1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 28, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Locking torque converter fails to release and stalls engine.

Filed Apr 17, 1999 · Electrical · IL

Have more to report on defects: 11/8/1997 towed again - lost power - car stopped took back for rechk of battery/alternator, then on 11/20/1997 - another alternator, ran tests on battery bolt, replaced batter, replaced alt & repaires wires & install connectors ($311.45), 12/2/98 stalled again lost power, ran tests, alternator replaced ($150.04), car stalled - lost power on 12/17/98 - ran tests, battery bad, battery replaced ($81.66). I've been told there has to be an electrical problem and car will stall again!!! Notice from all of the complaints on 1990 pontiac culass supremes there has to be some major electrical problems. What can be done? We have spent so much on our . . . It is currently sitting the driveway - we don't know where else to take it. If you trade it in - someone else will inherit the problems. This is my daughter's car - she drove it to college - the many times it broke down has caused us to not let her drive it any longer. Several times she broke down at night - in front of other vehicles - could have caused an accident - plus was stranded at night. Then once, on way to college - broke down - and professor would not let her take a test that she had studied for. Cost her a good grade. My wife finally took over the car - broke down several times on way to work!! Many times felt like her heart was in my mouth. Have called the pontiac manufacturer . . . Said no recalls or complaints . . . As you will see from the internet - dot had plenty of complaints. Would like to have car fixed perfectly by a pontiac dealership at no charge to us. Then, would prefer to trade car in at a fair price. Will never - ever buy another pontaic cutlass. We have heard from others at work that have similar problems regarding pontiac cutlass. Something should be done before someone is hurt (or, already has been). Please let us hear!! Would prefer to just be offered a fair price for the car by pontiac and get ride of it . . .I con't think pontiac can fix!!!

Filed Sep 15, 1998 · Fuel system · KS

Consumer was driving , proceeded to put on gas to cross the intersection, but there was no reaction to putting on the gas. The car stalled and stayed still, did not move forward.

Filed Jan 29, 1998 · Engine · TX

Intermittent stalling. Once vehicle stops running it cannot be restarted for about 5 minutes. Then after it seats for 5 t0 10 minutes, vehicle restarts and has no problems for many days and weeks.

Filed Feb 24, 1997 · Engine · MA

Owner states that she had her engine replaced at 40,000 miles because of a faulty head gasket caused vehicle to stall. Owner notes that problem is still happening even after engine has been replaced.

Filed Dec 4, 1995 · Fuel system · FL

Exhaust/stalling problems.

Filed Nov 6, 1995 · Body, Brakes · CA

Driver and passgener seat belt and rear back seat do not retract. Tt automatic door locks failed, left door lock switch overheats. Defective radio, cd player inoperative, rear speakers have poor clarity. Alarm inoperable. Dimmer switch misaligned, tail lens misaligned, high beam lamp inoperable, turn signal lamp broken, center brake light inoperable, turn signal transmitters inoperable, turn signal would not blink. Timing cover seal leak, oil fiter defective, engine stalls, oil light illuminates, water pump failed, harmonic balancer came apart, cover gasket replaced. Power steering hose leak, steering wheel noisy while making turns. Electrical problems: defective ecu, defective ignition, battery failed, and alternator failed. Glove compartment lock sticks, left front seat buckle broke, button fell off, harness would not retract for left or right. Dash separated. Passenger seat would not move smoothly. Trunk lock defective. Driver door molding loose, door trim loose, pull strap not secure. Exhaust pipe bracket and hanger too close causing noise. Fuel gauge reads low fuel when half tank full. Grinding brakes, power brake booster binds, front rotor replaced, brake fluid leak. Multiple problems with AC and heater. Park brake came apart. Tire wear. Sunroof inoperable. Transmission slips. Window switch defective.