1997 Chevy Venture engine shut off while driving

venture100

Venture 3.4 started knocking, shut off,won't start. Any ideas?

takumi_

Probably internal damage. Is there oil? There's a part called a knock sensor, once it detects knocking (damaged engine internals) it tells the computer to shut the motor off to prevent more damage from happening or throwing a connecting rod and oil out onto the road.