NHTSA Complaint #10173585 — 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10173585 |
| Vehicle | 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 130,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED IN EITHER DIRECTION, THERE WAS A HOLLOW POUNDING SOUND. ALSO, THE SOUND OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED OR TRAVELING FASTER THAN 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED. SIX MONTHS LATER, THE PART FAILED AGAIN. THE PROBLEM CONTINUED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT MORE THAN 7 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 3/25/08 *CN
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