2001 Pontiac Bonneville steering problems
35 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 MPH, crashing into a light pole. Integrity of structure body damage has exceeded over $3600.00 compared to four star crash test rating given by NHTSA. Feel free to provide any further information.
I have had repeated trouble with my 2001 bonneville,,have had 3 window motors go out,,,3 batteries go bad,,,air compressor go bak,,,moon roof worked on 3 times,,,3rd time,,,had 3 inches of water in floor,,,,,the problem now is the steering,,,you turn wheel,,it makes popping, clucking noise,,& feels like the front end is going to fall off..
Other problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
- Engine 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 18 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints