Intake manifold gasket was installed wrong when car was manufactured. Allowing antifreeze to mix with the engine oil, which leads to overheating of vehicle.because of this defect( which GM themselves have a technical service bulletin (tsb) admitting that they have a problem). This defect caused my car to overheat warping the heads on the engine, now the engine is no good. I have talked to GM about the problem 2 times. The 1st time they told me that yes they knew they had a problem but it was not enough for a recall yet. The 2nd time I talked to them they told me basically the same thing, but that if I was to bring it in to a Pontiac dealership and have it diagnosed then they would go from there.well I called a Pontiac dealership to ask how much was the cost of this diagnostic and they said about $1000. I'm sorry but im a single mother raising 4 children if I had a $1000 for the diagnostic test I could just as soon use that money to fix my car.I have talked to numerous mechanics, including the mechanics of our columbus city school buses( which is where I work) and they all have said that it sounds to them like its GM's fault that my cars engine is no good now, especially since they have a tsb on this very problem because that admits that they know that they have a problem. GM informed me that if I had the car fixed and saved the receipt, if this was ever recalled that I could possibly get my money back.I do not have the money to get my car fixed, again because I am a single mother raising 4 children on a school bus drivers pay. I have been told by a few mechanics that work at Pontiac dealerships that these cars with this problem come in thier shops daily. I believe that Pontiac is responsible for my cars engine going bad and I think that they should be responsible for fixing it.my car has not been running for approximately 6 months, which means I have had no means of transportation for my children and I for that long of a time.

- Columbus, OH, USA

Sometimes when attempting to start vehicle there's a hesitation. Consumer indicates that if vehicle stalls on highway at 80 mph someone can be killed.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

While driving 35 mph the engine compartment caught on fire, the vehicle was totalled.

- Salisbury, MD, USA

Engine call 518 381 6262 jim didonna repair garage.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

Consumer was complaining that engine was making loud noises, dealer adjusted the tensioner belt.yd

- Wheaton, IL, USA

Consumer experiencing various problems with vehicle such as strong fuel smell inside of vehicle, intake manifold leaking, engine running rough / flutters and dies while driving, strong fuel smell, bad relay in A/C, orange jelly-like substance in engine oil, ABS light on when stepping on brake, consumer also stated that all lights were coming on, however dealer could not duplicate the problem.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

One month after a purchased the car, it had to be taken back twice for passenger seat-determined it was not bolted correctly-at two years, motor had to be replaced-at 3 years the radiator had to be fixed and more metal was found in the oil filter-the alternator went at just over three years-brakes had to be replaced every year-cruise control works "randomly" since the beginning (reported to delaer; supposedly no errors were found), car hesitates and "spits & sputters" when idling, etc. Etc. One big lemon!

- Sprakers, NY, USA

While driving at any mph when engine will stall without a prior warning. Consumer has to control vehicle out of the road.

- Oscoda, MI, USA

During normal operation of vehicle engine will stall intermittently while traveling at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle several times, and could not locate a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Bay Minette, AL, USA

Consumer was complaining that engine was making loud noises, dealer adjusted the tensioner belt.yd

- Wheaton, IL, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Savannah, GA, USA

Experiencing ongoing problem with brakes not stopping vehicle properly. Has to apply harder to get vehicle to stop. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions for repairs, and problem still reoccurring. Also, on two occasions vehicle experienced an engine shutdown. Dealer notified, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

Vehicle stalls in second gear.

- Dodgeville, WI, USA

Engine sluggish, car misfires, rough idle. Initially (10/20/99) dealer said it was gas cap-replaced, 2nd time (07/10/00) replaced #2 spark plug & boot - ck engine light on code stored was PO300 carbon tracking on side of plug; third time last wk (have not drove) taking to dealer this wk.

- Johnston, IA, USA

While driving at 65mph on freeway vehicle stalled. Finally restarted. Took it to dealership. Mechanic replaced PCM. Drove from Florida to California, made a stop in Arizona due to brake rotors warping. Replaced and adjusted rotors and brakes. While driving in California, vehicle stalled again. Failed to restart after being parked. Battery replaced after being towed to dealership. Key refused to be released from ignition. Air conditioner motor fan replaced. Shifter cable was replaced. Right turn signal lamp replaced. Oil light comes on before the 3000 mile scheduled oil change, dealer failed to set computer button, consumer feels this might have had to do with vehicle stalling and not starting.

- Chico, CA, USA

On going problem with engine popping noise and hesitating; vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasion and condition still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further details:

- Lebanon, PA, USA

Upon stopping, occasionally on restart car hesitates and the dash gauges go haywire. This happens about every 3,000 miles, however supposedly fixed at 32,000 miles, reoccured at 39,200 miles. Dealership refused service even within warranty period.

- Hatboro, PA, USA

Possible engine malfunctioning caused vehicle to stall.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

While traveling at any speed vehicle hesitates. Dealer has been notified.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Ongoing / intermittent problem with engine stalling while traveling at speed of 20 - 75 mph. Vehicle be in/out of dealer shop on several occasions, and informed consumer that they could not duplicate the problem.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA