770Christi

The CHECK VSC light and traction light came on in my vehicle. I called the dealership, made first available appointment, and asked if car was okay to drive. The service man said "Yes, as long as the signals are not flashing" so I made my trip to Walmart and five miles from the house the car shut itself off, in like a stall mode with no power. Additionally, smoke was coming out from right side of hood. A gentleman stopped to help and said "you're overheated..." All gauges appeared normal but the battery light came on. Tow company took to dealership but I am petrified of what I have read and thinking the engine is fried!!!! Someone please offer your opinions, I can't sleep because I'm worried of thousands of dollars of damage. There are 150k miles on it. HELP!!!! Service guy said barely any coolant in reservoir just now.

igzy

There are many possible scenarios in your case. Since there is still some coolant in there, I would think that may not be your problem. Is the v-belt still on the pulleys? I'm thinking that your belt may have broken or fallen off, hence your battery light is on - alternator not charging, and it could have gone hot cause the pump was not spinning and your engine shut off due to extra heat. This is just a wild guess without looking under the hood... nonetheless, good luck and I hope it is nothing major!