NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
77 reportsClear category filter110,000 miles · May 29, 2015
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
2001 MONTE CARLO SS; I'VE HAD MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON WHERE THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. THEY HAD A RECALL FOR THE "IGNITION KEY" I TOOK IT IN, THEY "FIXED" THE KEY-NOT THE IGNITION, AND STILL, TO THIS DAY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DIE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH INCLUDES LOSS OF POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, I HAV…
Read full complaint
2001 MONTE CARLO SS; I'VE HAD MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON WHERE THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. THEY HAD A RECALL FOR THE "IGNITION KEY" I TOOK IT IN, THEY "FIXED" THE KEY-NOT THE IGNITION, AND STILL, TO THIS DAY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DIE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH INCLUDES LOSS OF POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, I HAVE NOT HAD A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE, BUT IT'S STILL SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY, 5/29/2015 WHILE DRIVING AND COMPLETELY LOST STEERING CONTROL WHEN IT DIED.
NHTSA ODI #10722350
340,000 miles · Mar 27, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE CAUSED THE …
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 340,000.
NHTSA ODI #10702149
40,000 miles · Mar 11, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WA…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
NHTSA ODI #10693645
116,000 miles · Feb 12, 2015
Electrical SystemCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS TOO MUCH WEIGHT ON THE KEY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000. UPDATED 4/15/15*CN UPDATED 9/21/2017*CN
NHTSA ODI #10682901
132,000 miles · Feb 4, 2015
Electrical SystemEngineFire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH BURNED VARIOUS COMPONENTS. THE PARTS THAT FRACTURED…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH BURNED VARIOUS COMPONENTS. THE PARTS THAT FRACTURED EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
NHTSA ODI #10681201
Mileage unknown · Nov 21, 2014
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE INSERT IN THE KEY SLOT AND THE COVER OVER THE KEY HEAD ON THE IGNITION SWITCH DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON …
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER SERVICING THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE INSERT IN THE KEY SLOT AND THE COVER OVER THE KEY HEAD ON THE IGNITION SWITCH DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON A SECOND OCCASION BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10660145
80,000 miles · Sep 25, 2014
Electrical System
SECURITY WILL NOT ALLOW CAR TO START OR RUN DEALER SAYS BAD BCM OR WIRE WANTS 400 TO LOOK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10638977
Mileage unknown · Sep 17, 2014
Air BagsElectrical SystemCrashInjury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOP WITHIN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A METAL POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FI…
Read full complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOP WITHIN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A METAL POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA ODI #10636897
150,000 miles · Jul 27, 2014
Electrical System
I WENT OUT TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WON'T TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE THREE KEYS TO MY CAR AND NONE OF THEM WILL TURN IGNITION. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10616682
210,329 miles · Jul 16, 2014
Electrical System
I WAS DRIVING ON THE 105 FREEWAY AND THE CAR CUT OFF ON ME IN THE FAST LANE. I PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE AND TRIED TO START IT BACK UP. IT WOULDN'T START AT FIRST BUT AFTER A COUPLE MORE OF TIMES OF TRYING, IT STARTED UP AND I WENT ON HOME. THIS CAR WAS MY MOMS FRIEND'S CAR AND HE COULDN'T DRIVE IT ANYMORE DO TO HEALTH PROBLEMS…
Read full complaint
I WAS DRIVING ON THE 105 FREEWAY AND THE CAR CUT OFF ON ME IN THE FAST LANE. I PULLED THE CAR TO THE SIDE AND TRIED TO START IT BACK UP. IT WOULDN'T START AT FIRST BUT AFTER A COUPLE MORE OF TIMES OF TRYING, IT STARTED UP AND I WENT ON HOME. THIS CAR WAS MY MOMS FRIEND'S CAR AND HE COULDN'T DRIVE IT ANYMORE DO TO HEALTH PROBLEMS, SO HE GAVE IT TO ME. THIS SHUTDOWN HAPPEN TO ME 3 MORE TIMES WHERE THE CAR JUST SHUTDOWN WHILE IM DRIVING, AND THEN IT STATED TO SHUTDOWN WHILE I WAS AT A RED LIGHT, BUT IT DIDN'T. I ASKED MY MOMS FRIEND ABOUT THE CAR AND HE TOLD ME THAT HE HAD BOUGHT THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH 2 TIMES BEFORE, AND HE STILL HAVE THE PAPERS FROM THE SHOP WHERE HE PAID THEM TO FIX IT. MY MOMS FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL SO I WENT TO THE GM IN LONG BEACH CA. THEY GAVE ME A CARD TO CALL, HARBOR AUTO, [XXX]. , (562)426-3341. I CALLED AND TOLD HER ABOUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING TO THE CAR AND IT'S ON RECALL FOR THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH . SHE TOLD ME THAT THE YEAR 2001 IS NOT ON RECALL SO SHE CAN'T HELP ME. I LOOKED AT THE NEWS REPORT ON NBCLOSGNELES.COM FOR GM RECALLS AND THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT'S WRONG WITH MY CAR, THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE HE TRIED TO FIX IT 2 TIMES ALREADY. I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS CAR TO WORK AND BACK HOME. NOW THAT I KNOW WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE CAR, I JUST SHAKE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND IT WILL START BACK UP. I DON'T DRIVE ON THE FREEWAYS UNLESS I HAVE TOO. AND WHEN I DO, I DRIVE IN THE SLOW LANE JUST IN CASE IT WANTS TO SHUTDOWN ON ME. PLEASE HELP ME GET THE RIGHT PART FOR MY CAR, THANK YOU. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10610964
Official recalls
5Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Aug 29, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
Illustration