2005 Pontiac Bonneville
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Owner complaints
27 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
My gas gage and tempature gage don't work
- Electrical system · Engine · Unknown or other
"Takata recall" unusual engine noise car won't brake fumes coming inside the car. Car shaking and vibrating low oil pressure even when I got a oil change. After oil change car wouldn't go no more than 16 miles per hour. Car will not crank if it's 47 degrees or lower temperature. In motion in city street and highway
- Air bags · Electrical system
Airbag light came on while driving; repair shop says sensor needs to be replaced
- Air bags
The airbag light came on. I was told the airbag will now only work if the steering wheel IS straight. If it IS turned and I get hit, the airbag will not deploy.
- Electrical system · Engine
All the lights on my panel malfunctioning my fuel gauge IS malfunctioning the airbag light stays on check engine light check tire pressure check oil all the lights stay on and I can't reset the panel I'm also having an issue with the car stopping when I put my foot on the brake it turns off
- Air bags · Electrical system
Air bag light IS on and will not go out. instrument panel malfunctioning speedometer , temperature and voltage all not working. headliner falling.
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that oil was leaking unto the exhaust manifold causing white smoke to emit out of the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.
- Electrical system
Fuel gauge quit working
- Air bags
Air bag sensor light IS on.
- Air bags · Electrical system
Started up my car and the air bag light went on and won't go off. Also having problems with electrical lights in the dash. Part of the lights for the speedometer/air-conditioner buttons are only 1/2 working and part of the lights on the radio don't light up either. After reading several of these it sounds like this IS a big issue with this model of car.
- Air bags
Started the car one morning and the air bag light came on and won't go off. Don't know if this IS serious or not . Can't afford to have it checked right now. There IS a big airbag recall right now, just wondering if my car could be a danger. Also our temp gauge has stopped working and our radio dash light has went out ..maybe a dash board problem with these vehicles
- Air bags · Electrical system
Air bags light IS on all the time, electrical problems and had the ignition key changed in 2010 at a chevrolet dealership. *tr
- Air bags
My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else IS having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash. *js
- Air bags
My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else IS having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash. *js
- Air bags
My air bag light came on and won't go off and I was wanting to know if anyone else IS having trouble with there air bags and if it will still work if I am in a crash. *js
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine
Car shut off while sitting at yield sign ,was rear ended by oncoming traffic. *tr
- Air bags · Power train
TL* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled. The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor injuries and was…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly loss power and stalled. The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed but the repairs were unknown. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 158,000.
- Steering
Trying to make hard turn either left or right mostly while parking the power steering locks or gets really tight. put power steering fluid in. does nothing at all. what can I do. looking at other post...obviously nothing. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph the engine started to lose power. When the vehicle stalled it would not restart and smoke started was coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure due to the sensors melting. The vehicle has been repaired. The failure mileage was 63,635.
- Tires › Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Driver information center (dic) on the 2005 pontiac bonneville has a serious design flaw. I had it replaced once under warranty because it became impossible to reset it. now 4 years later, I'm experiencing the same problem and don't want to pay over $100 for what the manufacturer ought to cover. *Tr
- Suspension
Vibration at about 60 mph tried several time to have this problem solved ,no solution. I've also called gm several time they sent me to a gm dealer no solution.called gm back and was told this car was probably design to do this ,you can believe or not this IS the truth. *Tr
- Steering
2005 pontiac bonneville, clunking noise in steering. Per dealer, intermediate shaft IS manufacturer known problem, while under warranty shaft was lubed, then replaced, then lubed again. Problem persists and IS worse in cold weather. Steering becomes less than accurate providing improper road…
2005 pontiac bonneville, clunking noise in steering. Per dealer, intermediate shaft IS manufacturer known problem, while under warranty shaft was lubed, then replaced, then lubed again. Problem persists and IS worse in cold weather. Steering becomes less than accurate providing improper road feedback and improper response to driver input. my concern IS that shaft will fail or will cause other steering failure. This has been a persistent problem since ownership taken 4 sept 2004. *tr
- Electrical system
Driver information center shows low brake fluid and low tire pressure, there IS nothing wrong with the brakes of the tires. I can't change any settings for the dic. This IS the third time this has happened in combination or another. I am constantly checking these systems every time I use the car. *Tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving there IS hard shifting and slipping in transmission. *tr
- Steering
When the right front wheel passes through standing water moisture IS deflected onto the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt slips causing a loss of power steering which renders the vehicle not able steer until the serpentine belt stops slipping. multiple occurrences. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011782This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 11009156This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.
- 11008956This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 11007744This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007743This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11007091This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
- 11001321This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
- 11000162The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
- 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
- 10249980This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include ?Vibration? ?Business Associate Code? and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.
- 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10249295This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. The test probe terminal has been released in the terminal repair kit (J-38125-620H) located in Lear Tray 7 part number 963716-2. There are 5 terminated leads in a package part number is 13505346, which can be ordered through your normal General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales parts channel.
- 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247780This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245395This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
- 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
- 10244273This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10244214This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
- 10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
- 10244200This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
- 10242298This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
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