A hole developed in the plastic upper intake manifold where coolant runs next to the egr valve, resulting in the car suddenly stalling and not able to be restarted, because of the coolant being introduced into the air fuel mixture. It is my understanding that this is an ongoing problem that Pontiac is aware of.

- Waterford, CA, USA

Engine exploded while the consumer was trying to start the vehicle. Tried to start two times but the vehicle would not start. The consumer wants to know what caused the explosion.

- Liverpool, NY, USA

Engine stalls intermittently. Mechanic cannot find cause. Will stall mostly upon deceleration.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

Engine will stall intermittently while driving at various speeds, resulting in a loss of power brakes and power steering. Dealership has examined vehicle several times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. The consumer stated that the vehicle stalls 33 times and power failure happen when steering becomes difficult.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

While driving vehicle will stall and lose all power. Let vehicle come to a stop, and vehicle will immediately start back up. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not fine anything wrong.

- San Diego, CA, USA

The car started stalling and I replaced the plugs, ignition coils (3ea), fuel pressure regulator, took to dealer and their is a seal in the intake that have had problems and it leaked water into the cylinders a little at a time and then let go. They knew they had problems with it, they said so. Est cost $1000, then they will see if the engine is still good. So it could need a new engine.

- St. Cloud, FL, USA

Engine stalls for no apparent reason. It happens under just about any circumstance. The most dangerous time of failure is when turning or pulling out of driveway across traffic because of loss of power steering.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

While driving at 50-55 mph, the vehilce engine's abruptly shut off, this happened twice while driving at 30 mph and again while driving at 15-20 mph, the vehilce restarts after a few minutes, dealership at a loss as to the cause of problem.

- Brawley, CA, USA

Vehicle stalls intermittently.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Vehicle has experienced problem with intermittent stalling. Problem reoccurred on eleven occasions, and vehicle has been in dealer's shop on eleven times. But, problem still reoccurring, will restart every time. Please feel free to provide any further details.

- Gravois Mills, MO, USA

Vehcile just stalled for no reason. Dealer replaced alternator twice to believe it would solve the problem. The problem wasn't solved. The 2nd time alternator was replaced because they felt it might have been a defect of alternators. Dealer really doesn't have a remedy for the problem.

- Mt Pleasant, IA, USA

Vehicle shuts off or stalls. Engine check light appeared on/off, and vehicle lost all power steering & brakes. Dealer installed a monitor device to tract other conditions of the vehicle factory related problems. Also, replaced the crank sensor in hopes it would remedy the problem. Vehicle operated for a couple thousand miles & problem came back.

- Sussex, NJ, USA

Vehicle stalled in traffic from time to time. Dealer has looked at vehicle, but couldn't determine the cause. Engine shut off while driving. Driver has trouble steering and braking when this happens. Dealer replaces; PCM, sensor and crankshaft position but the vehicle still has the same problem. Vehcile has been in shop five times without solutiion.

- Massillon, OH, USA

Engine stalls intermittently without warning, cause is unknown. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Alto Vista, CA, USA

Car stalls when decelerating. It has happened 11 times. It has been returned to the dealer 7 times. Minor adjustments have been made but the dealer is unable to fix car or duplicate problem. Reported to BBB auto line and local state representative bonnie ladwig.

- Racine, WI, USA

When driving at normal speeds under normal conditions, and at anytime engine will suddenly shut down, causing no power steering or power brakes to be inoperative. Dealer has been contacted.

- Monkton, MD, USA

Engine shuts off unexpectedly. Cannot recreate the problem.

- Chesapeake, VA, USA

Rf door would not open due to fender interfering with door jamb. At the same time, the engine tended to stall and sputter. Car stalled on railroad tracks and passenger was unable to open door. Car was restarted and no accident occured, however, this couls have been a serious problem. Generator was replaced, but hesitation in engine performance persists. Dealer has had car 44 days during past three months. Sun roof replaced. Door / fender problems repaired twoce. Fenders removed so that insulation (sound, heat) could be properly installed. Headliner in interior was incorrect size and was replaced. Dealer states it cannot ascertain problem with engine but acknowledges problem.

- Boulder, CO, USA