Model year guide

2000 Pontiac Bonneville

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 18 on record.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville — representative photo
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2000 Pontiac Bonneville at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints226
Combined19–20 mpg
Typical price$1,603

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville recalls 2

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components NHTSA Campaign #00V114000 · 17/04/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE INTERNAL FLUID LEAKS IN THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC MODULATOR UNIT AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC MODULATOR.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery NHTSA Campaign #04V090000 · 24/02/2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-6…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville common problems

Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville MPG & running costs

Combined19–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,850

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville worth?

Low
$500
Typical price
$1,603
High
$2,700

From 13 comparable 2000 Pontiac Bonneville listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,250
Fuel only$19,250
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2000 Pontiac Bonneville trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · SSEi · SLE
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

2000 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles on record

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Other Pontiac Bonneville model years

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville — frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2000 Pontiac Bonneville get?

The 2000 Pontiac Bonneville has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2000 Pontiac Bonneville worth?

Comparable 2000 Pontiac Bonneville listings run roughly $500–$2,700, typically around $1,603 (from 13 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.