Vehicle stalls while driving and dealer is unable to find the problem.
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix engine complaints
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The engine still having problems, battery leaking acid, power windos broke, etc.
On four separate occasions this car has stalled. All four times the car had been at a full stop, and when you hit the gas it stalled out. Each time I mentioned it to the dealer they ask me what do you want us to do about it? Fix it.
While applying brakes there is a popping noise, sounds like a broken body mount. When turning hard to the right, sounds like a body mount broke.
The oil gauge: indicator on the dash information center illuminated while checking the oil. Engine suddenly ignited into flames. The fire was put out with a gallon of water. Dealer has been contacted.
While traveling vehicle would stall without indications. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
When driving at any speed vehicle stalls intermittently, and dealer is aware of the problem.
Steering is loose.
Engine stalls out intermitinly and has happened numerous times once car stalled causing car to travel thru red light almost causing accident with my children in car dealer can not fix problem and cant get it to happen when they road test car interior lights do not operate properly wont come on when doors are open or when I manually try to put them on heater motor makes a cricket like noise on the low speed annoying noise dealer cant fix all these problems
Engine experiencing a knocking sound.
Vehicle stalls when stopping and then accelerating.
While attempting to pass another vehicle at 70 MPH, the vehicle does not have the ability to down shift out of overdrive. This is caused by a problem in the programming of the electronic module. The vehicle's engine will now completely shut down after pulling away from a stop sign.
This vehicle stall upon acceleration and on all incidents except one it occurred during a right hand turn and acceleration, the other incident occured during the take off from a complete stop, these incidents have happened now on several occassions and have resulted I 3 near accidents because of stalling in front of traffic, one other note that the speedo needle occassionally accelerates to around 90-100 MPH when starting vehicle but the engine does not race when this occurs. I currently have the vehicle in the shop for the 3rd time since my purchase for this stalling problem, it is to the point I am afraid for the safety of my family and others, that this vehicle may end up in an accident as a result of this problem.
Driver's power window lock button inoperative.
While driving the engine shuts down, causing vehicle to stall. Please provide details.
When driving below 45mph the engine will totally die. Vehicle will jerk so hard that the consumer is thrown foward. The tackometer will register 0-RPM. Engine will die when in reverse. Vehicle has been in shop april 27th computer was reprogramed. Problem occurred again on may 11th. Consumer was denied service, and again on may 26th. Dealer is ordering a cluster module. Manufacturer states that this should work since the tackometer was not the problem. Vehicle is at the dealership at this time. Consumer is being told that they do not know what the problem is. Ronaldson pontiac chevroletdealership--913‑294‑5375, payola, kansas.
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While adding oil in engine oil drops fell on the manifold causing fire.
Intermittent stalling; engine died 5 times.
Vehicle stalled while going 20 MPH. Pulled over and restarted engine but lost all power and control of vehicle.
While making a left turn the vehicle cut off, causing steering wheel to lock up which resulted in suspension damage. Owner received no indication that the vehicle would cut off. The dealer has been notified.
While at a stop light vehicle stalls and this is an intermittent problem. Took to dealer and they still have not fixed the problem, vehicle still stalls.
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