2000 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,925miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 7% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,925 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Intermittently ABS traction stability warning light illuminated on the dashboard. When this occurred the cruise control mode was inoperative. Dealership performed a diagnostic test the failure code indicated, don't drive the vehicle and service immediately ABS stability control failure. Dealership serviced the vehicle 4 times, only temporary fixes had been done, problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10050537, filed 2003-12, 60,000 miles“2000 Bonneville brake pedal when pressed goes to the floor after the gear has been placed in reverse. The consumer believed the problem he experienced was related to recall 00v114000, however the manufacturer refused to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10164762, filed 2006-07, 43,000 miles“The service stability system light comes on continuosly, the brakes and steering have locked up while I am driving on two occasions because of the stability system, I have had to have 3 front end alignments and the brakes replaced twice. I have taken the car into bassett Pontiac in muncie, in. And in new castle in.. They tell me the problem is fixed and two to three weeks later the same problem is happening.”
NHTSA complaint #763413, filed 2002-06“Brakes make squeaky noise all the time, have had problem checked out 2 times, but they tell me this is something I have to live with. For a new car to make so much noise is awfull.”
NHTSA complaint #749563, filed 2001-08“The brake rotors were replaced three times for excessive warping which caused vibrations and a soft brake pedal. Each time the pads were replaced the rotors had to be replaced. The engine belt cracked once and was glazed once, both failures caused noise. The steering wheel makes noise when turning, the dealer replaced the steering shaft. The right rear brake light bulb was blown.”
NHTSA complaint #8020617, filed 2002-10Related recalls
- 00V114000Apr 17, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles have internal fluid leaks in the brake hydraulic control unit.Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 2000, Buick Lesabre 2000, Cadillac Deville 2000 +4 more
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 25 | 10% |
| 1994 | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 | 45 | 33% |
| 1992 | 46 | 41% |
| 1991 | 6 | 27% |
| 1990 | 17 | 44% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
58 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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