Model year record

2000 Pontiac Bonneville

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 301 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Safety risk

THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V114000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
8,132
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-17
Owners notified
2000-06-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Safety risk

WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PROPORTIONING, ANTILOCK BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL, OR STABILITY CONTROL FEATURE IS ACTIVATED IN SOME DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE FEATURE MAY NOT PERFORM AS DESIGNED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls4760,000 mi
Steering2270,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1460,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1375,000 mi
Electrical system1174,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1158,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine950,330 mi
Suspension990,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly710,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition565,000 mi
Engine5100,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner588,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid51,230 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear588,800 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery434,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood420,990 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline470,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe484,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector448,600 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3150,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components343,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Steering: rack and pinion: rack337,600 mi
Vehicle speed control390,000 mi
Air bags2171,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2105,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)260,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system256,454 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan220,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Exterior lighting: headlights2115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline274,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2143,298 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler236,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump262,000 mi
Steering: linkages270,000 mi
Structure: body: door232,746 mi
Suspension: front2
Tires21,230 mi
Tires: tread/belt2
Unknown or other2
Wheels: rim210,800 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring1115,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel162,000 mi
Equipment117,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1
Exterior lighting: brake lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors147,500 mi
Fuel system, other195,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1103,228 mi
Power train160,233 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: driveline: differential unit1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts: rear/other1128,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light156,850 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light160,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads157,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection124,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure111,300 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: body: hood165,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1
Tires: valve1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1150,000 mi
Visibility1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer137,600 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor145,000 mi
Wheels: hub1

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.