3.6
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,103 miles
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Transmission abruptly failed after making a loud "bang" while driving at 70 mph on the interstate. This car had only 10,100 miles when this occurred. The transmission had to be replaced because the truss bearings broke apart causing the transmission to fail. The parts are available for inspection.
- Ashland, KY, USA
Transmission abruptly failed after making a loud "bang" while driving at 55 mph on the expressway. This car had only 24,000 miles when this occurred. The transmission had to be replaced because the trust bearings broke apart.
- Flint, MI, USA
While at an idle vehicle jerked forward when gas pedal was depressed. Also, the gear shifter would shift gears, but the vehicle wouldn't once the vehicle had came to a complete stop. The trust bearings broke apart and destroyed the transmission which caused the failure to occur.
- Highland, IN, USA
The failure occurred without warning. While turning the key to start the engine, the car lurched forward. The vehicle was in park at the time. There was nothing in front of the vehicle so there was no collision. The car stopped and though the engine ran, the car would not move forward or reverse. The transmission input failed. The transmission was rebuilt by GM for a substantial fee.
- Freeland, MI, USA
The shift solenoid and clutch solenoid got stuck on which caused the automatic transmission motor to burn out. This was marked by miimicking the neutral gear: The car would not move when accelerating either forward or reverse but the engine rpms would rise. The problem was intermittent at first, but was more noticeable in cold weather. After the vehicle warmed up, the transmission finally engaged suddenly. The vehicle only has 37,650 miles on it and GM is giving me a hard time about replacing it because it is past the 36,000 mile warranty. However, they will guarantee a remanufactured transmission for 50,000 miles.
- Fredericksburg, VA, USA
The transmission failed at 46,600 and had to be replaced.
- Alexandria, KY, USA
Transmission does not shift properly when the engine is cold. When you press the accelerator, the engine RPM rise rapidly, but the car barely moves. As the car warms up, the transmission finally engages, very roughly, and shifts roughly until the car is warm.
- Clarksville, TN, USA
The automatic transmission intermittently would not engage or tries to engage on initial take-off. Serious concern when pulling into traffic, let alone being stranded. Transmission pan was dropped revealed metal shavings and gear teeth on the magnets and in the filter. The car has 48,400 miles on it and did not even make it to GM's recommended 50,000 mile fluid and filter change. GM refuses to pay 100% for their failure of the 'sun gear/carrier assembly' that self destructs. This model transmission is a 4T65E, and is used in Buick's, Chevrolet's, Oldsmobile's and Pontiac's. GM has issued a service bulletin on this exact situation. Tsb #03-07-30-017 issued May 7, 2003.
- Chardon, OH, USA
Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indication engine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced. First the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids. Breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding. The steering shaft was replaced..
- Pocahontas, AR, USA
My husband purchased a used 2001 Pontiac Bonneville from mcdonald Pontiac in saginaw, Michigan. We have had repeated problems involving the transmission, fuel pressure sensor, and now the paint is bubbling on the hood. We believe our car should be declared a lemon and another vehicle be supplied.
- Bridgeport, MI, USA
There is a problem in the transmition, when the car is in park and want to shift to reverse the car does not move and feels like it is in neutral position. This problem was more noticable in mornings when the weather is cold. I took it to the dealer and they said that there is nothing wrong with it. I think there is a lot wrong with it.
- Dearborn, MI, USA
- Wyoming, MI, USA