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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
48 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Jun 12, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREES WITH THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE AUTHORIZED DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT DISAGREES WITH THE RECALL REMEDY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10273640
160,000 miles · Jun 12, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO GM SAFETY RECALL # 09047. PRECAUTIONS TO THE CONSUMER INCLUDE NOT PARKING CAR IN GARAGE AND NOTICING A BURNING ODOR. A CALL WAS MADE TO LOCAL DEALER AND PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER!! SO, IF I PARK MY CAR IN THE GARAGE AND IT BURNS THE HOUSE DOWN, I HAVE NO RECOURSE BECAUSE I RECEIVED A …
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THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO GM SAFETY RECALL # 09047. PRECAUTIONS TO THE CONSUMER INCLUDE NOT PARKING CAR IN GARAGE AND NOTICING A BURNING ODOR. A CALL WAS MADE TO LOCAL DEALER AND PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER!! SO, IF I PARK MY CAR IN THE GARAGE AND IT BURNS THE HOUSE DOWN, I HAVE NO RECOURSE BECAUSE I RECEIVED A LETTER. THIS IS NOT SATISFACTORY!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10273593
136,000 miles · Jun 7, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
GM RECALL NO. 90047 - WHY DOES THE REMEDY NOT ADDRESS THE REASON BEHIND THE OIL LEAK. UNDER SO-CALLED HARD BRAKING, AS REPORTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, WHERE IS THE OIL SUPPOSEDLY LEAKING FROM. RATHER THAN TREATING THE SYMPTOM, THE SOURCE OF THE OIL LEAK SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. IT IS AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION EFFORT…
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GM RECALL NO. 90047 - WHY DOES THE REMEDY NOT ADDRESS THE REASON BEHIND THE OIL LEAK. UNDER SO-CALLED HARD BRAKING, AS REPORTED IN THE RECALL NOTICE, WHERE IS THE OIL SUPPOSEDLY LEAKING FROM. RATHER THAN TREATING THE SYMPTOM, THE SOURCE OF THE OIL LEAK SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. IT IS AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION EFFORTS TO ALLOW FOR SUCH A DEFECT TO CONTINUE. I'M SURE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE COSTLY TO GM TO FIX THE CAUSE OF THE LEAK, BUT GIVEN THE LARGE NUMBER OF VEHICLES WITH THIS ENGINE ALL LEAKING, THE PROPOSED SPARK PLUG CHANNEL SWAP JUST DOESN'T MAKE SENSE. I AM REQUESTING A RE-ASSESSMENT OF THE PROPOSED SOLUTION AND SUGGEST EPA ALSO BE CONSULTED CONSIDERING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT THIS HAS. I WOULD WELCOME A RESPONSE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10273045
110,000 miles · Apr 21, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY 2001 MONTE CARLO SS. I WENT TO START IT AND IT HAD A LOAD EXPLOSION, IT BENT SPARKPLUG, BLEW OFF OIL CAP STARTED A FIRE, WHOLE UPPER INTAKE DESTROYED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10266276
Mileage unknown · Apr 14, 2009
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
I WAS GOING IN REVERSE DOING ABOUT 10MPH I SMELLED SMOKE SO I GOT OUT OF THE CAR OPEN THE HOOD AND NOTHING BUT SMOKE CAME OUT BEFORE I COULD DO ANYTHING THE WHOLE CAR WAS ON FIRE. I HAD TO CALL 911 THE SAID MY CAR WAS TOAST I HAD A MONTE CARLO SS 2001. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265331
88,000 miles · Mar 9, 2009
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND ECM CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OVER $500 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE R…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND ECM CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OVER $500 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS; HOWEVER, THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE EVER SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000.
NHTSA ODI #10261358
54,000 miles · Nov 19, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK IN HER GARAGE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE WATER AND COOLANT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HER REGULAR MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WITH A RUBBER GASKET. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WI…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT NOTICED A LEAK IN HER GARAGE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE WATER AND COOLANT. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HER REGULAR MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WITH A RUBBER GASKET. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMMON WITH HER TYPE OF VEHICLE AND WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT COULD NOT ASSIST. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 12/11/08 *BF UPDATED 12/11/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10249333
145,000 miles · Oct 26, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AT HIGHER RPM'S EVERY NOW AND AGAIN BEFORE PROBLEM BECAME AN EVERYDAY PROBLEM. THEN ONE DAY A LOUD BANG AND CAR RAN HORRIBLE. DROVE IT UNTIL IT WOULDN'T HARDLY STAY RUNNING. COULDN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CAR GAVE CODE FOR FAULTY EGR VALVE. REPLACED, DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. THE CONVERTER HAD TO …
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THE CAR WOULD LOSE POWER AT HIGHER RPM'S EVERY NOW AND AGAIN BEFORE PROBLEM BECAME AN EVERYDAY PROBLEM. THEN ONE DAY A LOUD BANG AND CAR RAN HORRIBLE. DROVE IT UNTIL IT WOULDN'T HARDLY STAY RUNNING. COULDN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. CAR GAVE CODE FOR FAULTY EGR VALVE. REPLACED, DIDN'T CHANGE ANYTHING. THE CONVERTER HAD TO BE REPLACED, RAN BETTER BUT STILL NOT CORRECT. THE MUFFLER SHOP SAID I HAD A WARPED PLASTIC INTAKE, NEEDED TO REPLACE. I BOUGHT THE PART AND REPLACED. STILL DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM COMPLETELY. THEN I WAS TOLD THE INTAKE GASKET WAS FAULTY. REPLACED THOSE, AND RUNS MUCH BETTER. STILL NOT CORRECT, DON'T KNOW IF IT IS A RESULT FROM ALL THAT WAS WRONG. MY COMPLAINT IS FOR THE CONVERTER, PLASTIC INTAKE, AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. THE INTAKE GASKETS WERE DESTROYED FROM THE DEXCOOL ANTI-FREEZE INSTALLED FROM FACTORY. I HEAR MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE PLASTIC INTAKES AND I BELIEVE THAT ONE OF THESE CAUSED THE CONVERTER TO FAIL. I HAVE THE INTAKE, AND THE INTAKE GASKETS THAT I REPLACED. WILL KEEP PARTS UNTIL I GET MORE INFO ON THIS. ALSO HAVE ALL COST INFO. DID MUCH OF THE REPAIR ON MY OWN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246764
70,000 miles · Oct 2, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER CHARGING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ERUPTED INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED.
NHTSA ODI #10169761
81,979 miles · Mar 6, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION THE PLASTIC PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED GAS T…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION. THE HOOD WAS OPENED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. UPON INSPECTION THE PLASTIC PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE WAS CRACKED WHICH CAUSED GAS TO POOL IN THE INTAKE AREA. THE DEALER REPLACED THE PRESSURE REGULATOR GAUGE. UPDATED 3/28/2006 - *NM
NHTSA ODI #10152052
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.
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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 ↗
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