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There is a stop safety relay switch in the transmission. If it goes bad then the vehicle will cut off as soon as you take it out of park and put it in gear. It can be accessed fairly easily and replaced faster than changing a tire.

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Q: Could be wrong with your Lumina if it runs fine when you start it but dies when you put it in gear?
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