2001 Pontiac Bonneville transmission complaints

Filed Dec 4, 2003 · Transmission · 46,600 miles · KY

The transmission failed at 46,600 and had to be replaced.

Filed Oct 20, 2003 · Brakes, Steering · 23,456 miles · AR

Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indication engine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced.*ak first the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids. Breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding. The steering shaft was replaced. .

Filed Oct 15, 2003 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · TN

Transmission does not shift properly when the engine is cold. When you press the accelerator, the engine RPM rise rapidly, but the car barely moves. As the car warms up, the transmission finally engages, very roughly, and shifts roughly until the car is warm.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Transmission · AR

Certified ltr reporting defective transmission performance on a 2001 bonnevile. *cb

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Transmission · 48,400 miles · OH

The automatic transmission intermittently would not engage or tries to engage on initial take-off. Serious concern when pulling into traffic, let alone being stranded. Transmission pan was dropped revealed metal shavings and gear teeth on the magnets and in the filter. The car has 48,400 miles on it and did not even make it to gm's recommended 50,000 mile fluid and filter change. Gm refuses to pay 100% for their failure of the 'sun gear/carrier assembly' that self destructs. This model transmission is a 4t65e, and is used in buick's, chevrolet's, oldsmobile's and pontiac's. Gm has issued a service bulletin on this exact situation. Tsb #03-07-30-017 issued may 7, 2003.

Filed Jul 19, 2003 · Body, Fuel system · MI

My husband purchased a used 2001 pontiac bonneville from mcdonald pontiac in saginaw, michigan. We have had repeated problems involving the transmission, fuel pressure sensor, and now the paint is bubbling on the hood. We believe our car should be declared a lemon and another vehicle be supplied.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Transmission · MI

There is a problem in the transmition, when the car is in park and want to shift to reverse the car does not move and feels like it is in neutral position. This problem was more noticable in mornings when the weather is cold. I took it to the dealer and they said that there is nothing wrong with it. I think there is a lot wrong with it.