2000 Pontiac Bonneville: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · CA

Owner of 200 pontiac bonneville re defective transmission, requesting a defect and recent recall investigation. *bf the consumer was told the front and rear transmission mounts were broken and the left tie rod was severely worn.

Filed Oct 2, 2004 · Steering · CA · crash

I feel the right steering wheel control arm is too close to the steering wheel, on my 2000 bonneville. It is closer and longer that the turn signal arm on the left. I reported to pontiac that any time I rapidly steer to avoid an accident, I hit this arm before the wheel. This slows my response and starts the windshield wipers. I find this is very bad at such a time, hitting the arm slows my response and the distraction from the wipers just adds to the problem. I suggest the arm be shortened about 3/4 inch, withdrawing it from the immediate area of the steering wheel. I had a minor accident a couple weeks ago, and I hit the arm. I can't say I would have avoided the accident without hitting the arm. But I distinctly feel, hitting it slow my ability to avoid the accident, and yes, my windshield wipers were going when the car stopped. I have reported this to pontiac, but each year since, the arm is the same. Do you have statistics of how many times windshield wipers were engaged after an accident? Has anyone ever tested if there is a correlation of improperly placed control arms or devices, causing or making accidents more severe? I can't believe, I'm the only one who's noticed this safety flaw, and I don't know about other vehicles. But, I hit that dang wiper arm every time it's too close for comfort. And it's the worse time to hit it. If you'd like to test my driving abilities, I suspect you'd find my skills above average at the least. And if I hit it, I doubt I'm alone.

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 Oct 10, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · NY

Steering wheel would vibrate with possible cause of a broken tie rod. The dealership did replace some hoses and also stated to the consumer that the driveshaft needs replacement. Mr

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 Dec 5, 2001 · Steering · TN

During inspection of vehicle dealer noticed and informed consumer of a broken inner tie rod. Repairs were made under extened warranty. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Steering · TN

Within six months after replacing inner tie rod tie rod outer/end needed to be replaced. Dealer notified, and again repaired tie rod outer/end under extended warranty. Asking the federal safety agency to look into this problem. . Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.

Filed Dec 5, 2001 · Steering · TN

During the tie rod end replacemnt a noise was heard in steering wheel. Dealer was notified, and made some repairs. But, problem is still reoccurring. Dealer notified again, and informed consumer that problem was in steering column upper shaft. Feel free to provide any further information.