2005 Pontiac Bonneville Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
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.
“Intermediate shaft was replaced by the dealer at approximately 32000 miles and now I have the same symptoms again, clunk in the front of the vehicle when turning. There is approximately 40000 miles on the vehicle now. Unfortunately there is no warranty left so I really can't drive the car for fear of wrecking and possibly killing someone.”
NHTSA complaint #10183389, filed 2007-02, 32,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10488648, filed 2012-12, 154,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10235749, filed 2008-07, 37,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10296130, filed 2009-12, 52,000 miles“Magnasteer issue: extremely difficult steering at low speeds (below 15 MPH) when vehicle is at operating temperature. Summer time conditions enhance this problem. When the steering fluid heats up, the steering becomes more difficult or impossible. The magnasteer rack has been replaced 1 time. This cured the problem temporarily (1000 miles). The dealership has worked feverishly and extremely well to correct the problem. Problem unresolved so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10167856, filed 2006-09, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 | 8 | 29% |
| 2003 | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 | 19 | 21% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 47 | 22% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 27 | 11% |
| 1994 | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 5 | 26% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville
12 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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