1997 Pontiac Firebird Engine problems

I was driving my car making an exit off the freeway & as I looked over my shoulder too make sure it was safe to merge over I seen there was smoke coming out of the tailpipe I went to turn back around & smoke was also coming from the sides of the steering wheel , I went too put my eyes back on the road & the whole front end of the car was on fire . *Tr

1997 Pontiac bonneville problem with cracking intake manifold. Manifold leaked coolant into the exhaust system causing engine to lock up. Only offered remedy was to completly replace the engine for $6,000.00.

For the past couple of months my 1997 pontiac grand prix has been "chugging" while idling in park, and while in drive. I watch the rpms fluctuating while in idle-park, and stopped-drive. What could the problem be? It feels as if the car will kill on me if I am not in a continuous motion. *Nm

While driving down a busy road at 45 mph and going through an intersection, I heard a pop/back fire and the 1997 pontiac bonneville with an 3800 engine lost all power. We were stuck in the intersection. We were lucky we were not killed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership by aaa. The dealership said the plastic manifold failed, and needed replacement can anyone design a plastic manifold?This is a safety hazard, and vehicles should be recalled. We could of been injured. The 1997 pontiac bonneville with a 3800 engine is a safety hazard due to the plastic manifold.*Ak

Vehicle intermittently stalled while driving. When occurred vehiclle would not restart for an hour or more. Vehicle been to dealers shop on four occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*Ak

Engine is overheating because of radiator coolant (dex/cool) breaking down. Dealer has been notified. *Ak

Car had trouble accelerating. Ses light came on. Took car to dealer and was told that spark plug wires had gone bad and also needed new 0-2 sensor. *Ak

I have had three serious oil leaks with this vehicle which started when it only had 8,000 miles. In addition, the parking brake failed and the power windows broke. The rear bumper rusts after it rains because of the brake dust. You have to use rubbing compound once a week. Overall, the amount of problems have been exhorbinant and not what you would expect from a $28,000 vehicle.

There is gas leaking onto the engine, and the engine is also hesitating and making noises. Dealer can't find a solution. *Ak

Car has been in shop 4 times for massive oil leaks. Car does not shift well, will not engage into second and reverse. The component above brake interferes with braking. Your foot hits the component above the brake and makes you panic and feel like you cannot find the brake.