Driving on parkway, at 65 mph. Car lost all power. No warning lights, no chimes. This happened four times on one trip. Each time the car died, was a shorter distance traveled than the previous time.

- Perth Amboy, NJ, USA

At 80,000 miles my car's engine rod went bad. I do regular maintenance on my vehicle and expected the engine to last much longer. I have a 2000 olds Alero with a 2.4L pfi DOHC 16V engine. With this it requires a used engine to solve my problem. The cost for the engine and labor will exceed $2,000.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

My 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (50,000 miles) got a blown head gasket. The manufactures instructions stated to use dex cool anti-freeze only. Our mechanic believes the anti-freeze rotted the gaskets which caused the problem. He had another newer Alero with the same problem.

- Beavertown, PA, USA

Car would be going down highway, and just stop running, this also happen to me back in August of this year, I took it into the dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it, then yesterday coming back from vacation it did the same thing, its now at the dealer and they havn't found why it just stops running. Back in August it ran fine for over a month, it ran fine after sitting over nite to take it to the dealer today.

- Davison, MI, USA

The anti-lock brake system is inoperable, it is causing the engine to shut off at any particular time while driving. So I'm afraid that this problem was cause by the Oldsmobile manufacturer, and the situation need to be check into.

- Hazlehurst, MS, USA

With vehicle warm or cold, a knocking noise can be heard. Dealer unable to correct problem, but in turn stated this was normal operation of the engine.

- Newington, VA, USA

While driving on the highway the engine cuts off with no warning signs on any of the gauges, and no indication that the engine is going to quit. The first time it happened it took approx. 20 minutes to restart the car. The second and consequential times it happened it cut off at the next 20-50 miles from the previous time. Each time the engine would turn over, but wouldn't start until 20-30 minutes of sitting on the side of the highway. Auto is currently under warrantee. I've had it at the dealership in the service dept. For 14 days now, and they claim they cannot find the problem, although a technician did take it out on the hi-way, and it happened to him. I'm currently disgusted with the dealership and about to contact the attorney general as this is a safety issue. I was one time sitting on a bridge with no breakdown lane at 9:30 pm and almost got hit by oncoming vehicles while the car was broke down. I'd apprecaite it most greatly if you could investigate this problem.

- Slidell, LA, USA

Consumer states vehicle stalls while driving, and at times the vehicle will not start at all, possibly engine related.

- Prentiss, MS, USA

While driving 70 mph and without warning vehicle stalls. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not identify cause of problem. Please add VIN.

- Slidell, LA, USA

Consumer states vehicle stalls while driving, and at times the vehicle will not start at all, possibly engine related.

- Prentiss, MS, USA

While driving the engien light came on, vehicle was taken in for inspection and vehicle was reset, however the following week the light appeared again and was reset for the second time, this continued until finally, the switch assembly, automatic transmission fluid was replaced, one month later the light appeared again and this time the body module was replaced which was on Sept 7,2000 vehicle remained in the shop several weeks, weeks later the light came on again, vehicle was checked for codes and the channel plate/gasket.

- Fitchburg, MA, USA

Motor making knocking noise. Was spun rod bearings. New motor installed.

- Gallatin, TN, USA

Car completely shuts down while driving and will not restart. This occurred on 3 separate occasions during rainy conditions. 1st occasion vehicle was towed to dealer and while at the dealer it started right up. They checked the computer but were unable to find any reason for the problem. 2nd occurance was approximately 2 weeks later and dealer was notified. After vehicle dried out, it started. Dealer made an appointment to check the vehicle 9/5/2000. 3rd occurance - 9/3/2000- unable to restart vehicle. Tow truck contacted and towed to dealer.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

Car completely shuts down while driving and will not restart. This occurred on 3 separate occasions during rainy conditions. 1st occasion vehicle was towed to dealer and while at the dealer it started right up. They checked the computer but were unable to find any reason for the problem. 2nd occurance was approximately 2 weeks later and dealer was notified. After vehicle dried out, it started. Dealer made an appointment to check the vehicle 9/5/2000. 3rd occurance - 9/3/2000- unable to restart vehicle. Tow truck contacted and towed to dealer.

- Jackson, NJ, USA

Vehicle engine will turn over, then cut out for no apparent reason

- Hopkins, MN, USA

While driving and without warning vehicle will completely shutdown, cause unknown.

- Jamesville, WI, USA