I have had the same ongoing problem since the car was bought. The transmission solenoid vale has been replaced 3 times. There was a new transmission put back in the car. I still have the same problem. I have put so many repairs to this same problems. Not to mention all sorts of other repairs. I think this car is a lemon .
2000 Pontiac Bonneville: complete transmission failure
5 of the 214 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20011
- 20005
- 19991
- 19983
- 19972
- 19965
- 19953
- 19941
- 19931
- 19921
- 19911
What owners say
2002 bonneville with 81,284 miles went into service 2/29/00. Transmission failed on 3/15/2007. Always serviced at pontiac dealer and no prior transmission problems. Pontiac refused any help with the problem, but the service department indicated there was a technical bullentin on this problem.
Transmission doesn't fully engage while pulling into traffic from a cold start. High likely hood of being broadsided if car slowly moves 10 feet then stops moving. 1st reported june 04, 2001, 17100 miles dealer could not reproduce. 2nd report sep 18 2001. 24167 miles problem had persisted, then transmission failed and had to be towed in for service. Dealer found internal damage with carrier bearing. 3rd report oct 17 2002 38739 miles cold shudder still occurs. Dealer found damage with torrington bearing out of warranty. Gm covers most of expense owner pays $600. 4th report nov 4 2002 38897 miles problem still persists. Dealer replaces selenoids and valve assembly cost is covered by gm. Dealer has been responsive to address issues, but I feel that the underlying problem first occured under warranty and I should not now have to share $600 of the repair cost, especially since the problem is safety related with a foreseeable of broadside accident if it occurs again. At this point I feel gm should reimburse me the $600, and agree to replace the car with no financial loss (better than just a normal buy/sell arrangement) if the problem reoccurs. Dt
While driving and without warning vehicle stopped/ became inoperable.dealer has been notified, and has replaced transmission.*ak jlg
While driving 40 MPH gear shift locked up. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated it needed new transmission.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Power train
- Power train
- Power train
- Some owners may comment on a transmission oil leak
- The 4T65E automatic transmission may exhibit a condition of a harsh garage shift into reverse or drive on...
- Grind noise or no vehicle movement when shifting into drive or reverse
- Pressure control solenoid replacement for 4T65-E, 4T40-E, and 4T45-E transaxle/transmission
- Concerns with slips, harsh upshift or garage shifts, launch shudders, flares, erratic shifts and...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
5 of 214 owner complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (2%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
Power windows 28Fire or smoke 16Steering noise 13Harsh shifting 11Ball joint 8Grinding brakes 8Stalling 7Jerking 6
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