2001 Pontiac Bonneville steering problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving 25 mph making a right turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…”
filed Feb 4, 2015
“Steering shaft on my 2001 bonneville ssei making grinding and clunking noise. The sound is more noticeable at lower speeds below 20 mph. I have head from other bonneville owners this is an ongoing expensive problem. The design of the steering shaft seems to be flawed. *tr”
filed Dec 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 5 | 19% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 8 | 29% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 19 | 21% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 47 | 22% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 14 | 10% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 27 | 11% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 4 | 5% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.