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Pontiac Bonneville General Maintenance and Repair

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#1223 of 2268 Transmission whine in 1997 SSEI by lkfin

Dec 12, 2003 (10:58 am)

In response to message #1218, the noise I have occurs in each gear and increases with rpm. It cycles up, then down, as each gear is engaged. It is somewhat "high-pitched", so I would not describe it as a "humming" noise. This is very disturbing to me, as I have owned a number of new and used Pontiacs - but have never had to replace a transmission. This car has been well maintained and looks nearly as good as new, despite the high mileage. Are there any other Bonneville owners reading this board with transmission noise experiences?

#1224 of 2268 by jayare627

Dec 14, 2003 (9:11 pm)

does anyone have a problem of an altenator belt slipping when it is wet out? everytime i hit a puddle it slips and cause the volts to drop to 12 or lower then takes a while to charge back up (about 30 seconds). Does anyone have the same problem or know how to fix it?!
 
Also i saw a 03 SSEi with 9,000 miles a dealer lot for $25,000, completely loaded was thinking about trading my 2000 in b/c of all the problems does that sound like a good price? I live in Mass. if that makes a difference.

#1225 of 2268 by alcan

Dec 15, 2003 (3:39 am)

Sounds like a worn belt tensioner, glazed belt, or both.

#1226 of 2268 RE: #1209 by mlm4

Dec 16, 2003 (6:44 pm)

My 2000 SSEi had developed the popping or clunking noise in the steering as well (this is a low-mileage car with only about 13000 miles). This is a common problem. The dealer replaced the entire intermediate steering shaft rather than using the lube kit. The lube kit is only about $7 but one hour of labor to take the shaft out, lube it and replace it. The new shaft was $158.51 list price, plus an hour of labor.
 
After the repair I inspected what I could of it and noticed that the rubber boot over the shaft was pulled away from the point where the lower shaft meets the rack assembly. There is a lip on the boot and a flange on the rack that look like they should be clamped together, but it appears as if the boot just floats there. Doesn't look right but I think that's the way it was before they replaced the shaft.
 
Later on the day of the repair, when it was dark, I noticed that all the interior lamps were not working. Turned out to be a blown fuse, but I'm wondering what the tech did to cause that. So after replacing the fuse I decided to check everything electrical. When I went to lower the right rear window, the regulator made a cruch! noise and now the window can be raised and lowered only by hand. Another common problem on these cars. Ordered a new regulator (apparently you have to get the motor with it) at gmpartsdirect for about $90 less than the dealer wants even with shipping. Might even try to replace it myself.

#1227 of 2268 Good bye 2000 Bonneville sle by tee2grn

Dec 18, 2003 (11:23 pm)

Hi All,
 
  I had enough. I had a 2000 Bonneville SLE that I just could not stop the tires from vibrating. I tried everything. And I mean everything. But when I finally wore out the goodyear tires and replaced them with dunlop sa sport a2 tires, which I loved and balanced perfectly, and the car still vibrated I went to my local Pontiac Dealer and traded it for a new Grand Prix GT 2004. You may ask "Why another Pontiac?". Well I loved the Bonneville. It was a good car. Even with all its problems. But the wheels just kept on vibrating. But as much as I liked the Bonne, the Grand Prix is a much better fit for me. I like the smaller size and the sportier handling. The 3800 III ,yes III , is a better fit for a lighter weight car. And the drive by wire throttle is much more responsive paired with the electronic trans. And the wheels do not vibrate, the trans shifts much smoother and at the right places everytime. I trully look forward to every drive in the Grand Prix.
 
Enough advertising. Just wanted to thank all you fine folks on the message board for all the info on how to repair the Bonne. It was most helpful. But it got to a point where the value of my car was decreasing and I needed to keep it or sell it. So bye, bye Bonne.

#1228 of 2268 Got rid of your 2000 Bonneville, huh? by giamomj

Dec 19, 2003 (7:03 am)

I have one too. Tomorrow I go to yet ANOTHER Pontiac dealer in hopes of finding out why it makes a droning noise (or hum) at high speeds and 2000+ RPM.
 
I had the vibration problem you had. I went NUTS over it - Pontiac dealers (I went to many) denied the vibration was there or just continually lied to me about it. I eventually had to buy $600+ worth of new tires, and get them continually rebalanced. I finally sued GM and settled out of court.
 
Firestone Corp. eventually got rid of the vibration problem! By just good balance jobs. I think GM dealers are a racket...

#1229 of 2268 Changing Brake Fluid by stickyman

Dec 19, 2003 (8:50 am)

I have a 96 SLE with 78,000miles on it. Dealer is telling me that I need the brake fluid changed.
Is this common and is the cost of $65.00 in line for this type of service? Thanks for the help and guidance.

#1230 of 2268 Water Leak on passenger front sidewall by scylark

Dec 19, 2003 (3:07 pm)

I am seeing water leaking onto my carpet on my 2002 Bonneville. I pulled up the carpet and can see water dripping down the sidewall onto the wiring conduit and onto the floor. I poured water from the hose on the windshield and corner of the car and it did come in. I assume windshield leak. But, has any one experienced this, and can you confirm the windshiled or possibly something else to check?

#1231 of 2268 brake fluid by alcan

Dec 19, 2003 (4:02 pm)

It's about 3 years overdue. Read this:
 
http://www.batauto.com/articles/brkfld.shtml

#1232 of 2268 water leak on passengers floor by jayare627

Dec 20, 2003 (10:56 am)

I had a similar problem with my 1999 GTP turned out to be the gasket seal around the windsheild letting water into the air intake for the heater, it blew my rear speaker due to the water getting into the amp that is located on the passengers side under the dash, however haven't had similar problem with the bonneville i have.

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