The contact owns a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving at speeds of at least 10 mph or while sitting idle, the vehicle would stall without warning. The power windows, seats and fuel pump would become inoperable as well. The contact would recharge the battery and once fully charged, the vehicle would operate normally for a short period of time before stalling again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they could not duplicate the failure. The failure persisted. The contact also stated that it would take several attempts to remove the key from the ignition when shutting off the engine. The vehicle was taken to a different mechanic where they could not duplicate the additional failures. The mechanic suggested that the ignition anti-theft controller was faulty and caused the vehicle to stall. Although there was a recall for the failure, (NHTSA campaign id number: 95V204000: Electrical system: Ignition: Anti-theft controller), his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 97,000 and the current was 98,000.

- Batavia, OH, USA

While in park position ignition key turned on and passenger side air bag deployed with cause. Windshield had to be replaced immediately. General Motors has now had the car in testing for two days without being able to conduct the actual test. They have transferred out file to their legal department. Cost of the air bag is approximately $850. Controls $870 plus damage to the dashboard. Cost to emergency replacement the windshield was approximately $400. We apparently should hear from the legal department in two days. Time to order the airbag is 3-5 days. No established time to actually do the repairs.

- Whitby, 00, USA