Pontiac Bonneville tire blowout problems

Filed Aug 15, 2010 · Body, Electrical · 50,000 miles · NJ

Front and rear windows joint welds break leak into the vehicle starts and the airbag module shorts out and can blow anytime this has not been recalled or looked into after I sent in compliant now some kid riding in rain had his blow out and caused an accident with injuries and they wanted to buy back the car for $600 ???? Are they crazy my white paint also peeled but they wont fix it. So I have a shorted out module leak in my front and rear windows and a two colored car they should go bankrupt.

Filed Jun 28, 2008 · Tires · 177,445 miles · FL

Tire failure.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Wheels · WI

1992 pontiac bonneville. Consumer was driving 65 MPH on the highway when the left side tire blew off. *mc according to the police officers examination of the left front brake rotor assembly, it showed 1 stud remaining with the other 4 sheared off at the rotor. The threads on the remaining stud appeared to be intact indicating the lug nut backed off or was missing. The threads showed no damage to indicate the wheel had been loose for any length of time. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint. (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Jul 9, 2005 · Tires · NY

I bought new a 2000 pontiac bonneville which came equiped with firestone affinity tires. On incident date while driving at the posted limited speed all my tire threads on the rear tire drivers side separated from the tire. Fortunately, the tire treads which came off in one piece did not hit the car behind me but flew into fast lane emergency lane. Also fortunate was the fact that I was able to maintain control of the car until the tire threads left the tire well. Amazingly, the tire did not blow out and I was able to drive to a tire shop where I purchased a replacement tire. Fortunately also was the fact that the tire treads which pushed the gas fill line out of its holder where you fill up with gas and broke the gas cap did not cause a fire or explosion since the gas cap came off. I had no room in my car for the defective tire and left it at the tire shop. You can contact them at 317‑468‑0000 and they probably will still have the tire in their junk pile if you would like to see it. They go under the name of big o tires greenfield, 1776 north state st. Greenfield in 46140 I have also taken pictures of the failed tire and will forward them to you if need be. Kindly advise me about this matter since I still have three other similar tires on my car which look good. Thank you

Filed Jan 30, 2005 · Tires · 128,075 miles · TX

I purchased 4 continental touring ties in the spring of 2002. The tires were purchased in sets of 2, one month apart. Three of the tires failed through tread separation. I replaced the fourth tire without waiting for the tread to separate on it.

Filed Aug 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 89,658 miles · IA

Regulator failure on vehicle has caused the intake gaskets to blow out.*mr the vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice to have the plenum replaced due to fuel pressure regulator malfunction. The consumer was told that both times the regulator failed causing a backfire, blowing the intake gaskets. This in turns caused the exhaust tube in the plenum to get too hot therefore burning a hole in the plenum. The consumer finally eceived a recall not related to the problem and submitted paperwork for reimbursement. The manufacturer only reimbursed the consumer a portion of what was actually paid in repairs.

Filed May 27, 2004 · Tires · OK

My firestone spare tire (t125-70r16 96m tubeless radial) exploded while still in its trunk compartment. My vehicle (2002 pontiac bonneville) was parked at the time. The tire blew outward with sufficient pressure to break the cover of the spare tire well, scar the well itself, and to shred and tear the carpet and padding covering it in the trunk. The explosion also knocked a few electronic components from their normal positions, but has appeared not to have permanently damaged them. The tire had been inflated to approximately 50-55 psi five days earlier. It is rated at 60psi. The tire had never been used.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Tires · 17,969 miles · NY · crash · 2 injuries

Purchased pontiac bonneville july 2002, equipped with firestone affinity touring t2 tires. July 17, 2003 at 12,351 miles had r/r tire- repaired at dealer (m&s chevrolet in pawling ny)(was told there was a screw in tire) told no warranty on the tires. Tires were rotated & balanced at this time. December 29, 2003 problem with right rear tire (16,906 miles) told a puncture. Was repaired, told again there is no warranty on tires. Feb 11, 2004 had a blow out left front tire. Hit another vehicle. No major injuries.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Tires · OH

While driving about 55 MPH the driver heard a popping. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that the passenger side rear tire tread separated from the inside (firestone affinity p22560/r16r). *nlm.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Tires · TX

Infinity, p225/60r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, pontiac, bonneville with 31100 miles. Tread separation on right rear tire, inner core desintegrated, only sidewall was left.*ak