Car wont start

- Happy Valley, OR, USA

I have owned this car for a year and after I got it the security system locked me down so the car will not start. The first incident I was driving down the road and my security light started flashing then the car quit. I pulled over as fast as I could and played with the gear lever and key and got the car restarted. So after that I had to get a new key and have it programed to the car and was told that will fix it. Well it happened 4 more times after that but after playing with the key it started up. Then the last time I was at work and after 4 hours came out to go home it would not start again. Had to have the car towed home and now it is at the GM dealership being repaired. This is not the only car that has done this from what I am reading this is a common issue with all GM's with this security system. It locks out the injectors and starter. Guess what they are the only ones who can fix this issue because their computers can read the computer. This is a big rip-off for private people who cant afford to have their car fixed at the dealer.

- Oak Ridge , TN, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle jerked and hesitated to accelerate. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the traction control and the driver side door electrical switch for the locks and windows failed. The failures occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 171,000.

- Clarksville, MS, USA

2000 Pontiac Bonneville. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. The consumer paid $352.14 to have to ignition switch replaced.

- Mercer Island, WA, USA

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!

- Whitehall, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that whenever there was a slight bump to the ignition switch while driving, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 167,850 and the current mileage was 169,100.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the engine suddenly caught on fire without warning. The driver and passengers all were able to exit the vehicle without any injuries. The police and fire department were notified, but a report was unavailable. The fire department informed the contact that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic and pending an investigation. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 90,500.

- Renton, WA, USA

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.

- Rochester, NH, USA

On June 17, 2006 the rear drivers side window on my 2000 Pontiac Bonneville dropped and would not go back up unless pulled up by hand. Even then it does not stay up when it rains, the wetness seems to make it slip. Just purchased from basil resale in Feb. 2006 with 45,000 miles. Took it back to them and was told it was not a warranty covered problem and would cost about $400 to repair. From what I have been finding online I think GM should check into this problem as it looks like a manufacturers defect. I have not had it repaired as of yet because I cannot afford too.

- Buffalo, NY, USA

The vehicle experienced electrical problems after being hit in the rear. The day after the vehicle was hit the power windows and lock failed with exception of the driver's door. The fog lights would go on and off and the consumer got electrical shocks from the floor and seat. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility and the technician indicated that the wires appeared corroded from water damage and that there was some aftermarket wiring done on the car.

- Alburg, VT, USA

When the vehicle was being started engine back fired. Also, the vehicle would take an exceedingly long time to start. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the spark plugs needed to be replaced.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA