We have had coolant loss three times with no visible leakage. We were informed that the car was "sucking the coolant in" rather than leaking out. We have had to have the intake manifold gasket replaced 3 times. The 1st time, the dealer replaced intake manifold gasket & oil pump drive ring and valve cover gasket leaking. The 2nd time, the dealer simple resealed the intake gasket but did not replace. The 3rd time, the dealer replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets and rechecked for leaks. All of these repairs were covered under either the original warranty or the extended warranty (good thru 72,000 mi). We now have almost 70,000 mi on this car and the engine is shot! the main throttle bearing gaulded and the extended warranty company is denying our claim (even though we have 2,000 mi left on extended warranty) because they say the oil is "contaminated". I have maintained regular oil changes and am due for an oil change in approx 200 mi. The dealership did not inform me that I should have had the oil changed after any of the coolant leak repairs. Also, we had to have the alternator replaced when then car was just 2 yrs old. Plus we had to have the R&R shaft seal & bearing kit replaced 3 times due to squeaking noise coming from steering column. Also had to have shifter assemply replaced because the key was sticking in the ignition.

- St Louis, MO, USA

Vehicle lost power then engine quit. Dealer mechanic indicated intake manifold gasket failure to let cooling fluid into crankcase oil. Gasket replaced, engine flushed 5 times ($480) suggested engine overhaul. Two weeks, engine failed with knock due to previous problem. Received letter from dealership warning of possible intake gasket failure resulting in engine replacement. No satisfaction from GM, found 5 identical complaints on NHTSA web site, attorney contacted, we will both investigate. My situation is, "no car, still paying payment." Observation: Gross diregard for obvious engineering flaw, smaks of Firestone without the deaths.

- Layton, UT, USA

Please let me know if I am able to get Pontiac to pay for this repair. I have had countless things happen to this car. During and now right out of warranty at 62000 miles. They are wanting to charge me $850 to replace the intake manafold gadgets. This is an emmission problem and I feel as if I purchased a lemon because of all the problems I have had on this car. Please help me.

- Concord, CA, USA

Engine failed due to internal lower intake manifold gasket failure on rear engine cylinder bank, causing internal leakage of engine coolant into internal engine parts.

- Jensen Bea, FL, USA

Air intake sucked insulation from left/front wheel well, causing vehicle to lose power.

- Jesup, IA, USA

Failure of the passenger side air bag, consumer was not involved in an accident and the passenger's side air bag deployed. Power steering pump needs replaced. Leak around air intake. Clicking noise occurs in the right front wheel area.

- Bonner, MT, USA