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230 reports76,000 miles · Nov 8, 2007
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, 40 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATORS, OR NOISES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS DIMMED. THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE DIMMER SWITCH AND THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. HOWEVER, 40 MILES LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, INDICATORS, OR NOISES PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE CONTACT SHOWED THE DEALER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE06017 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ACTION NUMBER WAS FOR THE CHEVROLET IMPALA. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 76,000.
NHTSA ODI #10208445
53,000 miles · Oct 23, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 53,000 MILES ON IT WITH INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROBLEMS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS. BOTH ARE APPARENTLY COMMON ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. CHEVROLET SHOULD MAKE THESE REPAIRS. THE STEERING CAN BE AFFECTED, WHICH IS A HAZARD AND THE GASKET COULD CAUSE ENGINE FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING, ALSO A HAZA…
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I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 53,000 MILES ON IT WITH INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROBLEMS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEMS. BOTH ARE APPARENTLY COMMON ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. CHEVROLET SHOULD MAKE THESE REPAIRS. THE STEERING CAN BE AFFECTED, WHICH IS A HAZARD AND THE GASKET COULD CAUSE ENGINE FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING, ALSO A HAZARD. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10206697
62,000 miles · Oct 3, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE BRAKING FROM 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED, HOWEVER, …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE BRAKING FROM 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO BRAKE AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION AND THE TIRES WERE ROTATED AND THE BRAKES WERE INSPECTED, HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V287000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
NHTSA ODI #10204747
70,000 miles · Sep 20, 2007
Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
NHTSA ODI #10203562
18,000 miles · Sep 17, 2007
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 5 TIMES IN 5 YEARS, AND TURNED 3 OTHER TIMES. DEALERSHIP AND PRIVATE MECHANIC HAVE SAID REPEATEDLY THAT THEY SEE A LOT OF THIS AND THAT IT IS A FACTORY PROBLEM, BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR HOW TO FIX IT OTHER THAN 300-400 AT A TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10203224
61,000 miles · Aug 15, 2007
Electrical System
MY WIFE OWNS A 2002 MONTE CARLO WITH 60,00 MILES ON IT THAT SHUTS DOWN NO NOTICE, JUST LIKE YOU TURNED THE KEY OFF. THE LAST EPISODE WAS AT 68 MPH ON AN INTERSTATE. I MANAGED TO COAST THE CAR OVER TO THE EDGE OF THE HIGHWAY UNDER AN OVER PASS, BUT IT WAS A TERRIFYING EVENT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199648
37,000 miles · Aug 13, 2007
Exterior Lighting
TURN SIGNALS ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO STOPPED WORKING...DEALERSHIP SAID WAS HAZARD SWITCH.. ALSO SD THEY WERE HAVING A LOT OF OTHER MONTE CARLOS COMING IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. .I FEEL DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS ISSUE.. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10199458
52,000 miles · Jul 23, 2007
Exterior Lighting
I AM NOW HAVING SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO SS. MY SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND IT IS MORE OFTEN THAN NOT THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO WORK. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW TOO MANY ACCIDENTS AND I BELIEVE CHEVY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY MAJOR…
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I AM NOW HAVING SIGNAL FAILURE ON MY 2002 MONTE CARLO SS. MY SIGNALS ONLY WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO AND IT IS MORE OFTEN THAN NOT THAT THEY DO NOT WANT TO WORK. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN FOR ME BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM HAS ALMOST CAUSED A FEW TOO MANY ACCIDENTS AND I BELIEVE CHEVY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BEFORE IT CAUSES ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS OR KILLS SOMEONE! *JB
NHTSA ODI #10197297
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2007
Engine And Engine Cooling
2/28/2007. 2002 CHEVY MONTE CARLO'S COOLING SYSTEM FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO FAIL. *MC THE ENGINE WAS REBUILT. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ISSUED TO DEALERS BUT THERE WAS NO CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. THIS FAILURE HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10184779
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2007
Engine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolinePower Train
2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO WITH ABS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS**CC THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 2 MONTHS AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO INTO 3RD GEAR. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS LUBRICATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE EBC…
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2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO WITH ABS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS**CC THE TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS WELL. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED 2 MONTHS AFTER THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO INTO 3RD GEAR. THE STEERING SHAFT WAS LUBRICATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE EBCM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WITHOUT THE REPLACEMENT, THE ABS WOULD NOT WORK SO THE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS LIGHT WOULD REMAIN ON. THE WATER PUMP AND INTAKE GASKET WAS REPLACED DUE THEM LEAKING. THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS REPLACED DUE TO IT BEING STUCK OPEN. THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER SEALED THE REAR WHEELS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10182677
Official recalls
4Oct 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 9, 2002
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.
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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