I bought a 2001 Bonneville SLE with the non-supercharged 3.8 L and this afternoon it had trouble turning over when you turned the key and there was white smoke coming from the engine bay. There weren't any lights that came on the dash either. Anyone know what the most likely problem is?
Thanks

 

Coolant leaking on exhaust probably

 

Possibly a blown head gasket...Broken Coolant Elbow..????
Radiator leak.... worn out/cracked radiator hose...possible oil leak, vacuum line leak ...

 

Does the car start? Maybe it something electrical like the starter. Maybe you could give us some more info or possibly post a video.

 

I came back 4 hours later after work and it started up just fine. I am not sure why. I did not see anything leaking on the ground or on any of the components of the engine bay.
The car does start but sometimes it doesnt wanna turn over very well. This happened a couple times were it would start but it wouldnt be at a high RPM and than it would idle at a higher RPM
Thanks for the info...i scheduled am appointment for it tomorrow morning sp hopefully it works than or find the problem!