2000 Pontiac Bonneville suspension problems

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Steering · 90,000 miles · NJ

When the vehicle is accelerating there is a substantial amount of shaking in the front end. It gets very bad between 50-60 MPH. I have had all the tires replaced because I thought it was the alignment, and I have brought the car to at least 3 different shops and all 3 have no idea what is causing the shaking. I have replaced the front rods, the front hub assemblies, the shocks and the tires all in an attempt to fix the issue. Because of the shaking it constantly destroys my front hub assemblies which I have had to replace 2 times in the past 2 years. It also makes it extremely unsafe to drive as one of the shops told me that the front assemblies were so destroyed from the shaking that I am extremely lucky that the tires did not fold under the vehicle and cause a major accident. I have tried for 3 years to fix this issue and no one has a remedy. I have also read on consumer review that many other people have experienced the same issue with their bonneville in the same year (2000) and again, no shops have been able to find the reason behind the shaking. I do not think that this vehicle should be allowed to have been manufactured with this issue and I do not understand why there is no recall in place to fix this life threatening defect.

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 90,000 miles · NJ

When the vehicle is accelerating there is a substantial amount of shaking in the front end. It gets very bad between 50-60 MPH. I have had all the tires replaced because I thought it was the alignment, and I have brought the car to at least 3 different shops and all 3 have no idea what is causing the shaking. I have replaced the front rods, the front hub assemblies, the shocks and the tires all in an attempt to fix the issue. Because of the shaking it constantly destroys my front hub assemblies which I have had to replace 2 times in the past 2 years. It also makes it extremely unsafe to drive as one of the shops told me that the front assemblies were so destroyed from the shaking that I am extremely lucky that the tires did not fold under the vehicle and cause a major accident. I have tried for 3 years to fix this issue and no one has a remedy. I have also read on consumer review that many other people have experienced the same issue with their bonneville in the same year (2000) and again, no shops have been able to find the reason behind the shaking. I do not think that this vehicle should be allowed to have been manufactured with this issue and I do not understand why there is no recall in place to fix this life threatening defect.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Suspension · GA

When driving at an undetermined speed consumer heard a knocking noise from the vehicle. Then ,the vehicle shook. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Suspension · IL

While driving at 65mph vehicle will vibrate. Dealer has inspected the vehicle several times and change some parts, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Jun 24, 2002 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IN

The service stability system light comes on continuosly, the brakes and steering have locked up while I am driving on two occasions because of the stability system, I have had to have 3 front end alignments and the brakes replaced twice. I have taken the car into bassett pontiac in muncie, in. And in new castle in.. They tell me the problem is fixed and two to three weeks later the same problem is happening.

Filed Jun 21, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · OK

We have had numerous other problems with this car, including radio, foglamps, passenger window, rear seat belt latches,door rattles,stitching in leather seats coming apart,automatic temperature control,alignment,tires that cannot be balanced,steering sector bearing, tie rod end defective & rough braking. Dealer has fixed all problems, but the warranty is about to expire and now a rear seat belt latch has quit working. I have a national gm claim no. Which was obtained back in january 2002, c06145322. I have asked for an extension of the warranty due to all the problems encurred on this vehicle, but that has been denied. I would have to purchase an extended warranty for over $2,000. We should not have had so many problems with a brand new vehicle. Please respond either by email or letter. Larry neubauer

Filed Mar 12, 2002 · Suspension · OH

When making a turn noise would come from steering column, and steering wheel would jerk severely. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 22, 2002 · Brakes, Suspension · MI

Steering wheel and floor pan vibrations(5-10hz) at speeds over 60mph. Ride/handling and driver discomfort is affected. Dealer has performed alignment, new brakes, new tires, balanced tires, check tires and rims for defects. Dealer indicates that this is a known problem to gm. Dealer service rep. Will not provide any additional assistance with problem. Indicated "that's as good as it gets". Never had a vehicle perform like this that could not be repaired.

Filed Jan 18, 2002 · Suspension · FL

Consumer states vibration exists at speeds over 60 MPH, which causes the tires and suspension components to wear out.

Filed Dec 4, 2000 · Engine, Suspension · LA

Vibration in steering wheel & clacking noise as if something dragging.