1998 Pontiac Bonneville: engine stalls while driving

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Engine · 53,506 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and it was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 53,506.

Filed Apr 8, 2013 · Engine · 62,000 miles · VT · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle overheated. The contact then attempted to park the vehicle however, the vehicle then stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the intake manifold was melted and the head gasket was blown. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Engine · 80,433 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but it hesitated to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that the plastic gasket from the intake manifold failed and caused engine coolant to leak into the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostics.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians replaced the intake manifold and the intake manifold gasket. After the repairs, the contact heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer for diagnostics, but was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 80,433.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Engine · WI

1998-bonneville 70,000 miles. Started stalling intermittently on one occasion, got car to mechanic and found out that the upper plenum had a hole burned right through it. Had to replace the upper manifold because of coolant leaking into the engine. $910.00 later it is fixed. Did some research and found that gm is aware of this problem and know of numerous complaints about this. Wondering when they are going to call for a recall??????

Filed Oct 5, 2004 · Engine · 78,000 miles · NY

While driving vehicle stalled. Vehicle shut down, and was towed. The intake manifold was found to be defective.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,789 miles · PA

When driving at an undetermined speed, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership and the mechanic determined that the fuel pressure failed. *ak the radiator cap was replaced. While in motion, about 2 miles at 30 MPH, the check engine light had come on. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic. The next day the vehicle would not start. The dealer found that fuel leaked and ruptured the manifold. Recall#04v090000. The consumer was told that the recall was not in reference to her vehicle. *sc *jb the consumer sent in a thank you note after recieving her recall notice.

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Engine · 49,000 miles · KY

While driving vehicle stalled and turned off. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who replaced the engine.

Filed Sep 9, 2004 · Fuel system · MI

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 04v090000 regarding fuel pressure regulator failure. After having the fuel pressure regulator replaced vehicle failed to start. Also, while driving vehicle stalled.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Engine · 86,000 miles · OH

When driving the vehicle at an undetermined speed, the vehicle stalled causing the driver to drift off the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the intake manifold had failed. Please provide any further details.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Engine · 70,741 miles · MI

While driving 30 MPH service engine light flashed. Then, engine stalled. Dealer informed consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak when vehicle stalled, steering and brakes were lost. When vehicle was towed to the repair shop, it was found that a faulty plastic intake manifold gasket that had leaked and allowed coolant to leak into the engine, which caused vehicle to stall.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Engine · 70,741 miles · MI

While driving engine check light came on and vehicle stalled. This occurred because the intake manifold gasket leaked fluid onto the engine and the engine seized . *ak

Filed Apr 8, 2004 · Engine · MI

While driving 30 MPH engine service light flashed. Then, engine stalled. Consumer was informed by dealer that engine needed to be replaced.