car will idle fine but when put into reverse it dies, is this a major fix or something relitivly simple

car will idle fine but when put into reverse it dies, is this a major fix or something relitivly simple 2 Answers

I have a 99 pontiac grand am se 3.4L V6. The issue is that it starts and idles fine but as soon as I go to accelerate it just shuts off. It did have overheating issues but right after I fixed those it started doing this. I replaced the cam position sensor and also the engine coolant temp sensor and it didnt help. I was thinking of replacing the ignition coil packs and housi g but not sure if that would fix it. There are no check engine lights or stored codes . 4 Answers

I have a 99 pontiac grand am se 3.4L V6. The issue is that it starts and idles fine but as soon as I go to accelerate it just shuts off. It did have overheating issues but right after I fixed those...

MAF sensor replaced at dealer and the idle still fluctuates along with the car bucking when going into reverse and drive. 3 Answers

The other day my car began idling erratically, jumping between 1000 and 2000 rpm while idling, the check engine light came on and then the car shut off. My car started up after a few moments and I w...

Have had several issues with my 2000 Pontiac Grand Am. In and out of the shop as "would crank but not turn". Now it will start but die once I put in reverse, but will start in neutral (or not) 4 Answers

2000 Pontiac Grand Am with about 97,000 miles. Generally has been in perfect shape although in and out of shop last two months. Cranking but would not turn. Thought this was resolved after cleaning ...

My 05 grand am 3.4 V6, out of the blue started having idling problems,it started from 500-1500 rpm surges for a few seconds then stalls. It will restart, but it may do the same thing or idle fine like 23 Answers

The car will surge at idle from,500-1500rpms then stall. It will restart sometimes with the same problem and other times not. The surges will last for 5-10 seconds. It drives on the highway fine, but...