Pontiac Bonneville jerking problems

Filed Sep 19, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 171,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac bonneville. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to accelerate. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the traction control and the driver side door electrical switch for the locks and windows failed. The failures occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2006 · Visibility · MO

Both rear windows have fallen down (at separate times) without operation by driver/passenger. Approximate cost of regulator/installation for repair = $350-400 each. First incident (rear passenger side) occurred, and I taped up window pending repairs. Tape came loose, and window fell down again during rainstorm. I was alone in car, and had to try to find location on highway to attempt to get window back up. Safety issue with being on shoulder of highway during torrential rainfall. Window is still taped because once the second window fell, cost became too prohibitive to fix at this time. Second incident (rear driver side) occurred approximately 2-3 weeks after first incident. Granddaughters were in rear seat, (window locks were on because 1st window had already fallen), granddaughter gave small scream of fright when window fell, surprising my husband (driver), causing him to jerk wheel in traffic because her scream caught him off-guard and he didn't know what had happened. Second window is still taped. Safety issues with children in rear seat and window down, with no way of putting it back up at that time; plus, the unexpected fright to driver.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Transmission · IN

While at an idle vehicle jerked forward when gas pedal was depressed. Also, the gear shifter would shift gears, but the vehicle wouldn't once the vehicle had came to a complete stop. The trust bearings broke apart and destroyed the transmission which caused the failure to occur.

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Electrical, Lights · KY

I bought my car as a used vehicle and have had trouble since I bought it. I have had trouble with the motor, the air conditioner does not work, the cruise control does not work. When it was engaged it would jerk hard ( speed up then slow down) I have no dash lights when I turn on my headlights. My radio lights do not work either when I turn on my headlights. It is dangerous to drive. I need to know what to do to fix this problem. There is also a problem with the passenger door lock. You can not unlock it with the power locks.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Transmission · 86,500 miles · MI

The failure occurred without warning. While turning the key to start the engine, the car lurched forward. The vehicle was in park at the time. There was nothing in front of the vehicle so there was no collision. The car stopped and though the engine ran, the car would not move forward or reverse. The transmission input failed. The transmission was rebuilt by gm for a substantial fee.

Filed Jun 13, 2004 · Transmission · OK

While driving I notice my car "jerks" when it shifts into a different gear.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 97,000 miles · OK

I have had my 2000 bonneville in the shop several times for various reasons. My radio had to be replaced, my drivers side window stopped working and they replaced the motor, now my passenger side window does not work and needs to be repaired. My trunk leaked and was told the extended warrenty did not cover it and the expense was on me. My air conditioner would blow cold air and then hot air or not blow cold air at all, it was in the shop 2-3 times for that. Now my car hesitates when speeding up and you can feel it jerking into gear when it shifts between 1st and 2nd gear or 2nd and 3rd. For this reason I had my transmission fluid replaced and an additive put in and was told this should take care of the problem. It has not!! My next step is to take it back to the dealership to find the problem. Is there anything I should know about concerning the transmission jerking, recalls,etc..?

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Transmission · MI

My 2000 pontiac bonneville was hesitating slightly when shifting between 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd gears. When it shifted it was jerking slightly. This was not noticeable when car was cold but occurred when warmed up. Transmission shop wanted to rebuild transmission for $2000. 2nd opinion said to take to dealer to have "prom relflashed". Dealer said there's a bulletin out to fix problem for $800 due to a design flaw. Gm should put out recall to fix this problem if they know about it. It shouldn't cost me $800 to fix their design flaw!

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Fuel system · 12,000 miles · IL

The fuel pressure regulator failed will driving. When this occurred, the vehicle lurched forward before stopping, lost power brakes and steering. The dealership replaced the part, but the problem recurred within 12,000 miles. *ak *scc

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. .