1994 Pontiac Grand Am: engine stalls while driving

Filed Oct 12, 2004 · Engine · TX

While driving,the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket had blew and needed replacement. The driver informed the mechanic. This problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 108,970 miles · IN

Purchased vehicle, heating did not work - air would blow out cold. Dealer blew out heat core and replaced thermostat. Minimal amount of heat. Engine started to stutter and stall. Fuel injector in 5th cylinder bad. Mechanic flushed injected and gave tune up. Ran ok for a week and then constant stutter and shake at 50 MPH. Mechanic replaced 1 injector. Stutter gone. No overheating, but antifreeze leak x 1. Replaced water pump. 1 week later constant overheating and puddle of antifreeze around engine block. Then the engine stalled and I checked the oil to find the dipstick showed twice the amount of oil after sitting for 8 hours. Just had oil changed 1 week after repairs, I had the oil changed, that is when the oil appeared overfull and the car stauled.

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Engine · MO

While driving engine's head gasket blew causing vehicle to stall. Ts

Filed Aug 17, 2002 · Airbags, Brakes · TX · crash · 1 injury

Brakes went to floor car kept going, steering locked, airbag deployed striking driver in face, hit stalled car from behind. Have recently learned car has had previous brake problems by previous owner resulting in brakes being replaced 4 times, also previous owner reported to dealer steering problems.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Engine · CA

While driving, vehicle would be sluggish as if it was about to stall out. Vehicle started to smoke. Parked vehicle and had it towed to mechanic. Informed possible head gasket or cracked head. Engine had not been pulled to be checked.*ak mechanic informed consumer that the engine was not a good one.

Filed Feb 11, 2000 · Engine · MN

Engine head cracked. No acceleration, stalled out at lights. Vehicle restarted & remained parked for 3 months. Took to dealership & informed engine head warped & cracked. Two independent mechanics looked at engine & indicated head was cracked. Also, exhaust was thick/white & smelled badly.

Filed Dec 8, 1999 · Electrical · WI

Intermittently while driving vehicle will stall unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Occupant has to place vehicle in "neutral" position in order to restart vehicle. There is a tsb to reprogram the computer. Vehicle's computer have been reprogrammed 12 times. Problem still occurring. *ak

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

Due to a defective egr valve, which has been to replaced 3times while driving over 55 MPH, vehicle intermittently stalled. Engine check light came on. Also, vehicle sudden accelerated unexpectedly. Please provide further information.

Filed May 23, 1999 · Engine · NY

Car experiences intermittent stalling problems in the heat of the day,especially when coming to a stop. The car has been in the repair shop for this problem 5 times to no avail.

Filed Jun 17, 1998 · Electrical · RI

Intermittently while driving the vehicle stalls without prior warning which almost caused an accident. The defective engine wires were "too short", causing the vehicle to stall. *ak dealer stated that the wires in the wiring harness near the transmission were stretched tightly and had chafed and worn off the insulation, causing a short which in turn would cause the vehicle to stall.

Filed Jul 16, 1997 · Engine · IL

When driving the vehicle consumer noticed a loud sound from the engine comparmtent, and the vehicle stalled and cut off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the cam sensor. Problem still occurs.

Filed May 29, 1996 · Electrical · PA

Vehicle stalls after making right turns only. Please give more details.