Check Engine light and Service Traction Control light came on and vehicle was very sluggish, would hardly move up a hill under acceleration. I could smell something burning. I pulled off the road and let the vehicle sit for a while. Started the vehicle and the trac light went away, but check engine light remained. Limped the car home. I checked under the hood and under the engine. I could see leaking trans fluid on the frame.

Took car into shop the next day for diagnosis. Tech found stored trouble codes P182E (Transmission mode switch) and P0700 (Transmission performance). He performed research and found that mode switch will fail and cause vehicle to go into limp mode. Switch is internal in transmission and recommends overhaul with updated components and aux. cooler. He also found leaking transmission lines and recommends replacement.

Service: Complete rebuilt transmission assembly installed, including replacement convertor with computer upgrades/components and improved oil flow program, replacement of cooler lines and adding auxiliary oil cooler.

I purchased this vehicle in Oct 2015 (used) and chose this vehicle based on size and luxury as we have 4 children. Within the first two months as I was driving with small children in the car my steering went out and I was almost in an accident. That was the first expense. Shortly after the tie rods went out.

Then last year the transmission went out (which was not cheap) and that was completed. Most recently the catalytic converter is the problem and now the tire monitor system is out. I have always maintained my vehicle and anytime I feel there is any problem or change, I have it checked out immediately. Now, 2 days ago as I am driving with my children yet again, my engine seized up and I do not have the money again for a major expense. I was almost hit twice and I am had to find strangers to assist me pushing my car out of harms way. Myself and my children had to walk home in the cold and my daughter missed her science presentation that evening at school which was also a huge convenience.

My issue is this; there is an obvious problem with the steering, transmission, timing chain, catalytic converter, and engine as I see by all of the complaints. I am wondering why this year has not been added to the recall. I do not have thousands of dollars to keep fixing this vehicle and pay on a loan so now I am stuck with 4 children and no way to get to schools, work, and doctor appointments for my chronically ill toddler without paying now additional monies for transportation. Most importantly, I do not feel safe in the vehicle and is causing major anxiety while driving as the car continues to have major problems while driving it which puts myself, my children, and others at risk. If I wanted a cheap car, I would have purchased one.

These problems have been known by GM for a long time as I read many blogs and entries and all problems are similar. I understand it is about making money and keeping costs down but I would rather not wait until someone dies from known negligence as this could all be prevented. I am having my car towed home yet again later today from the mechanic as they did verify it was the engine. I understand things happen to high mileage vehicles but not constantly and not all major and similar issues experienced by many of us. This is and has caused me financial problems, inconvenienced more times than not, and undue anxiety about being in this car. Now I have a vehicle that does not run, no more money to dish out, and a huge loan I am still paying on which prevents me from financing another vehicle.

I would like to know how GM plans to assist their customers who have been dedicated and devoted customers but have not received reciprocated actions. I have spent so much time calling, going to mechanics, checking on recalls, finding transportation, towing, missing or being late to work and children's school, going to part stores etc that this in itself could be my full time job.

I am frustrated because I do not believe these issues nor people's safety is being considered as it should be, especially when GM is well aware of the problems. So as of right now my vehicle needs an engine and catalytic converter. I was supposed to go in in 10 days to have new tires and monitor system fixed but that will be on hold yet again. Please advise.