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Pontiac Bonneville: Steering Problems

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#7 of 28 Re: Does anyone have a permanent solution for steering problems on Bonneville 2 [417445] by pirzyk

Jan 02, 2007 (11:59 am)

Replying to: 417445 (Nov 15, 2006 4:59 pm)
Intermediate Steering Shaft ... I'm not sure what the fix is but there is an obvious major problem with my Bonneville and other GM & GMC vehicles. I have a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville which is in the dealership for the "5th" time for an intermediate steering shaft problem. The car has only 51,000 miles on it. Pontiac has been picking up the cost of this repair because i continue to make this a life-safety issue and refuse to pay for something that was never right to begin with. No recall ... you got to be kidding me! I've never owned a foreign vehicle yet but i really like the nissan maxima!

#8 of 28 Re: Does anyone have a permanent solution for steering problems on Bonnevil by 417445

Jan 02, 2007 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: pirzyk (Jan 02, 2007 11:59 am)
Glad to hear someone got some satisfaction from GM. I plan to contact them to see if they will pickup the cost of the repairs. The car is paid for with only 52,000 and I don't want another car payment right now. With so many people having problems, has anyone thought of a case action law suite? I'm not an attorney but with enough people maybe we could at least put some pressure on GM to at least pair for repairs at long as we own the vehicle or some compensation.
If I can't get anywhere with GM I may sell mine. I know book value is low, so trade in is out. It looks good I may stick a for sale sign on it and see what I can get.
I'm with you on the foreign cars. I like the Acura TL.

#9 of 28 Intermediate Steering Shaft by xavier64

Oct 12, 2007 (6:13 pm)

Just wanted to provide my experience with the dealer where I bought my Bonneville from with this issue. I have a 2001 Bonnie and this issue showed up in 2005 at only 28000 miles ( repaired under extended warranty ). This issue appeared again at 41,500 miles. I had just purchased an extended warranty from the dealer and was told this problem is not covered under it. The dealer said GM is looking at this as a "wear and tear" issue. They said they would only remove the shaft and regrease it and the mechanic told me that this would only last for so long until it reappeared. I asked if this was a safety issue and was told that is was not. The dealer said to save my money and not do anything with the issue.
 
Is this true??!!
 
Needless to say I am disappointed in both the GM and Pontiac dealer who has been good to me in the past.
 
Are there any custom parts available to fix this issue since I really enjoy the car and I hope to keep it for a long time. When things like this occur, I can understand why Honda and Toyota are selling more cars. I am looking to write to the NTSB but I don't know if this is a safety issue.
 
Thanks for any help in this matter.
 
xavier64

#10 of 28 NHTSA Complaint on Shaft issue by xavier64

Oct 12, 2007 (6:46 pm)

Your Complaint Information is successfully submitted.
Your Confirmation number (ODI Number) is: 10205542
  
 
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Complaint Information
  
Description : Reoccurring issue with the intermediate steering shaft on my 2001 Bonneville: Just wanted to provide my experience with the dealer where I bought my Bonneville from with this issue. I have a 2001 Bonnie and this issue showed up in 2005 at only 28000 miles ( repaired under extended warranty ). This issue appeared again at 41,500 miles. I had just purchased an extended warranty from the dealer and was told this problem is not covered under it. They said they would only remove the shaft and regrease it . I asked if this was a safety issue and was told that is was not. My question is why this is not a recall issue and am I in any danger drving this car?
Incident Date : 10/12/2007 Fire : No
Num. Failures : 2 Property Damage : No
Num. Deaths : 0 Crash : No
Num. Injured : 0 Police Report : No
Referral Source : INTERNET
 
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Vehicle Information
  
VIN : 1G2HX54K114296149 Purchase Date : 7/24/2001
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Year, Make
and Model : 2001/PONTIAC/PONTIAC Original Owner : Yes
# of Cylinders : 6 Trans. Type : AUTOMATIC
Engine Size : 3800 Series 2 VehicleDetails Usage : RECREATIONAL
Cruise Control : Yes Antilock Brakes : Yes
Current Mileage : 41573 Speed : 0
Failure Mileage : 41573 Powertrain : FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
Body Style : 4-DOOR Fuel System : FUEL INJECTION
Fuel Type : GAS Vehicle Type :
 
  
Vehicle Component Information
Component 1: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR OEM: No
 
Vehicle Dealer Information
 Dealer : 1
Name : Davis Pontiac Dealer Type : SALES DEALER
Address : 922 Second Street Pike
 
Richboro
PA 18954
  
Dealer Phone: 215-355-1400 Dealer Fax: 215-364-0351
Email: servicedrivedavis.com
 Dealer : 2
Name : Dealer Type : SALES DEALER
Address :
 
  
Dealer Phone: Dealer Fax:
Email:
 
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Here is the website that I found to submit this issue.
  
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov

#11 of 28 Steering issue by xavier64

Oct 22, 2007 (7:09 pm)

Had dealer regrease the shaft and for now the pulsing sound is gone. I'll see how long this will lasts...sxb

#12 of 28 Intermediate Steering Shaft by ls1racer

Oct 30, 2007 (9:15 am)

I have a 2000 Bonneville with 158,000 miles on it. It makes the steering noise and at first it was a pain, but I have never had the first bit of trouble out of it. I have never regreased the bearing or anything. It is unfortunate that this problem occurs but it is man made. Yes GM should create a solution for this problem, but as for getting rid of the car over a little noise, yeah ok. No one is stopping anyone from going and getting a foreign car. Guess that they are magical and never have problems. I promise you that you deffinetly don't want to pay the repair bill on a foreign car.

#13 of 28 Re: Intermediate Steering Shaft [ls1racer] by xavier64

Oct 30, 2007 (7:41 pm)

Replying to: ls1racer (Oct 30, 2007 9:15 am)
IS1racer,
 
Thanks for the update. I do enjoy my Bonnie and if you have 158,oo miles, I would assume that it is not a safety issue. That is my main concern. With the new set of Michelin Hydroedge tires, the car has been running fine. Believe me, I am glad not to have any car payments and hope to own my car for many years to come. I do understand that foreign cars have their issues, including expensive parts for repairs. Appreciate the good news.
 
sxb

#14 of 28 bonneville steering Problem by ameigh

Nov 25, 2007 (10:44 pm)

If greasing the shaft solves the problem temporary,then Gm should remove the shaft and drill the shaft slide to accept a grease fitting where as you could shoot heavy duty wheel bearing grease into the shaft every so many miles to lube it with a heavy duty heat resisitant grease like trailer wheel bearing grease.

#15 of 28 000Bonneville ssei Steering popping and clicking/ by ameigh

Nov 25, 2007 (10:49 pm)

We have just acquired a 2000 Bonneville and when turning the wheel the steering pops and clicks, does anyone have a idea if its the intermediate shaft or the rack and pinion that is bad?The car steers fine but the popping and clicking noise when turning the wheel has us concerned.Thanks for any help.

#16 of 28 Steering issue by xavier64

Nov 26, 2007 (8:07 pm)

Ameigh,
 
If your feeling a pulse thru the steering wheel, this is what I had with the intermediate shaft issue. Since I had the int shaft greased, no issues.
 
sxb

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