Vehicle stalled unexpectedly on three occassions while driving. This happened while the vehicle was decelerating at speeds ranging from 35-50mph. Vehicle was able to restart after a period time. Once immediately and the other two times after 15-30 min. Vehicle was taken to dealer service and the problem was not able to be detected or repeated. Please provide information on problem and corrective actions taken.
1997 Pontiac Bonneville engine complaints
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Takes 2 to 3 cranks to start warm engine
When driving or idling vehicle will suddenly die ,and will not restart until after 10-15 minutes later . Dealer has replaced alternator, but defect has reocurred, dealer claimed they could not determine cause without duplicating defect. *ak after multiple attempt to repair the vehicle, the dealer idenfified the problem to be a failed fuel pump and was replaced. The consumer wants reimbersment for the cost of replacing the alternator that was not the cause.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly, causing the steering to lock up and power to go out. Able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Currently at dlr's. Please provide further information.
Perpetual oil leak around engine oil pan.
The horn button is difficult to push, must hit spot precisely to activate.
Adue to a defective design the rear engine gasket cracked, causing an oil leak, which may result in a fire if there is a source of ignition. Pontiac has a new design of the oil pan. *ak.et
While driving 30 MPH the engine completely shut down without warning, cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify the problem. Please give any further details.
Upon deceleration, the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please provide details.
Intermittent stalling.
When traveling at any speed and upon idling, the vehicle will stall out and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer , dealer has replaced number of parts, problem still not corrected.
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