2000 Pontiac Bonneville: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Steering · IA

I have a 2000 pontiac bonniville and when the wheel is turned to the left there is a clunking or grinding noise. This only happens when the wheel is turned left.

Filed Jul 28, 2004 · Steering · 22,000 miles · CA

When turning in either direction steering produced a grinding noise. As a result, the steering rack and pinion malfunctioned.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Transmission · 40,000 miles · CT

During "cold" acceleration and deceleration, the transmission in the 3.8l v-6 engine in the 2000 pontiac bonneville runs so smoothly that it is almost impossible to feel or hear the transmission shift between gears. However, during "hot" acceleration and deceleration, the transmission shifts so roughly and violently that it is startling to the driver and it seems that the transmission is failing. The shift is very harsh. It bangs, bumps, shudders, slips, and grinds its way up and down through the gears. It is not healthy for the transmission or the rest of the engine. I have seen and heard many similar complaints about this happenstance and wholeheartedly believe that it is the sole responsibility of the manufacturer to recall and repair any and all transmissions that are experiencing this possibly life threatening design flaw and manufacturing failure. (because, in many cases, drivers have actually had their vehicle stop due to the defect in the transmission.) a remedy has been released...fix the pressure control solenoid...which is a manufacturer defect. However, the consumer is billed for this repair and it can cost above $400.00. A manufacturer defect should be recalled, repaired, and paid for by the manufacturer. Don't let the manufacturer get away with charging consumers to fix a flaw and defect that most likely occurred in the factory while the vehicle was in production. My vehicle was "checked" twice by service center at the dealer where it was purchased. I was told "nothing is wrong with it...this transmission is a sport transmission...it was built to shift with a "punch." however sporty a vehicle or transmission, a driver should not feel as if the transmission will fall out as it shifts.*note* in the "vehicle information" section, you will notice that I noted the failure occurred at 10 MPH and at 40,000 miles. The failure occurs at any speed. It was occurring when I purchased the car, so I imagine it was occurring before I purchased the car.

Filed Jun 2, 2003 · Steering · 10,000 miles · FL

Grinding or squealing noise when turning left at low speed. Dealer has placed rack 3 times, noise still there although intermitent. Replaced tie rod ends also.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Steering · 37,000 miles · OH

Steering makes pops and grinding noises when turning. This is the second occurrence. First time at 37,000 miles I was told the steering shaft was bad. It was replaced, but I had to pay some labor. The problem is worse when the weather is cold.

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · NY

The serpentine belt was replaced twice due to erratic operation. The belt was making an awkward sound and both times the belt was about to break before the dealer inquiry. Mr per invoice, the squealing from the engine area-cracked, and drive belt noise-excessive wear-replaced. The consumer states that the brakes shimmey and the pedal is soft-rear rotor were found out of round, and refaced the front rotors. The pulsation in brakes were checked, and had been cut three times due to the front rotors-replaced.

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Brakes · WV

Brakes make squeaky noise all the time, have had problem checked out 2 times, but they tell me this is something I have to live with. For a new car to make so much noise is awfull.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Brakes · TX

While driving and applying brakes a grinding noise occurs in front end of vehicle, cause unknown. *ak the consumer states the vehicle was unsafe to drive.