2008 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine stalls while driving

Filed Feb 11, 2019 · Engine · 130,837 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, waited a few seconds, and the vehicle started normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred sporadically for two years. The vehicle was taken to bob king buick gmc (5115 new centre dr, wilmington, nc 28403) and kept for two weeks for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 9-5020128648. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,837.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · IN

The car has just died while driving, had towed to 1 garage (july 2014) and the coils and ignition module were fried and needing replaced. Had that done then 6 months later (dec 2014) same issue. Now 1 year later again coils misfiring and igniton module needs to be replaced. Luckily was able to move off to side of road and not cause an accident.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · TX

2008 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the new key that was given to her, did not work. However, the old key still worked. A day after the vehicle was at the dealer, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle displayed the same ignition switch symptoms as the recall notice. The dealer gave her an estimate of $604 to replace the crankshaft position sensor and ignition module.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the accelerator pedal was depressed and the reduce engine power warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure was persistent. The contact also stated that the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj issue on going updated 4/19/18*jb

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Steering · 137,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and after several attempts the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the vehicle was unable to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While traveling approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked violently and decelerated. Also, upon turning the key in the ignition, the vehicle hesitated and stalled multiple times. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Engine · 81,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled as the engine low power warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Sep 25, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 105,000 miles · IA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 60 MPH attempting to avoid crashing into a deer, the contact tried to regained control but the vehicle stalled causing the power steering and brakes to malfunction. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered neck and back injuries during the incident and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the incident. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the failure was due to a faulty computer. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Electrical · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to locate a problem and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. However, the contact had received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign 14v400000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer was uncertain when the parts could become available to service the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 81,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart after repeated attempts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000. Updated 10/7/14

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 99,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the low beam headlights failed to operate when the vehicle was started and the interior lighting would remain illuminated when the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number 14v400000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was 99,000.