Pontiac Bonneville wipers problems

Filed Dec 2, 2009 · Visibility · 78,029 miles · MI

Wipers are operating erratically when in the off position. Wipers start on their own and go as they please, all while in the off position. Wipers stop in eye-line sight and cause visibility problems. After a few months of the above activity the wipers stop functioning all together making visibility null in rain and snow. In the last 3 years the wiper problem has been fixed only to happen a year later. The wiper motor has been replaced twice, 2007 and 2009. I believe the circuit board only was replaced in 2008. The problem usually occurs oct-jan. They start acting up before winter and that is when I bring the car in because I will need reliable wipers for the winter season in michigan. When repaired the wiper motor shows signs of corrosion and the circuit board is shorted out. One mechanic stated it looks like water is getting in there and is shorting it out. Old parts are not available, but I am sure I will have one next year, 2010.

Filed Sep 30, 2008 · Body, Locks · 40,000 miles · OH

2002 bonneville: all 4 doors/windows have been re-sealed multiple times because rain water flows down the outside of the windows, then flows inside the door, and then flows into the car at the bottom of the car door, causing soaked carpeting (puddles) and mold. Sun-roof mechanical linkage has cracked and broken off in places. I bet I used the sun-roof only 10 times before this happened. Sunroof now closes crooked. Dealer cost estimate to fix = $1200. All 4 power window units have been replaced and now doors rattle; right passenger door trim falls off routinely. Wiper fluid motor would not shut off. Crunching sound when I turn the steering wheel. All of these issues started occurring shortly after warranty expired.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 105,000 miles · NE

Trunk area leaks and water builds up in the spare tire storage. Clanking noise in steering column while turning either direction during colder weather. Front drivers seat heater worked then quit for no reason, push button on & light comes on but doesn't stay on. Wipers while in intermittent will stop during a sweep across windshield, when turned on or off also turns on/off the dash lights at the same time, and while in intermittent if blinker is used the wiper will stop during a sweep across windshield.

Filed Apr 18, 2005 · Visibility · 113,824 miles · MD

Problems with windshield wiper equipment on 2002 pontiac bonneville.*mr while driving during a snow storm the vehicle's wipers began operating erratically and by the end of the trip the stopped working altogether. It was later determined that the wiper motor had failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs but the dealer didn't have the part available. The consumer later found out that this was a common problem due to moisture seeping into the wiper control module.

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 Oct 27, 2003 · Lights, Visibility · 74,000 miles · RI

While driving on the highway windshield wipers abruptly stopped working. Also, hazard lights failed. Consumer had to pull over to avoid an accident. The cause of both failures was undetermined.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Visibility · MI

Consumer noticed while using windshield wipers and without any indication wipers started smoking, and stopped working.

Filed Dec 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Lights · NY

Signal lever controls the following functions: (1) controls turn signals (2) windshield wiper & washer (3)cruise control(4) headlight high beam. This is the second time that this failure has occurred on my car. Both times there was a failure while being used without excessive force. The part within the steering column failed and the lever flopped around loosely and no longer functioned. When driving to a pontiac dealer to repair the problem it was snowing and I was unable to signal or use the wipers and washer. It is to be noted that the dealer had the replacement part in stock indicating it is a frequent failure, and the lever flopped around loosely no longer functioning. I had to drive it to a pontiac dealer for repair during a snow storm without windshield wiper, washer , and signal lights. Therefore I feel that this is a safety defect. It is to noted that the pontiac dealer had this part in stock indicating that it could a frequent problem.

Filed Oct 19, 2000 · Visibility · TX

Windshield wipers fail intermittently and have caused consumer to slam on brakes and drive into a ditch as vision was impaired when the washer fluid was not washed off by the wipers. Nlm

Filed Sep 11, 2000 · Body, Visibility · NM

After taking vehicle to the car wash consumer noticed water had entered into the passenger's compartment, water entered on the passenger's side. Also, windshield wipers stalled and hood did not fully close. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.