Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The mechanic replaced the battery and check oil sensors. The failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
1997 Pontiac Bonneville: engine stalls while driving
15 of the 147 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Car completely shuts down while decelerating at anywhere from 30-55 MPH. Sometimes can restart, sometimes not for a half hour or so. The car's engine coolant has leaked out onto engine. Car shut down, no power, no steering, no brakes, then the coolant spilled out everywhere, engine started smoking and now the engine has stopped working even after replacing head gasket. Car had been into dealers numerous times to no avail. No one could identify the problem. Now have a car that had to be towed and is no longer functioning. Numerous fuel injectors were replaced in hopes of stopping the stalling out and shutdowns, but nothing has worked. Waiting for a couple of quotes on what it will take to try and fix the engine or most likely need replaced. This has been happening since the car was fairly new.
Vehicle back fired while driving,then stalled without warning. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold needed to be replaced.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled due to a cracked intake manifold gasket. The intake manifold gasket was replaced. *ak the cracked gasket allowed water to leak into the cylinder's.
The vehicle stalled on several occasions, the vehicle was taken to three different dealers and they all stated the computer showed no errors. *jb *scc
Consumer stated while driving vehicle at 25 MPH suddenly all electrical components died. No brakes/ no power steering. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer popped hood, and noticed battery acid all over the engine compartment, and battery cables were loose. Dealer replaced cables, and put jelly around them. Five days later, cables were loose again. Cause unknown. The cable has loosen again and vehicle stalled and lost all power. Consumer was left stranded.
Vehicle will intermittently stall out while consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced crank sensor signal which dealer stated could be the problem.*ak
1.fuel gauge behaves erratically and reads full when almost empty.2. When repacing non-working backup lights found lights had corroded & rusted into sockets-took lots of patience and 2 1/2 hours to get them out!! 3.vehicle stalls at random times for about 3-5 seconds at speeds of 55-67.
Vehicle will stall while in motion unexpectedly and without warning, causing loss of power steering. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer between 4-6 times, but defect keeps occurring. Finally dealr replaced fuel pressure regulator and defect did stop, but only for 2 years. Currently, defect has reappeared.*ak fuel pressure regulator was replaced twice in three years.
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.
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.
Starter term loose causing vehicle to stall. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
- Experiencing excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle...
- Some vehicles may experience vehicle surging at 72 to 89 km/h ( 45 to 55 mph )
- Comments of an engine oil leak that appears to originate toward the driver's side of the vehicle; rear of...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville?
15 of 147 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville (10%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
Fire or smoke 10Loss of power 7Power steering loss 6Brake failure 5Engine failure 5
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