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230 reportsMileage unknown · Jan 23, 2007
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. THE SPEEDOMETER WENT OUT LAST FALL. NOT COMPLETELY RIGHT AWAY, JUST OFF BY 8-15 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER WHO SAID THAT I WAS SPEEDING. I HAD THE CRUISE SET FOR 57 MILES PER HOUR. HE SAID THAT I WAS GOING 73 MILES PER HOUR. NO WAY! SINCE THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER IT …
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I HAVE A 2004 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. THE SPEEDOMETER WENT OUT LAST FALL. NOT COMPLETELY RIGHT AWAY, JUST OFF BY 8-15 MILES PER HOUR. I WAS STOPPED BY A POLICE OFFICER WHO SAID THAT I WAS SPEEDING. I HAD THE CRUISE SET FOR 57 MILES PER HOUR. HE SAID THAT I WAS GOING 73 MILES PER HOUR. NO WAY! SINCE THE BEGINNING OF DECEMBER IT COMPLETELY QUIT. I HAVE HAD THE SPEED SENSOR REPLACED, THAT LASTED ALL OF THREE HOURS. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO? THIS IS NOT A CHEAP FIX. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10179501
56,000 miles · Jan 8, 2007
Seats
DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT INOPERATIVE. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW COVER. I INSPECTED THE SEAT AND DISCOVERED A QUARTER SIZE BURN MARK INSIDE THE CUSHION. THE HEATING ELEMENT BECAME OVERHEATED AND BEGAN TO BURN THE CUSHION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10178081
58,000 miles · Dec 9, 2006
Electrical System
THE SPEEDOMTER AND RPM GAUGES WORK IRRATICALLY, AND ARE NOT ACCURATE. THERE WERE NO SIGNS THAT THIS WAS STARTING IT JUST ONE DAY STARTED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAVE SPOKEN TO SERVERAL OWNERS OF THE 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO'S IN MY AREA, AND ALL HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO RECALL THESE DASH CLUSTERS. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10175651
Mileage unknown · Nov 9, 2006
Equipment
CONSUMER COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE 2004 MONTE CARLO GM SECURITY SYSTEM. *TS THE SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLED IN THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IS NO LONGER MANUFACTURED. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT IF ANY OF THE COMPONENTS FAIL THE ENTIRE SYSTEM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10174316
40,200 miles · Jul 27, 2006
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER STARTED REGISTERING INCORRECT SPEED, THEN WORKED SPORADICALLY AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (NOT JUST THE SPEEDOMETER). THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE OLD INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE PARTS SUPPLIER AND…
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SPEEDOMETER STARTED REGISTERING INCORRECT SPEED, THEN WORKED SPORADICALLY AND SOMETIMES NOT AT ALL. CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY DETERMINED THAT THE WHOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL CONSOLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (NOT JUST THE SPEEDOMETER). THE DEALERSHIP SENT THE OLD INSTRUMENT PANEL TO THE PARTS SUPPLIER AND RECEIVED A NEW INSTRUMENT PANEL, THEN INSTALLED IT. THEY SPECULATED THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF A BAD GROUND IN THE SYSTEM. UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10163645
20,000 miles · Jul 12, 2006
Unknown Or Other
DASH BUCKLING IN MIDDLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED A DASH PANEL TWICE, BUT THE MATING PART IS WHAT IS BUCKLING. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT GM WILL NO LONGER REPAIR THIS PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DESIGNED TO BUCKLE FROM THE HEAT, AND ONCE IT DID, IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SHAPE. VER…
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DASH BUCKLING IN MIDDLE. DEALER HAS REPLACED A DASH PANEL TWICE, BUT THE MATING PART IS WHAT IS BUCKLING. DEALER INFORMED ME THAT GM WILL NO LONGER REPAIR THIS PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS DESIGNED TO BUCKLE FROM THE HEAT, AND ONCE IT DID, IT WOULD NOT RETURN TO ORIGINAL SHAPE. VERY DISAPPOINTING TO PAY THIS AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR AN AUTOMOBILE TO HAVE IT LOOK LIKE TRAILER TRASH TWO YEARS INTO ITS OWNERSHIP. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10162232
50,000 miles · Jul 6, 2006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL PULSATED VIOLENTLY. AS SPEED OF THE VEHICLE DECREASED TO 5 MPH, THE BRAKES EMITTED A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
NHTSA ODI #10161663
32,161 miles · Apr 5, 2006
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingService Brakes, Hydraulic
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH,THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. NO DASH PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE A FAILURE. THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED WHICH INDICATED THE FUEL RELAY CONNECTOR HOSE WAS LOOSE. ALTHOUG…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH,THE VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. NO DASH PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED TO INDICATE A FAILURE. THE ENGINE WAS EASILY RESTARTED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED WHICH INDICATED THE FUEL RELAY CONNECTOR HOSE WAS LOOSE. ALTHOUGH THIS WAS REPAIRED, THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING FURTHER INSPECTION. UPDATED ON 05/16/2006. THE BRAKES PULSATED WHILE BRAKING. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ROTORS BECAUSE THE WERE PITTED AND WARPED. THEY ALSO REPLACED THE REAR BRAKES. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI #10154618
22,965 miles · Mar 1, 2006
Engine And Engine Cooling
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AT ANY SPEED. ONCE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE OTHER TIMES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE MAP SENSOR CONNECTOR; THIS DID NOT CORRECT …
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, INTERMITTENTLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED AT ANY SPEED. ONCE, THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE OTHER TIMES, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE VEHICLE STALLING. THE VEHICLE DID RESTART EACH TIME. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE MAP SENSOR CONNECTOR; THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10151555
25,800 miles · Feb 6, 2006
Vehicle Speed Control
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE SPEEDOMETER WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PARTS WERE ORDERED.
NHTSA ODI #10149589
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.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
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.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
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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