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276 reports95,000 miles · Jun 15, 2011
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION, MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT R…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION, MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
NHTSA ODI #10407013
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2011
Electrical System
2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO BLINKERS DOESN'T WORK AN WHEN I PRESS THE HAZARDOUS LIGHTS THY START WORKING BUT RECENTLY NEITHER OF THEM WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10380918
150,000 miles · Feb 2, 2011
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHT, HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS ALL FAILED. HOWEVER, THE TURN SIGNALS FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
NHTSA ODI #10380000
132,000 miles · Dec 15, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED BY NOT DISPLAYING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GASOLINE, TEMPERATURE, AND THE SPEED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUSTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED BY NOT DISPLAYING THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF GASOLINE, TEMPERATURE, AND THE SPEED ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000.
NHTSA ODI #10370773
130,500 miles · Nov 1, 2010
Traction Control System
ABS, TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING COMES ON. TOOK TO MECHANIC, REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW BACK AT SHOP AGAIN TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. BUT EVEN HAVING THOSE FIXED LIGHTS STILL REMAIN ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10363566
120,000 miles · Oct 7, 2010
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE IGNITION SUDDENLY LOCKED UP; HE WAS ABLE TO INSERT THE KEY BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHIC…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE IGNITION SUDDENLY LOCKED UP; HE WAS ABLE TO INSERT THE KEY BUT IT WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER ABOUT THE FAILURE BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND REPAIRS WOULD BE AT HIS EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
NHTSA ODI #10359547
119,452 miles · Oct 1, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineFireInjury
INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLOSION RESULTING IN 2ND DEGREE BURNS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10358564
Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2010
Electrical System
MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO HAS HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM WHERE ON OCCASION THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE KEY IS TURNED AND NOTHING HAPPENS. IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO START THE KEY MUST BE HELD IN THE START POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS, THEN IT RUNS NORMALLY. IN THE PAST GM TOLD ME IT WAS THE BCM AND I HAVE, TO-DA…
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MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO HAS HAD A RECURRING PROBLEM WHERE ON OCCASION THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE KEY IS TURNED AND NOTHING HAPPENS. IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR TO START THE KEY MUST BE HELD IN THE START POSITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 SECONDS, THEN IT RUNS NORMALLY. IN THE PAST GM TOLD ME IT WAS THE BCM AND I HAVE, TO-DATE, SPENT OVER $700 "FIXING" THE PROBLEM WITHOUT SUCCESS. I RECENTLY BEGAN RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1999 - 2004 GM VEHICLES BUT GM HAS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE A FIX VIA RECALL (WHEREAS HONDA REPORTEDLY HAD A SIMILAR PROBLEM AND DID ISSUE A RECALL). I URGE THE US GOVERNMENT TO FORCE GM TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM (POTENTIALLY WITH THEIR PASSLOCK SYSTEM) AND FIX OUR VEHICLES ONCE AND FOR ALL! PLEASE HELP! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10343961
110,000 miles · Jun 24, 2010
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10339873
110,000 miles · Apr 2, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingFire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE HOOD AFTER SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE; THE FIRE THEN PROGRESSED TO A LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH DESTROYED ALL OF THE PARTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE HOOD AFTER SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE; THE FIRE THEN PROGRESSED TO A LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH DESTROYED ALL OF THE PARTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A FAILURE. ALTHOUGH THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10323468
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.
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