Car was working fine on 10/15, went out to start car on 10/16, and it was completely dead, towing company unable to jump start vehicle, would crank but not turn over. Had vehicle towed to mechanic, who found coolant hose connector, had cracked and was spraying the alternator with coolant, causing it to short out, and send spikes of electricity through my system. Thus far have had to replace the ignition module, cam sensor, and multiple burnt fusible link wires. Still having "service engine soon" light on, and mechanic feels will also have to replace the computer, due to quad driver codes present when checked by his computer. I find it interesting that the local dealer, not only had this coolant hose connector, in stock, but also that the part, which was made of plastic originally, is now made of a heavy metal. I am curious if there have been other reports of this type of failure. Has so far cost me $700 to replace these failed parts, and will probably be another $300 to $400 for the computer I am told.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

Help my car is falling apart and the dealer wants huge sums to fix these problems some of which I believe are defects. $500 for a defroster switch-ouch, power locks failed, alternator failed, consumes 1 qt of oil every 800 miles, stalls at start in am. Can I get help from GM on these items ? your help is appreciated

- Trenton, NJ, USA

The vehicle was being driven when the alternator caught on fire. Dealer has seen.

- Bessemer, AL, USA

Three problems so far with cruise control, one failure of either voltage regualtor or alternator leaving owner stranded, switch on drivers side window replaced for window operation, brakes squeak and sometimes work properly

- Maitland, FL, USA

1. battery is dead. Will not crank engine over. This battery is less than 5 months old. This is my 2nd battery, replaced by the dealer 4200 mi. Ago. The battery will not take a charge. Dealer replaces battery and checks charging system. 2. dealer checks alternator. Alt. Was found to stop charging after engine reaches run temp. Dealer replaces alt & rechecks charging system. Current odometer reading is 33000.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Alternator failed.

- Harlingen, TX, USA