Oldsmobile Cutlass stalling problems

Filed Nov 17, 2015 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 oldsmobile cutlass. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled in the middle of the highway. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,000. Updated 01/20/16*lj

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · TX

Anti-theft system flashes and car will not start until it set for a while (usually 20 mimutes). Theft system light stays on and will not go off. Concern is that the vehicle will stall in traffic making the vehicle difficult to control leading to possibility of accident and injury. Their is no fix to this problem according to the oldsmoble dealership.

Filed Aug 23, 2004 · Engine · OH

Intermittently vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer pulled vehicle off the road. Consumer has to put the vehicle in neutral and restart the vehicle. Dealership inspected vehicle at consumer's expense of $ 1250. But the problem was not resolved.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NC

When driving at highway speed vehicle stalled. After stopping for a few minutes vehicle started up again. Dealer had the vehicle on a diagnostic machine, and even then nothing could be detected as to why this was happening. The problem occurred intermittently. *ak

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · DC

My car stalled in traffic without warning or prior occurance. Would not re-start. After 6-8 dangerous minutes stopped in the middle of the road, the car started and I pulled over to the side. Problem was diagnosed as a faulty ignition module and was repaired. A short time prior to this incident, I was traveling 65 MPH on the highway. I shudder to think of the consequences of a sudden power failure and stalled car in the midst of fast-moving traffic. While I realize that 12-year-old parts will fail due to age, I wonder if a back-up power source could not be made available at least to be able to bring the car safely to the side of the road. Or is the possibility of stalling just a presumed and accepted hazard of driving?

Filed Jul 13, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

I have had several electrical problems with this vehicle. The ABS sensor has been replaced, fuses are continuosly blowing, several electrical wires have been replaced in the shift column, the turn signal switch had to be replaced because it was corroded, the battery has been replaced 4 times. Also the low coolant light flashes intermitently even though the radiator and tank are full. He ABS light has been on for at least a year and the mechanic is unable to find the cause. Brakes are in working order and all sensors are good. Now I am having difficulty starting on hot days, the starter clicks but the engine will not start, after several tries it will then start( about 5 tries), and today I seem to be having problems with the transmission. While entering an intersection from a stop sign I lost power. The engine was running at a top of 2rpm's and could not get over 10 miles per hour. The mechanic still need to give a diagnosis on this latest problem but siad it may be a circuit problem since touching the underhood driver side circuit box caused the car to stall and restart.

Filed May 7, 2002 · Engine · FL

While diving 75 MPH vehicle stalls. Had repaired, but problem still exists. Dealer can't duplicate the problem.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NC

When using air conditioning, alternator goes out and kills the battery. Had 4 alternators and batteries replaced. Took to dealer who indicated engine was too big for alternator also causing engine to stall, engine cooling fan replaced, power steering pressure hose failed and replaced, rearview mirror fell off, ceiling fabric coming unglued and dashboard vent cover coming off. *ak

Filed Nov 28, 2001 · Transmission · NJ

Locking torque converter fails to release and stalls engine.

Filed Jun 21, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · NC

Consumer was driving 20 MPH when engine stalled in middle of highway. Vehicle setfor awhile and it restarted. Also, air conditioning worked intermittently, and low pitch noise was coming from front end. Contacted dealer.