Automobile stops with no warning leaving me with no brakes or steering. Sometimes in heavy traffic at high rates of speed. General Motors dealership mechanics could not find the problem. I have looked on other sites and have found that this is a common defect with this model. Hopefully no one has to get injured or killed before something is done to fix the problem.

- Mill City, OR, USA

Intermittently, the vehicle won't start after sitting for a few minutes. If I wait about 10 minutes it will start right up. Also it stalls occasionally when driving either in town or on the highway.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Duluth, GA, USA

At any speed vehicle will die. Dealer can't duplicate problem.

- Worthington, PA, USA

This upper manifold upon failure results in burning coolant(toxic) and engine failure. I have been in touch with others that own the same model car. And the failure is still happening on later models. Some with less than 50,000 miles. This engine is being used on Chevrolet Impala and monte carlos, Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Lesabre and older Oldsmobile 88 models. This is a very dangerous problem if it happens on the highway.failed part #1711-3136.

- Torrington, CT, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

The body control module that works the door locks and windows. The clutch on the air conditioner. Replaced that then the compressor went out. The radio quit. Its had a roar in the rear end ever since we got it. They cannot find the problem. The gauges for heat, speed, rpms, oil, etc. Go back and forth when you start the engine then when they stop they don't read correctly. Speed doesn't read right. Master cyclinder went out 2 times.

- Hillsboro, AL, USA

Dealers failing to notify any one of this type of failure, also when this part fails driveability affected increased polution, and visability to persons following failed vehicle impaired. No safety defect listed.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

Intermittently and usually in warm conditions while driving, vehicle stalled unexpectedly, and brakes malfunctioned, and there was no power steering which may have caused a crash. Been to dealer twice, and dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

- Austin, TX, USA

The bolts that hold the power steering unit to the engine broke off. Dealer alleged brake fluid in unit caused problem. Car repaired at owings mills Pontiac. Oil leak looses about a quart of oil per 3-4000 miles. This has been occuring longer than I reported, but outside the 36,000 mile warranty.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

While traveling intermittently check engine light would flash right after engine would stall. After stalling the vehicle cannot always start up immediately. The cause of the problem has not been found and still exists.

- Pine City, NY, USA

Ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling without warning. Dealer replaced PCM. Problem resolved.

- Danville, CA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Perkasie, PA, USA

While traveling vehicle would stall without indication. Dealer has been notified.

- Jensen Beach, FL, USA

When pulling out vehicle stalled and backfired. Consumer had the vehicle in repair shop for service, and the dealer couldn't determine the cause of the problem.

- Ozark, AR, USA

Vehicle has been in shop of dealer where purchased, in independent garage, and in local Chevrolet dealer's shop. Many parts have been replaced, but problems return. This is very expensive and frustrating!.

- Muskogee, OK, USA

Auto hesitated at speeds between 55 and 60 mph.on Sept 9 1998. Auto shut down while driving in traffic. No brakes or steering. Very difficult to control on Sept 22, L998. Oct 13, L998 car cut off in parking lot. Oct L9. L998 car stalled in parking lot. Oct 20, L998 car stalled in traffic going 35 mph. Service cannot duplicate problem. The ignition module and powertrain control module were changed on Oct. L6, L998. It has been at burns Pontiac for two days while they try to duplicate the problem.

- Mays Landing, NJ, USA

Engine stalls.

- Syracuse, NY, USA

Intermittently the vehicle stalls when deaccelerating, vehicle has automatic transmission, vehicle has been at dealer (5) times in less than (2) years. Dealer cannot find problem with vehicle.

- Flanders, NJ, USA

When driving at any speed the car stall.

- Marcellus, NY, USA