS AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. EVIDENTLY A GM PROBLEM WITH GASKETS. $700 REPAIR ON CAR THAT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF BY ORIGINAL OWNER AND ONLY DRIVER OF VEHICLE. *TR

Aug 22, 2007 Visibility 33,212 mi

PROBLEMS WITH WINDOW REGULATOR DESIGN. 3/30/2005 33,212 MILES, DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SHUDDERS AND STOPPED WORKING, WOULD NOT OPEN. WINDOW REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. 3/13/2007 65,600 MILES, RT FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW, WOULD NOT OPEN, REQUIRED REPLACEMENT, COST TO REPAIR $500 8/20/2007 DRIVERS WINDOW...

Aug 22, 2007 Suspension 24,414 mi

12/10/2002 1,840 MILES KNOCKING SOUND FROM LT FRONT WHEEL; REPLACED BEARING STRUT 7/22/2004 24,414 MILES CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT; LUBRICATED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 10/25/2004 28,000 MILES COMPLAINED OF STEERING NOISE, DEALET DID NOTHING 2/7/2005 31,584 MILES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURING CAR...

Aug 22, 2007 Steering 24,414 mi

12/10/2002 1,840 MILES KNOCKING SOUND FROM LT FRONT WHEEL; REPLACED BEARING STRUT 7/22/2004 24,414 MILES CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING SHAFT; LUBRICATED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 10/25/2004 28,000 MILES COMPLAINED OF STEERING NOISE, DEALET DID NOTHING 2/7/2005 31,584 MILES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TURING CAR...

Jun 8, 2007 Power Train 10,000 mi

1. THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE NEW. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY SENT THE CAR TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED INTERMITTANTLY EVEN AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, SHUDDERS ON ACCELERATION AND SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. ...

Jun 8, 2007 Power Train 10,000 mi

1. THE TRANSMISSION ON OUR 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE NEW. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY SENT THE CAR TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP BUT THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED INTERMITTANTLY EVEN AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS. THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS, SHUDDERS ON ACCELERATION AND SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. ...

May 15, 2007 Visibility 62,000 mi

LATE MARCH 2007 REAR DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK. ELECTRIC MOTOR CABLE TWISTED. COST $400. AT THIS TIME BACK PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK. FELL OFF TRACK , POSSIBLE MOTOR CABLE PROBLEM . FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK. FROZE IN POSITION. *AK

May 15, 2007 Visibility 62,000 mi

LATE MARCH 2007 REAR DRIVER WINDOW WOULD NOT WORK. ELECTRIC MOTOR CABLE TWISTED. COST $400. AT THIS TIME BACK PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK. FELL OFF TRACK , POSSIBLE MOTOR CABLE PROBLEM . FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK. FROZE IN POSITION. *AK

May 3, 2007 Seats

WINDOW ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE FALL DOWN , WHEN PROBLEM WAS LOCATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR GUIDE WIRE WAS TWISTED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE WIRE TWISTED ON IT ALSO. CAR SEAMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SEAT WARMERS WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNED ON. WINDOWS ALSO WILL NOT LET DOWN AT T...

May 3, 2007 Visibility

WINDOW ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE FALL DOWN , WHEN PROBLEM WAS LOCATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR GUIDE WIRE WAS TWISTED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE WIRE TWISTED ON IT ALSO. CAR SEAMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SEAT WARMERS WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNED ON. WINDOWS ALSO WILL NOT LET DOWN AT T...

May 3, 2007 Seats

WINDOW ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE FALL DOWN , WHEN PROBLEM WAS LOCATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR GUIDE WIRE WAS TWISTED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE WIRE TWISTED ON IT ALSO. CAR SEAMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SEAT WARMERS WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNED ON. WINDOWS ALSO WILL NOT LET DOWN AT T...

May 3, 2007 Visibility

WINDOW ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE FALL DOWN , WHEN PROBLEM WAS LOCATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR GUIDE WIRE WAS TWISTED. REGULATOR WAS REPLACED AND THE WIRE TWISTED ON IT ALSO. CAR SEAMS TO HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SEAT WARMERS WILL NOT TURN ON WHEN TURNED ON. WINDOWS ALSO WILL NOT LET DOWN AT T...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 76,560 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE TRUNK AND INNER DOME LIGHTS FIVE TIMES, AND THREE TIMES BY THE OWNER. THE FUSES FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE TRUNK AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TRUNK WAS...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 76,560 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE TRUNK AND INNER DOME LIGHTS FIVE TIMES, AND THREE TIMES BY THE OWNER. THE FUSES FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE TRUNK AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TRUNK WAS...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 76,560 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE TRUNK AND INNER DOME LIGHTS FIVE TIMES, AND THREE TIMES BY THE OWNER. THE FUSES FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE TRUNK AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TRUNK WAS...

Apr 17, 2007 Electrical System 76,560 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FUSES FOR THE TRUNK AND INNER DOME LIGHTS FIVE TIMES, AND THREE TIMES BY THE OWNER. THE FUSES FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE TRUNK AJAR INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TRUNK WAS...

Apr 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,123 mi

THE TIP OF A SPARK PLUG BROKE OFF INTO THE PISTON CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. GM HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR MY REPLACEMENT ENGINE. *JB

Apr 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 92,123 mi

THE TIP OF A SPARK PLUG BROKE OFF INTO THE PISTON CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. GM HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE ME FOR MY REPLACEMENT ENGINE. *JB

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE PLENIUM GASKET, CRACKED MANIFOLD. *AK

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,000 mi

COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE PLENIUM GASKET, CRACKED MANIFOLD. *AK

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AFTER STARTING MY PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2002 THE 'AIR BAG' LIGHT LIT AND STAYED ON. DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEEDS, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. CAR CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. DEALER HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A PROBLEM WHERE AIR BAG WOULD SUD...

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AFTER STARTING MY PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2002 THE 'AIR BAG' LIGHT LIT AND STAYED ON. DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEEDS, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. CAR CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. DEALER HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A PROBLEM WHERE AIR BAG WOULD SUD...

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AFTER STARTING MY PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2002 THE 'AIR BAG' LIGHT LIT AND STAYED ON. DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEEDS, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. CAR CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. DEALER HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A PROBLEM WHERE AIR BAG WOULD SUD...

Jan 31, 2007 Air Bags 56,000 mi

AFTER STARTING MY PONTIAC BONNEVILLE 2002 THE 'AIR BAG' LIGHT LIT AND STAYED ON. DRIVING NORMALLY DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT NORMAL SPEEDS, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH NO WARNING. CAR CONTINUED TO OPERATE NORMALLY. DEALER HAS NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A PROBLEM WHERE AIR BAG WOULD SUD...

Jan 16, 2007 Steering 35,398 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE IS EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURE WITH HIS STEERING COLUMN WHICH HE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING OF 35,398 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS STEERING COLUMN FEELS LOOSE, AND DOES NOT RESPOND READILY TO CHANGES IN ...

Jan 16, 2007 Steering 13,140 mi

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING 9/02. THE PONTIAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLEANED AND LUBED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE CAME BACK IN MARCH 2005 THIS TIME THE PONTIAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS WORN AND NOISY. THEY REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNDER GO...

Jan 16, 2007 Steering 35,398 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE IS EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURE WITH HIS STEERING COLUMN WHICH HE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD AN ODOMETER READING OF 35,398 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS STEERING COLUMN FEELS LOOSE, AND DOES NOT RESPOND READILY TO CHANGES IN ...

Jan 16, 2007 Steering 13,140 mi

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE STEERING 9/02. THE PONTIAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLEANED AND LUBED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. THE SAME CLUNKING NOISE CAME BACK IN MARCH 2005 THIS TIME THE PONTIAC SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS WORN AND NOISY. THEY REPLACE THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT UNDER GO...

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT IS LEAKING AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE HE HAS WITH HIS VEHICLE AND THAT HE WASN'T AWARE ABOUT THE ISSUE UNTIL HE WAS DOING RESEARCH ONLINE. BY THE TIME THE CONTACT FOUND ...

Dec 21, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATES THAT THE ENGINE COOLANT IS LEAKING AT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT STATES THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE SAME ISSUE HE HAS WITH HIS VEHICLE AND THAT HE WASN'T AWARE ABOUT THE ISSUE UNTIL HE WAS DOING RESEARCH ONLINE. BY THE TIME THE CONTACT FOUND ...

Oct 12, 2006 Visibility 25,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE WINDOW MOTOR ON BOTH VEHICLES SEEM DEFECTIVE. ON MY GRAND PRIX, 3 OF THE FOUR WINDOW MOTORS STOPPED WORKING. ON MY BONNEVILLE, ALL 4 WINDOW MOTORS STOPPED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. VERY OFTEN IT HAS BEEN STUC...

Oct 12, 2006 Visibility 25,000 mi

I HAVE OWNED A 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE WINDOW MOTOR ON BOTH VEHICLES SEEM DEFECTIVE. ON MY GRAND PRIX, 3 OF THE FOUR WINDOW MOTORS STOPPED WORKING. ON MY BONNEVILLE, ALL 4 WINDOW MOTORS STOPPED. THE WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. VERY OFTEN IT HAS BEEN STUC...

Oct 10, 2006 Steering 40,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. A HESITATION WAS ALSO FELT IN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING NEED TO BE LUBRICATED AND THE STEERING FLUID WAS CHECK, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.

Oct 10, 2006 Steering 40,600 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING TURNS A CLUNKING NOISE WAS HEARD. A HESITATION WAS ALSO FELT IN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE STEERING NEED TO BE LUBRICATED AND THE STEERING FLUID WAS CHECK, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.

Sep 19, 2006 Steering 20,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A CLUNKING SOUND & FEEL AS YOU TURN THE CAR. THE LOCAL DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SHAFT 3 OR 4 TIME IN 58,000 MILES, AND IT IS VERY BAD AGAIN. IN THE PAST THEY DID NOT CHARGE TO REPAIR, BUT NOW WANT TO. THIS IS LIKE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS IN THE SYSTEM FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM

Sep 19, 2006 Steering 20,000 mi

THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A CLUNKING SOUND & FEEL AS YOU TURN THE CAR. THE LOCAL DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SHAFT 3 OR 4 TIME IN 58,000 MILES, AND IT IS VERY BAD AGAIN. IN THE PAST THEY DID NOT CHARGE TO REPAIR, BUT NOW WANT TO. THIS IS LIKE SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS IN THE SYSTEM FOR THIS PROBLEM. *NM

Jul 12, 2006 Seats 27,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY HEATED CLOTH SEATS. FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS ALL WAS WELL THEN THE DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED HEATING. DEALER REPLACED ELEMENTS. SINCE THEN, REPEATED ELEMENTS AND FABRIC HAVE BEEN CHANGED. ELEMENT IMPRESSION HAS BEEN IN THE FABRIC EVER SINCE. SEAT RUNS EXTREMELY HOT AN...

Jul 12, 2006 Seats 27,000 mi

VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY HEATED CLOTH SEATS. FOR THE FIRST TWO YEARS ALL WAS WELL THEN THE DRIVERS SEAT STOPPED HEATING. DEALER REPLACED ELEMENTS. SINCE THEN, REPEATED ELEMENTS AND FABRIC HAVE BEEN CHANGED. ELEMENT IMPRESSION HAS BEEN IN THE FABRIC EVER SINCE. SEAT RUNS EXTREMELY HOT AN...

May 15, 2006 Steering 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 BONNEVILLE. TWICE DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD, THE DEALER REPAIRED AND REPLACED BEARINGS IN THE STEERING MECHANISM BECAUSE OF CLUNKING, BANGING, RUBBING NOISES AND PLAY IN THE STEERING. AT 87,000 MILES, IT BEGAN HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A DEFECT THAT THE...

May 15, 2006 Steering 55,000 mi

I HAVE A 2002 BONNEVILLE. TWICE DURING THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD, THE DEALER REPAIRED AND REPLACED BEARINGS IN THE STEERING MECHANISM BECAUSE OF CLUNKING, BANGING, RUBBING NOISES AND PLAY IN THE STEERING. AT 87,000 MILES, IT BEGAN HAPPENING AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY SAID IT WAS A DEFECT THAT THE...

Nov 21, 2005 Electronic Stability Control 64,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STABILITY SYSTEM. THE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED PERIODICALLY, STATING STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE. WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND DECELERATED TEMPORARILY. ALSO, IF THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRA...

Nov 21, 2005 Electronic Stability Control 64,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE STABILITY SYSTEM. THE STABILITY SYSTEM LIGHT ILLUMINATED PERIODICALLY, STATING STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE. WHEN THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND DECELERATED TEMPORARILY. ALSO, IF THE LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHEN APPLYING THE BRA...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE HAD BOTH REAR WINDOW GO DOWN AND WON'T COME BACK UP. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF READING OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ,BUT WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT IS REALLY A SHAME FOR SUCH A NICE LOOKING CAR TO HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T THE MANUFACTURER STAND BEHIND THER...

Nov 14, 2005 Visibility

I HAVE HAD BOTH REAR WINDOW GO DOWN AND WON'T COME BACK UP. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF READING OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ,BUT WHY IS NOTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT IS REALLY A SHAME FOR SUCH A NICE LOOKING CAR TO HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS. WHY WON'T THE MANUFACTURER STAND BEHIND THER...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR FOR MY 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE-CAMPAIGN #03034. IF I HAD REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, THROTTLE BODY NUTS, OR THROTTLE BODY GASKET BEFORE AUGUST 8, 2003, I WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SINCE I ONLY HAD OWNED THE CAR FOR 1 YEAR AT THAT TIME AND...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR FOR MY 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE-CAMPAIGN #03034. IF I HAD REPLACED THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, THROTTLE BODY NUTS, OR THROTTLE BODY GASKET BEFORE AUGUST 8, 2003, I WOULD HAVE BEEN ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT. SINCE I ONLY HAD OWNED THE CAR FOR 1 YEAR AT THAT TIME AND...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BATTERY PROBLEM. THE POSITIVE TERMINAL CAME OUT OF THE BATTERY. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 25, 2005. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. BATTERY ACID WAS SLIPPING OUT OF IT, AND THE BATTERY WAS IN THE BACK FLOOR BOARD. THEY NEUTRAL...

Oct 6, 2005 Electrical System

DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BATTERY PROBLEM. THE POSITIVE TERMINAL CAME OUT OF THE BATTERY. THIS HAPPENED ON AUGUST 25, 2005. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED THE DEALER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. BATTERY ACID WAS SLIPPING OUT OF IT, AND THE BATTERY WAS IN THE BACK FLOOR BOARD. THEY NEUTRAL...

Sep 14, 2005 Suspension

EARLY WEAR AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT LEFT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. 2002 BONNIVILLE 41273 MILES. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. *JB

Sep 14, 2005 Suspension

EARLY WEAR AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT LEFT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. 2002 BONNIVILLE 41273 MILES. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. *JB

Sep 14, 2005 Suspension

EARLY WEAR AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT LEFT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. 2002 BONNIVILLE 41273 MILES. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. *JB

Sep 14, 2005 Suspension

EARLY WEAR AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT LEFT HUB AND BEARING ASSEMBLY. 2002 BONNIVILLE 41273 MILES. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY CONCERN. *JB

Aug 23, 2005 Visibility

ON 08/03/05 FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW ON MY 2002 BONNEVILLE SSEI FAILED TO GO UP. THE BUTTON DIDN'T WORK ON THAT DOOR NOR ON DRIVER'S DOOR. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND IT COST ME $458.25 FOR A REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY TO FIX IT. THEN ON 08/23/05, LESS...

Aug 23, 2005 Visibility

ON 08/03/05 FOR NO APPARENT REASON, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW ON MY 2002 BONNEVILLE SSEI FAILED TO GO UP. THE BUTTON DIDN'T WORK ON THAT DOOR NOR ON DRIVER'S DOOR. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND IT COST ME $458.25 FOR A REGULATOR AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY TO FIX IT. THEN ON 08/23/05, LESS...

Aug 19, 2005 Seats Crash 81,000 mi

DT THE HEAD REST DID NOT PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF SUPPORT. VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN A REAR END CRASH IN FEBRUARY. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT. HAD A CASE OF WHIP LASH. THE CONSUMER CAN RAISE THE HEAD REST UP BUT CAN NOT PULL IT FORWARD. THIS FEBR 14TH, 2005. *AK

Aug 19, 2005 Seats Crash 81,000 mi

DT THE HEAD REST DID NOT PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF SUPPORT. VEHICLE WAS INVOLED IN A REAR END CRASH IN FEBRUARY. IT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT. HAD A CASE OF WHIP LASH. THE CONSUMER CAN RAISE THE HEAD REST UP BUT CAN NOT PULL IT FORWARD. THIS FEBR 14TH, 2005. *AK

Aug 11, 2005 Seats Crash

DEAR SIR OR MADAM, I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION IN A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE AND RECEIVED A CASE OF WHIPLASH, WHICH I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED HEAD REST. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I DID NOT CHECK OUT THE HEAD REST AS I DON'T USE HEAD RESTS DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING. ...

Aug 11, 2005 Seats Crash

DEAR SIR OR MADAM, I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION IN A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE AND RECEIVED A CASE OF WHIPLASH, WHICH I BELIEVE WAS DUE TO A POORLY DESIGNED HEAD REST. WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I DID NOT CHECK OUT THE HEAD REST AS I DON'T USE HEAD RESTS DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL DRIVING. ...

May 22, 2005 Steering 13,183 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS, STEERING COLUMN SHAKES AND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK IN FRONT END, NO ACCIDENTS OF LOSS OF STEERING, GM HAS REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 3 TIMES, THEN STRUTS, BUSHINGS AND MOUNTS AND LUBED THEM 2 OR 3 TIMES ALSO

May 22, 2005 Steering 13,183 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS, STEERING COLUMN SHAKES AND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK IN FRONT END, NO ACCIDENTS OF LOSS OF STEERING, GM HAS REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 3 TIMES, THEN STRUTS, BUSHINGS AND MOUNTS AND LUBED THEM 2 OR 3 TIMES ALSO

May 22, 2005 Steering 13,183 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS, STEERING COLUMN SHAKES AND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK IN FRONT END, NO ACCIDENTS OF LOSS OF STEERING, GM HAS REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 3 TIMES, THEN STRUTS, BUSHINGS AND MOUNTS AND LUBED THEM 2 OR 3 TIMES ALSO

May 22, 2005 Steering 13,183 mi

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMPS, STEERING COLUMN SHAKES AND FEELS LIKE SOMETHING IS GOING TO BREAK IN FRONT END, NO ACCIDENTS OF LOSS OF STEERING, GM HAS REPLACED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 3 TIMES, THEN STRUTS, BUSHINGS AND MOUNTS AND LUBED THEM 2 OR 3 TIMES ALSO

Apr 18, 2005 Visibility 113,824 mi

PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER EQUIPMENT ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE.*MR WHILE DRIVING DURING A SNOW STORM THE VEHICLE'S WIPERS BEGAN OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND BY THE END OF THE TRIP THE STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Apr 18, 2005 Visibility 113,824 mi

PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER EQUIPMENT ON 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE.*MR WHILE DRIVING DURING A SNOW STORM THE VEHICLE'S WIPERS BEGAN OPERATING ERRATICALLY AND BY THE END OF THE TRIP THE STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO T...

Jan 24, 2005 Visibility 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Structure 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Steering 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Visibility 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Structure 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Jan 24, 2005 Steering 18,500 mi

THE CONSUMER LOST STEERING CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN A VEHICLE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST ERUPTED. THE CON...

Dec 23, 2004 Steering

[1]CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING NEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION; [2]SAME AS #1; [3]STEERING COLUMN REPLACED [OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 23, 2004 Steering

[1]CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING NEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION; [2]SAME AS #1; [3]STEERING COLUMN REPLACED [OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK

Dec 9, 2004 Visibility 100,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER HAD TO WIRE THE WINDOW IN ORDER FOR THE WINDOW TO STAY SHUT. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Dec 9, 2004 Visibility 100,000 mi

THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONSUMER HAD TO WIRE THE WINDOW IN ORDER FOR THE WINDOW TO STAY SHUT. THE DEALER STATED THE PARTS WERE ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

Nov 15, 2004 Steering 1,000 mi

CLUNK SOUND COMING FROM THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL DURING COURSE OF DRIVING. *AK

Nov 15, 2004 Steering 1,000 mi

CLUNK SOUND COMING FROM THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL DURING COURSE OF DRIVING. *AK

Oct 26, 2004 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEAT BUCKLES BROKE, AND LEFT THE REAR OCCUPANTS WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT WHILE DRIVING OR IF BECOMING INVOLVE IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 26, 2004 Seat Belts

BOTH REAR SEAT BUCKLES BROKE, AND LEFT THE REAR OCCUPANTS WITHOUT ANY RESTRAINT WHILE DRIVING OR IF BECOMING INVOLVE IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Oct 12, 2004 Steering

2002 PONTIAC,STEERING ASSEMBLY CLUNKING NOISE. *BF THE DEALER HAS A KIT THAT CAN BE INSTALL TO ALLEVIATE THE CLUNKING NOISE BUT THE CONSUMER FEELS THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. *NM

Oct 12, 2004 Steering

2002 PONTIAC,STEERING ASSEMBLY CLUNKING NOISE. *BF THE DEALER HAS A KIT THAT CAN BE INSTALL TO ALLEVIATE THE CLUNKING NOISE BUT THE CONSUMER FEELS THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE RECALLED. *NM

Sep 19, 2004 Structure

MANY WATER LEAKS STARTING AT WINDSHIELD THEN TO TRUNK THEN TO WATER IN FLOORBOARDS. S OF TODAY MY CAR HAS BE IN SERVICE DEPT WITH 24 ISSUES IN 1 YEARS TIME. ALSO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT HAS BEEN IN SHOP THE WHO EVER WORKS ON THE CAR BREAKS OR DAMAGES OTHER PARTS ON MY CAR. SERVICE DEPAR...

Sep 19, 2004 Structure

MANY WATER LEAKS STARTING AT WINDSHIELD THEN TO TRUNK THEN TO WATER IN FLOORBOARDS. S OF TODAY MY CAR HAS BE IN SERVICE DEPT WITH 24 ISSUES IN 1 YEARS TIME. ALSO OTHER MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN IT HAS BEEN IN SHOP THE WHO EVER WORKS ON THE CAR BREAKS OR DAMAGES OTHER PARTS ON MY CAR. SERVICE DEPAR...

Aug 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 43,500 mi

WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SAFETY SHUT OFF IN MY WIFE'S BONNEVILLE DIDN'T WORK. SHE WAS STRUCK JUST BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AND THEN PUSHED INTO A TRAFFIC LIGHT HARD ENOUGH TO SET OFF THE AIR BAGS. AFTER BOTH IMPACTS THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING AND HAD TO BE SHUT OFF BY THE IGN...

Aug 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 43,500 mi

WHEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SAFETY SHUT OFF IN MY WIFE'S BONNEVILLE DIDN'T WORK. SHE WAS STRUCK JUST BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR AND THEN PUSHED INTO A TRAFFIC LIGHT HARD ENOUGH TO SET OFF THE AIR BAGS. AFTER BOTH IMPACTS THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING AND HAD TO BE SHUT OFF BY THE IGN...

Aug 20, 2004 Visibility

1. THIS IS A FAILURE THAT HAS TAKE PLACE OVER A SPAN OF SIX MONTHS. AFTER ONLY USING THE WINDOWS A COUPLE OF TIMES THE MOTOR OR REGULATOR FAILS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN MARCH OF 2004, THE SECOND IN APRIL OF 2004 AND THE MOST RECENT WAS IN AUGUST OF 2004. 2. THERE HAS BEEN A FAILURE IN THE MOTO...

Aug 20, 2004 Visibility

1. THIS IS A FAILURE THAT HAS TAKE PLACE OVER A SPAN OF SIX MONTHS. AFTER ONLY USING THE WINDOWS A COUPLE OF TIMES THE MOTOR OR REGULATOR FAILS. THE FIRST FAILURE WAS IN MARCH OF 2004, THE SECOND IN APRIL OF 2004 AND THE MOST RECENT WAS IN AUGUST OF 2004. 2. THERE HAS BEEN A FAILURE IN THE MOTO...

Aug 11, 2004 Steering 21,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 11, 2004 Steering 21,205 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jul 27, 2004 Visibility

I'VE HAD THREE WINDOWS REPAIRED ON MY VEHICLE SINCE 01/04. THE RIGHT BACK WINDOW CAME DOWN ALL ON ITS OWN THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I'VE MANAGED TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP. THE BUTTON DOESN'T DO ANYTHING. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD DEFECTIVE WINDOWS? THIS IS THE 5TH BONNEVILLE I'VE OWNED SINC...

Jul 27, 2004 Visibility

I'VE HAD THREE WINDOWS REPAIRED ON MY VEHICLE SINCE 01/04. THE RIGHT BACK WINDOW CAME DOWN ALL ON ITS OWN THIS MORNING WHILE DRIVING TO WORK. I'VE MANAGED TO GET THE WINDOW BACK UP. THE BUTTON DOESN'T DO ANYTHING. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD DEFECTIVE WINDOWS? THIS IS THE 5TH BONNEVILLE I'VE OWNED SINC...

Jul 14, 2004 Power Train 49,352 mi

FOR A SHORT 2-3 WK PERIOD I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION NOT PERFORMING NORMALLY. I OBSERVED 4-5 OCCURENCES OF SLOW GEAR SHIFTING IN THIS 3 WK PERIOD AND PROMPTLY SCHEDULED A TEST OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE COMPUTER TEST IDENTIFIED AN ERROR THAT WAS EXPLAINED AS "INACCURATE GEAR RATIO", WHICH MEANS THE C...

Jul 14, 2004 Power Train 49,352 mi

FOR A SHORT 2-3 WK PERIOD I NOTICED MY TRANSMISSION NOT PERFORMING NORMALLY. I OBSERVED 4-5 OCCURENCES OF SLOW GEAR SHIFTING IN THIS 3 WK PERIOD AND PROMPTLY SCHEDULED A TEST OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE COMPUTER TEST IDENTIFIED AN ERROR THAT WAS EXPLAINED AS "INACCURATE GEAR RATIO", WHICH MEANS THE C...

Jul 13, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL NOT START, BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION, LIGHTS COME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES DO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM. *LA

Jul 13, 2004 Electrical System

VEHICLE WILL NOT START, BATTERY IS IN GOOD CONDITION, LIGHTS COME ON. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. IGNITION SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED AND THE IGNITION CYLINDER HAS ALSO BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES DO EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM. *LA

Jul 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IN 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE,NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. GMC DEALER SAYS DUE TO BREAK FLUID CONTAMINATION WITH PETROLEUM AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS UNCLEAR TO US AS TO HOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED. IN THE EVENT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO O...

Jul 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE IN 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE,NO ACCIDENT OCCURRED BUT COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. GMC DEALER SAYS DUE TO BREAK FLUID CONTAMINATION WITH PETROLEUM AND WILL NOT REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. IT IS UNCLEAR TO US AS TO HOW IT COULD HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED. IN THE EVENT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO O...

May 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PANEL IN THE BACK OF THE REAR SEAT THAT SEPARATES THE REAR SEAT FROM THE TRUNK KEPT COMING DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THEY ARE REPLACING THE PANEL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PANEL WHICH HAS A MAGNET. *NM

May 27, 2004 Tires

MY FIRESTONE SPARE TIRE (T125-70R16 96M TUBELESS RADIAL) EXPLODED WHILE STILL IN ITS TRUNK COMPARTMENT. MY VEHICLE (2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE) WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. THE TIRE BLEW OUTWARD WITH SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO BREAK THE COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE WELL, SCAR THE WELL ITSELF, AND TO SHRED AND TEAR...

May 27, 2004 Unknown Or Other

THE PANEL IN THE BACK OF THE REAR SEAT THAT SEPARATES THE REAR SEAT FROM THE TRUNK KEPT COMING DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THAT THEY ARE REPLACING THE PANEL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PANEL WHICH HAS A MAGNET. *NM

May 27, 2004 Tires

MY FIRESTONE SPARE TIRE (T125-70R16 96M TUBELESS RADIAL) EXPLODED WHILE STILL IN ITS TRUNK COMPARTMENT. MY VEHICLE (2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE) WAS PARKED AT THE TIME. THE TIRE BLEW OUTWARD WITH SUFFICIENT PRESSURE TO BREAK THE COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE WELL, SCAR THE WELL ITSELF, AND TO SHRED AND TEAR...

Apr 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 26,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Apr 21, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 26,000 mi

VEHICLE FIRE THAT ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *AK

Mar 30, 2004 Power Train

I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROBLEM GM IS HAVING WITH THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. THE ISSUE DEALING WITH SLIPPAGE DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF AN INTERNAL COMPONENT. I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE THAT IS DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL GM CUSTOMER AND WORKED THROUGH SEVERAL TSB CONCERNING BOTH OUR...

Mar 30, 2004 Power Train

I AM CONCERNED WITH THE PROBLEM GM IS HAVING WITH THE 4T65E TRANSMISSION. THE ISSUE DEALING WITH SLIPPAGE DUE TO A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF AN INTERNAL COMPONENT. I HAVE A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE THAT IS DRIVEN BY MY WIFE. I HAVE BEEN A LOYAL GM CUSTOMER AND WORKED THROUGH SEVERAL TSB CONCERNING BOTH OUR...

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL FOUR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE P235/55R17 WERE PROVIDING LOW PROFILE. DEALER INDICATED TIRES WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED TO THAT PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN INCLEMENT WEATHER ALL FOUR ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE P235/55R17 WERE PROVIDING LOW PROFILE. DEALER INDICATED TIRES WERE OPERATING AS DESIGNED TO THAT PARTICULAR VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

CAR CONSTANTLY SQUEAKS ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY DOOR/SEAT. WHEN DEALER NOTIFIED LESS THAN 36000 MILES SAID THEY CUULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, WHEN COMPLAINED AGAIN AT 40000 MILES DEALER SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT IN ONE CITY, I LIVE IN ANOTHER CITY AND PURCHASED GM EXTENDED WARRANTEE AND AT...

Feb 19, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

CAR CONSTANTLY SQUEAKS ON DRIVER'S SIDE BY DOOR/SEAT. WHEN DEALER NOTIFIED LESS THAN 36000 MILES SAID THEY CUULDN'T FIND ANYTHING, WHEN COMPLAINED AGAIN AT 40000 MILES DEALER SAID I NEEDED NEW BRAKES. THE CAR WAS BOUGHT IN ONE CITY, I LIVE IN ANOTHER CITY AND PURCHASED GM EXTENDED WARRANTEE AND AT...

Feb 17, 2004 Tires Crash 17,969 mi

PURCHASED PONTIAC BONNEVILLE JULY 2002, EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING T2 TIRES. JULY 17, 2003 AT 12,351 MILES HAD R/R TIRE- REPAIRED AT DEALER (M&S CHEVROLET IN PAWLING NY)(WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SCREW IN TIRE) TOLD NO WARRANTY ON THE TIRES. TIRES WERE ROTATED & BALANCED AT THIS TIME. DECEM...

Feb 17, 2004 Tires Crash 17,969 mi

PURCHASED PONTIAC BONNEVILLE JULY 2002, EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE AFFINITY TOURING T2 TIRES. JULY 17, 2003 AT 12,351 MILES HAD R/R TIRE- REPAIRED AT DEALER (M&S CHEVROLET IN PAWLING NY)(WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SCREW IN TIRE) TOLD NO WARRANTY ON THE TIRES. TIRES WERE ROTATED & BALANCED AT THIS TIME. DECEM...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR WAS BROUGHT INTO OTTO OLDSMOBILE DEALERSHIP WITH 64K FOR A WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF A WATERPUMP AND FOR A SQUEALING NOISE. WAS TOLD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING AND THE ESTIMATED REPAIR WAS 600, WITH THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE WATERPUMP LABOR TOTAL REPAIR WAS 1100. CAR WAS DRIVEN TWICE AFTER ...

Dec 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

THERE'S A METALLIC POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE NOISE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WAS COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR PAN AND RUBBING. THE AREA WHERE THE COMPONENTS WERE RUBBING BEGAN TO RUST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEAS...

Dec 23, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

THERE'S A METALLIC POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE NOISE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WAS COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR PAN AND RUBBING. THE AREA WHERE THE COMPONENTS WERE RUBBING BEGAN TO RUST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEAS...

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NLM

Sep 2, 2003 Power Train

THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. WHEN THE CONSUMER PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN REVERSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK *NLM

Aug 17, 2003 Suspension 29,500 mi

CLUNK FROM THE FRONT, SOME PLACE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHEN TURNING. HOW DO I FIX IT, OR IS IT ANYTHING TO BE CONCERNED WITH?*AK FRONT SEATS ARE SO VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. WE HAVE ADDED SEAT CUSHIONS IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE BETTER SUPPORT, YET THEY CONTINUE TO BE HORRIBLE.

Aug 17, 2003 Suspension 29,500 mi

CLUNK FROM THE FRONT, SOME PLACE IN THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY WHEN TURNING. HOW DO I FIX IT, OR IS IT ANYTHING TO BE CONCERNED WITH?*AK FRONT SEATS ARE SO VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. WE HAVE ADDED SEAT CUSHIONS IN AN ATTEMPT TO HAVE BETTER SUPPORT, YET THEY CONTINUE TO BE HORRIBLE.

Jul 16, 2003 Steering 15,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE THAT CONSUMER CAN FEEL IN THE REAR. TOOK TO PONTIAC, AND DEALER STATED TWO METAL GEARS WERE RUBBING TOGETHER. *AK

Jul 16, 2003 Steering 15,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE THAT CONSUMER CAN FEEL IN THE REAR. TOOK TO PONTIAC, AND DEALER STATED TWO METAL GEARS WERE RUBBING TOGETHER. *AK

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS ON THE AIR BAGS. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. *NLM

Mar 24, 2003 Air Bags

THE DEALER HAD NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIRS ON THE AIR BAGS. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Mar 4, 2003 Power Train

THE SHIFTER WAS DIFFICULT TO GET OUT OF PARK. NO BRAKES AFTER CAR WASH AND HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT TIMES. *NLM

Nov 25, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD REST ON THE SEATS ARE LOOSE AND DON'T HOLD POSITION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE WERE CONTACTED AND DO KNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TS

Nov 25, 2002 Seats

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEAD REST ON THE SEATS ARE LOOSE AND DON'T HOLD POSITION. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE WERE CONTACTED AND DO KNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM BUT THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. TS

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS RESULTS IN A SHADOW BEING CAST AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE IN THE DARK WHILE DRIVING. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE THE WHITE LINES ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING AROUND BENDS AND TURNS AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE STRAIGHT AHEAD WHEN TURNING BENDS A...

Nov 6, 2002 Exterior Lighting

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DESIGN OF THE HEADLIGHTS RESULTS IN A SHADOW BEING CAST AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE IN THE DARK WHILE DRIVING. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER CAN NOT SEE THE WHITE LINES ON THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING AROUND BENDS AND TURNS AT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS SHINE STRAIGHT AHEAD WHEN TURNING BENDS A...

Sep 23, 2002 Air Bags

MFR# 02032 & NHTSA# 02 V 222 000/AIR BAG INFLATOR: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, BAUR PONTIAC INC. IN STRONGSVILLE, OH. PHONE # 440/236-5600. IS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Sep 23, 2002 Air Bags

MFR# 02032 & NHTSA# 02 V 222 000/AIR BAG INFLATOR: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER, BAUR PONTIAC INC. IN STRONGSVILLE, OH. PHONE # 440/236-5600. IS UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*JB

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING IF CONSUMER HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD FRONT SUSPENSION WILL MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Aug 29, 2002 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING IF CONSUMER HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD FRONT SUSPENSION WILL MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED.

Aug 24, 2002 Suspension

LOUD CLUNK WHEN TURNING SHARPLY WHILE USING BRAKE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNING. HEARD CLEARLY AND FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD OF CAR. SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN DRIVING THROUGH RAIN CONDITIONS. DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN TURNS DO NOT INVOLVE USE OF BRAKES. LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER, "GARY MATTHEWS OF JACKSON" REFUS...

Aug 24, 2002 Suspension

LOUD CLUNK WHEN TURNING SHARPLY WHILE USING BRAKE. BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURNING. HEARD CLEARLY AND FELT THROUGH THE FLOORBOARD OF CAR. SEEMS TO BE WORSE WHEN DRIVING THROUGH RAIN CONDITIONS. DOES NOT OCCUR WHEN TURNS DO NOT INVOLVE USE OF BRAKES. LOCAL PONTIAC DEALER, "GARY MATTHEWS OF JACKSON" REFUS...

Jul 19, 2002 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Structure

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Structure

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Visibility

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Structure

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Jul 19, 2002 Structure

LEFT OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES, CAUSING A BLURRY VISION. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. REPLACED MIRROR AND MOTOR MOUNTS HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. *AK INSIDE TRUNK PANEL KEEPS FALLING, WINDOW CONTROLS/LEFT FRONT DOOR DOOR PANELS ARE LOOSE. *SCC

Mar 18, 2002 Steering

TILT STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 18, 2002 Steering

TILT STEERING WHEEL LOCKS WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK