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276 reports35,000 miles · Apr 14, 2009
Electrical SystemEquipmentSteering
I HAVE A 2001 MONTE CARLO AND HAVE MANY ISSUES. 1ST I HAVE BEEN HAVING A STEERING ISSUE SINCE 35,000 MILES. I MAKES CONSTANT NOISE WHEN STEERING AND TURNING. HAD IT FIXED TWICE AT MY EXPENSE. ONCE AGAIN STARTED HAPPENING. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS DANGEROUS. 2ND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. 3RD THE HEAT/AC INTERMITTENT AND I N…
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I HAVE A 2001 MONTE CARLO AND HAVE MANY ISSUES. 1ST I HAVE BEEN HAVING A STEERING ISSUE SINCE 35,000 MILES. I MAKES CONSTANT NOISE WHEN STEERING AND TURNING. HAD IT FIXED TWICE AT MY EXPENSE. ONCE AGAIN STARTED HAPPENING. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS DANGEROUS. 2ND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. 3RD THE HEAT/AC INTERMITTENT AND I NOTICED WHEN THIS DOES NOT WORK THE PANEL WHERE IT TELLS YOU IF YOU ARE GOING NORTH, SOUTH ETC. DOESN'T WORK EITHER. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10265219
Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2009
Fuel System, Other
MY FUEL GAUGE IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. ERRATIC AT BEST. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10262557
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
Mileage unknown · Feb 25, 2009
Electrical System
WE HAVE A 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO THAT HAD ISSUES WITH THE ANTI THEFT, PASS LOCK SYSTEM. THIS KEPT THE CAR FROM STARTING AT TIMES AND SOMETIMES WOULD CAUSE IT TO DIE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.. IT STARTED HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY UNTIL IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE BCM AND THE PASS LOCK SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE A…
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WE HAVE A 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO THAT HAD ISSUES WITH THE ANTI THEFT, PASS LOCK SYSTEM. THIS KEPT THE CAR FROM STARTING AT TIMES AND SOMETIMES WOULD CAUSE IT TO DIE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY.. IT STARTED HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY UNTIL IT FINALLY QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. THE BCM AND THE PASS LOCK SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE ASKED FOR THE OLD PARTS. I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND OUT THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUES AND THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS. I CONSIDER THIS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD AND GM NEEDS TO LOOK INTO IT A LITTLE FURTHER.. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10259926
Mileage unknown · Nov 20, 2008
Electrical System
MY 2001 MONTE CARLO SS HAS RECENTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH ITS SECURITY WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. AT THE SAME TIME THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASH VERY QUICKLY. ONE TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE CAR WAS DEAD. AFTER OPENING THE TRUNK WITH MY REMO…
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MY 2001 MONTE CARLO SS HAS RECENTLY HAD PROBLEMS WITH ITS SECURITY WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM. THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. AT THE SAME TIME THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLASH VERY QUICKLY. ONE TIME THE CAR WOULD NOT START AND THE CAR WAS DEAD. AFTER OPENING THE TRUNK WITH MY REMOTE TO GET THE BATTERY JUMPER CABLES POWER RETURNED TO THE CAR AND I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10249376
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
Mileage unknown · Nov 3, 2008
Air Bags
2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE AIR BAG WAS BEGINNING TO PROTRUDE OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HOUSING. HOWEVER, IN SEPTEMBER 2008 THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE SAME REPAIR WAS MADE TO TH…
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2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED 1 MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THE AIR BAG WAS BEGINNING TO PROTRUDE OUT OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HOUSING. HOWEVER, IN SEPTEMBER 2008 THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE SAME REPAIR WAS MADE TO THE VEHICLE WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE PROTRUDING AIR BAG BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2000. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER HE WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10248129
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 13, 2008
Electrical SystemEquipment
STARTED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN THE RPM GAUGE STOPPED NOW MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT AND IT IS A BAD CLUSTER. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10245302
37,902 miles · Sep 30, 2008
Steering
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND HE HEARD A GRINDING METAL NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED AND LUBRICATED THE STEERING SHAFT TWICE. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE STEERING SHAFT. THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND HE HEARD A GRINDING METAL NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND THEY REPLACED AND LUBRICATED THE STEERING SHAFT TWICE. ONE YEAR LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE STEERING SHAFT. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING AN IDENTICAL REPAIR MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,902 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,000. UPDATED 10-30-08 *BF UPDATED 11/03/08. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10244015
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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