1997 Oldsmobile 98 Engine problems

While getting on the freeway the engine just stopped. I noticed the steering wheel froze, and looked down and saw that the lights had come in and the engine had stopped. I was able to put in park and start the engine. No further problems the rest of that trip. About a month later the same thing happened to my daughter. Engine shut off while getting on freeway and she wa able to start car back up. This week, tuesday, my daughter was driving she came to a full stop at a stop sign and as she started to go the oil...

I own a 1997 oldsmobile regency v6-3800 3.8L, vin: [[redacted]]. The intake manifold is leaking coolant, and the cost to replace is approx. $800~$1000, Due to a gasket failure. I don't feel that the gasket should have failed so soon. The service dept. At olds tells me that their are gasket problems with 3.1L as well as 3.8L, which is what I have. I would like to know if there are other complaints on this same issue, and what is being done, or is my problem normal. Please respond asap. Thank you, [[redacted]]. *Nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr

Vehicle has stalled 7 times at various speeds. Dealer has inspected vehicle twice, but could not find the cause.*Ak to stop engine stalling, the dealer replaced the crank shaft position sensor. *Yh