Engine will stall intermittently while driving at various speeds, resulting in a loss of power brakes and power steering. Dealership has examined vehicle several times, and has been unable to effectively remedy the problem. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle stalls 33 times and power failure happen when steering becomes difficult.
1999 Pontiac Bonneville engine complaints
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While driving vehicle will stall and lose all power. Let vehicle come to a stop,and vehicle will immediately start back up. This happens intermittently. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not fine anything wrong.
The car started stalling and I replaced the plugs, ignition coils (3ea), fuel pressure regulator, took to dealer and their is a seal in the intake that have had problems and it leaked water into the cylinders a little at a time and then let go. They knew they had problems with it, they said so. Est cost $1000.00, then they will see if the engine is still good. So it could need a new engine.
Engine stalls for no apparent reason. It happens under just about any circumstance. The most dangerous time of failure is when turning or pulling out of driveway across traffic because of loss of power steering.
While driving at 50-55 MPH, the vehilce engine's abruptly shut off, this happened twice while driving at 30 MPH and again while driving at 15-20 MPH, the vehilce restarts after a few minutes, dealership at a loss as to the cause of problem. Cj
Brakes do not work correctly. Consumer has to stop at a good distant to come to a complete stop. Also, drums have been checked. Last month dealer replaced brake cylinder. Brake problems have caused an accident. *ak brakes failed frequently since the purchase of the vehicle. The rim cracked during the accident. The alternator and rear wheel cylinder failed. Oil pan gasket failed causing oil leak. A/c failed four times.
While driving, the vehicle will shut off, the dealer replaced the crank sensor.
Vehicle stalls intermittently.
Vehicle has experienced problem with intermittent stalling. Problem reoccurred on eleven occasions, and vehicle has been in dealer's shop on eleven times. But, problem still reoccurring, will restart every time. Please feel free to provide any further details.
Vehcile just stalled for no reason. Dealer replaced alternator twice to believe it would solve the problem. The problem wasn't solved. The 2nd time alternator was replaced because they felt it might have been a defect of alternators. Dealer really doesn't have a remedy for the problem.
Vehicle shuts off or stalls. Engine check light appeared on/off, and vehicle lost all power steering & brakes. Dealer installed a monitor device to tract other conditions of the vehicle factory related problems. Also, replaced the crank sensor in hopes it would remedy the problem. Vehicle operated for a couple thousand miles & problem came back. *ak
Vehicle stalled in traffic from time to time. Dealer has looked at vehicle, but couldn't determine the cause.*ak engine shut off while driving. Driver has trouble steering and braking when this happens. Dealer replaces; PCM, sensor and crankshaft position but the vehicle still has the same problem. Vehcile has been in shop five times without solutiion.
Engine stalls intermittently without warning, cause is unknown. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak
A bell sounds and engine shuts off. No power at all, causing very dangerous condition. Had to dealer 5 times, and crank sensor replaced, along with computer. Condition still exists which could cause possiable accident with serious injury or death.
Car stalls when decelerating. It has happened 11 times. It has been returned to the dealer 7 times. Minor adjustments have been made but the dealer is unable to fix car or duplicate problem. Reported to bbb auto line and local state representative bonnie ladwig.
When driving at normal speeds under normal conditions, and at anytime engine will suddenly shut down, causing no power steering or power brakes to be inoperative. Dealer has been contacted.
Engine cuts off while driving. Parts replaced so far: crank position sensor, elect ignition control.
Engine shuts off unexpectedly. Cannot recreate the problem.
Rf door would not open due to fender interfering with door jamb. At the same time, the engine tended to stall and sputter. Car stalled on railroad tracks and passenger was unable to open door. Car was restarted and no accident occured, however, this couls have been a serious problem. Generator was replaced, but hesitation in engine performance persists. Dealer has had car 44 days during past three months. Sun roof replaced. Door / fender problems repaired twoce. Fenders removed so that insulation (sound, heat) could be properly installed. Headliner in interior was incorrect size and was replaced. Dealer states it cannot ascertain problem with engine but acknowledges problem.
While driving and would slow down for stop sign/light, vehicle would stall out. A bell would ring prior to vehicle stopping cold. Would be doing speed limit when it happened. Will be taking to dealer.
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