2001 Pontiac Bonneville: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 6, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 264,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the TPMS, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel gauge failed to provide an accurate fuel reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the spark plug retainer and valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 264,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of repairs were unknown and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 11/12/14

Filed Apr 18, 2014 · Electrical · 84,423 miles · PA

Car just shuts off when sitting at a stoplight and will not restart. Have had the car towed to dealer only to find after sitting it fires right up and the computer shows no problem. It has on 1 occasion shut off while driving on the road, but after pulling in neutral it did restart. It is still sitting at the dealership because they drive it shuts off they get it back to dealership and it restarts and is fine per computer.

Filed Jan 28, 2010 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 40 MPH on normal road conditions, proceeding to make a left turn the "battery" warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel, followed by an engine stall. The vehicle restarted and resumed operation; however, the failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure occurrences continued and there were no resolutions. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Electrical · SC

Dad: 2001 pontiac bonneville. The ignition switch is computerized and works intermittently. When driving the switch fails to recognize the key and shuts the engine off. This happened three or four months. Vehicle stalled while I was in traffic. Took vehicle to dealership on september 27, 2005 and had the switch changed and the key reprogrammed. Have not had any accidents. There were service information bulletins and the documents; 686736 and 760683 for november 2, 2000. The consumer called the manufacturer, they said there was no recall, and it cost *ak $550 to be fixed.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · OH

While driving at any speed vehicle stalled when getting ready to stop or make a turn.

Filed Feb 11, 2002 · Fuel system · CA

Actual usable fuel capacity is 20 less than advertised & published. Range is compromised leading to stalls unexpectedly.