1997 Pontiac Grand Am: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 13, 2012 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 pontiac grand am. The contact started the ignition but the vehicle immediately stalled. The same failure occurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated to the contact that the fuel tank pressure relief device would require replacement. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices) but the contact's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · NJ

Numerous complaints regarding a 1997 pontiac grand am for repairs/ replacements of parts. Door windows do not function, motor has had to be replaced by former owner, we have repaired motors on door windows several times on our own, windows would not go up and down at all, cost to repair at mechanics was over 400 and was done by first owner at least once. Car service engine light comes on, had to replace entire computer system and now same problem is happening again, car idles horribly, sounds like it will be blowing up, and check engine light comes on. Prior to the replacement of the computer car frequently stalled out while driving in mid turn or while going forward, and car frequently was difficult to start, eventually needing to be towed to a repair facility who had to replace entire computer. Car has wheel bearings that make a lot of noise, sounds like wheel is going to fall off. Car has accelerated all on its own without the driver stepping on gas pedal or doing anything at all with accelerator, car randomly decides by itself to lunge forward and try to drive itself. This stopped briefly after the computer was replaced and is now happening again.

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 45,000 miles · IL

While driving at 50 MPH vehicle began to overheat. Consumer heard sounds as if some one had dropped marbles in the engine. Soon after the vehicle stalled. A mechanic examined the vehicle, and found that the timing chain was defective. Also, consumer had to get a new transmission, and ABS system needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 85,000 miles · OH

When you run the air, the car stalls and won't start anywhere from one hour to three or four possibly the next day. The horn works sometimes, the raidio works sometimes as does the dispay, the volume goes up and down. The fuel systems shuts down along with the car when the air is running. The power window quit working in april, I replaced the one of the passenger side only to have the one on the driver side to stop working. The brakes went out with no warning. Anytime the car has any problems no lights come on to warn you it will just stop working. The shop that put the used engine in still can't tell me why it stared knocking. The ets system comes on and off all the time without pressing the button, I have had nothing but problems with the 1997 ponitac grand am gt.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Engine · 28,000 miles · PA

If car does not run for 10 minutes or so, it stalls when driven. When restarted, it bogs very badly for a few minutes, then is able to be driven. This occurs in any weather conditions and has been occurring since I bought the car in 1998. It is a 1997.

Filed Sep 18, 2002 · Electrical · AK

While in motion, the vehicle experienced problems relating to the ignition switch. The dashboard lights began to illuminate and dim sporadically. Consumer turned the engine off and then turned the ignition on. The vehicle stalled, presenting it inoperable at that time. The steering became stiff and consumer was unable to switch gears to neutral. Smoke began to emit from the dashboard. The vehicle was towed to an independent facility and repaired because the gm facility was closed. The repair specialist informed consumer the problem traced back to the ignition switch, which required replacement of an alternator and a battery recharge. Pontiac was contacted shortly (request c20753090) and informed consumer they were not aware of any problems or recall relating to the incident. In april 2002, gm sent consumer a recall letter (02v07) regarding faulty ignition switches. Consumer was reimbursed for the ignition switch repair, but has not been reimbursed for repair caused by the faulty ignition switch. Consumer expects gm to reimburse for the remainder of the cost.

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Electrical · CO

Vehicle would stall out at multiple speed while driving. Vehicle been to dealer on several occasions, and they were unable to duplicate the problem. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Electrical system shortened the alternator causing the low battery to illuminate, lights to become dim and vehicle to stall out. Manufacturer notified.

Filed Apr 30, 2001 · Engine · VA

Car would intermittently stall at any time or any speed, such as entering a highway or crossing an intersection or on the highway. After much investigating, problem was determined to be excessive oil pressure. Very high oil pressure causes the engine valves to operate incorrectly resulting is stalling or rapid power loss. The dealership reported that pontiac was aware of this commom and latent defect but would not repair the problem as a recall. This car was a nightmare to drive until the presure regulator was repaired at my expense.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Fuel system · MT

Intermittently vehicle would stall while driving, vehicle would restart after 15-20 minutes. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on two occasions and problem is still occurring, consumer states that it feels as if the engine is not receiving fuel and a hot burning odor is coming from the fuel tank area, possible fuel system failure.

Filed Jun 26, 2000 · Engine · WA

Ongoing problem with engine idling, and causing vehicle to vibrate so badly that it appeared to stall. Vehicle has been in dealer shop on four occasions, and dealer refused to do any more repairs. Feel free to provide further details.

Filed Mar 19, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · MD

I have had multiple problems from this car and, gm does not want to help. I was sent out of the dealer ship with no horn for three days. Dealers are now smart enough to work around the lemon law in wording repair orders. I think with all the motor problems and, safety issues maybe an investigation should be done before a car stalls and someone gets killed.