2000 Pontiac Bonneville Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville, 6% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Variably the engine stalls without warning,rendering the ps brakes to become inoperable, extremely dangerous for me as I am 78 years old.there have been times when this has occurred there was no shoulder of the road to pull off,leaving the car in whatever lane it stalled in! It takes anywhere from 5 min to 1/2 hour to restart very very frustrating and dangerous to other travelers and to me! Something desperately needs to be done about this!”
NHTSA complaint #10593863, filed 2014-05, 69,000 miles“Smell of fuel dumping from exhaust. Air filter checks out. Mild smell just outside engine compartment. Headache producing smell inside can. Wasn't their a recall for part tolerances to correct this? Are all GM delphi replacement parts presently sold adequate to address this. Previous owner had new upper and lower intake manifold installed. Hard cold starting can cause and caused my first experience with the excess fuel smell. Yesterday and today driving I am getting the fuel in the passenger cabin smell. I can only hope that this is a fuel regulator issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11163083, filed 2018-12, 160,000 miles“I have several complaints about my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. My car has shut off while I'm driving, making loud noises, sputtering, etc. It occurs maybe every few months. It is very dangerous because I have small children and when my car cuts off I could get into an accident.on friday september 5, 2008 I had my car towed to buick Pontiac gmc of south atlanta. I had previously had several diagnostics ran on my car and no one could tell me the problem with it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10264938, filed 2009-04, 95,000 miles“Engine fire occurred during normal start-up due to a faulty fuel regulator . Fire damaged engine and numerous electrical components in the engine compartment . Pontiac claimed responsibility, and agreed to re-purchase vehicle . The amount offered by Pontiac was considerably less than purchase price .”
NHTSA complaint #10215879, filed 2008-01, 143,298 miles“Fire ignited in the engine compartment while parked in a mall parking lot about 5 to 10 minutes after leaving vehicle completely destroying the front of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10371389, filed 2010-12, 74,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V090000Feb 24, 2004On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual…Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 1998–2000, Buick Park Avenue 1998–2000, Lesabre 1998–2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 6 | 7% |
| 2001 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 23 | 16% |
| 1998 | 36 | 13% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 25 | 17% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 7% |
| 1993 | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
58 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBrakes
16 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology