2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems & Complaints
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
31 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
May 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,000.
May 14, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BATTERY WAS SO LOW THAT IT BACK FIRED AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
May 06, 2010
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MOTOR EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. *GR THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND SHE MADE ATTEMPTS TO GET TO THE DEALER, BUT COULDN'T DUE TO TIME RESTRAINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY GM THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 4 YEARS OLD. *JB
May 05, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO DAMAGES AND WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE OR DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.
Mar 19, 2010
+ 26 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES, WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT HOWEVER, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EIGHT MONTHS LATER, HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Mar 10, 2016
RE: 14350 UNINTENDED IGNITION KEY ROTATION. I HAVE TRIED 3 SEPARATE TIMES, OVER THE PAST YEAR, TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF BY CALLING CRIPPEN AUTO, LANSING, MI. THE FIRST TIME I DID NOT HAVE THE VIN NUMBER. OK. THE NEXT THREE TIMES I WAS SENT TO SERVICE VOICE MAIL. I HAVE LEFT A MESSAGE EACH TIME REGARDING THIS RECALL. NOT ONCE HAS ANYONE RETURNED MY CALL. TODAY MY HUSBAND IS PHYSICALLY GOING DOWN THERE TO TRY AND GET A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. I AM TIRED OF TRYING TO DEAL WITH THIS DEALERSHIP.
Mar 07, 2016
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INVOICE STATED THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE IGNITION RECALL. HOWEVER, THE INVOICE ALSO HAD A $ 740.97 CHARGE FOR WORK DONE ON THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WORK THE DEALER PERFORMED ON THE IGNITION, DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED THREE TIMES, DUE TO ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION. *JB
Feb 02, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERABLE AND THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 195,000.
Oct 09, 2015
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN CONGESTED TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STOPPED AND SECURITY AND MAINTENANCE LIGHTS CAME ON. VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER SETTING A FEW MINUTES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER AND TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP. 2 DAYS LATER VEHICLE STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS USED. NOW AT TIMES IT WONT START. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT IF THE RECALLED PART COULD BE THE PROBLEM AND WAS RUDELY BRUSHED OFF. PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED.
Jun 15, 2015
+ 21 more complaints for this component
STEERING
18 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CEMENT DIVIDER. THE BACK SEAT PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN NOSE AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. IN ADDITION, THE POWER WINDOWS STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 18, 2014
2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO WITH STEERING PROBLEMS. LOUD "POPPING" OR "CLUNKING" NOISE WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS. I'VE FOUND SEVERAL RECALLS FOR 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO BUT IT STATES MY CAR ISN'T AFFECTED. OLDER MODEL CARS HAVE ISSUES WITH WEAR & TEAR BUT IF THERE IS A CONSISTENT PROBLEM WITH A MAKE/MODEL OF CAR I WOULD HOPE GM WOULD INVESTIGATE AND PREVENT ACCIDENTS. WHILE GOING THROUGH THE LIST OF COMPLAINTS IT'S VERY OBVIOUS IT IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE ADDRESSED ASAP. HOW MANY LIVES NEED TO BE LOST BEFORE A TOTAL RECALL IS ISSUED? *TR
Aug 26, 2009
STEERING: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM MY STEERING COLUMN. STEERING GEAR AND OR FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING/GOING UP AND DOWN A DRIVEWAY MOVEMENT OF MY STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. MY MOTHER IS A SENIOR CITIZEN AND THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME SHE WILL HAVE TO GET HER CAR FIXED FOR THIS. ONCE TWO YEARS AGAIN AND NOW. GENERAL MOTORS CHEVY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS. WHY DOES THE OWNER HAVE TO PAY..THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. STEERING SHAFT BAR I DO NOT REMEMBER WHAT THE DEALER SAID.. HE SAID IT WILL COST $100 THIS TIME TO BE FIXED. MY MOTHER IS ON A LOW INCOME SHE CANNOT BE REPLACING AND GETTING THIS FIXED EVERY TWO YEARS. THANKS YOU REGINA CLAY *TR
Sep 28, 2007
INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINK REPLACEMENT. *JB
Sep 08, 2007
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. PART REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AT 25848 MILES AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIR AGAIN AT 47070. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER USED A LUBE KIT TO TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 25, 2007
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
15 complaints
I WENT TO DO A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE I GOT MY MAIL AND I PUT NEW HEAD GASKETS OR WHATEVER IT WAS DONE ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND NOW IT'S STILL LEAKING OIL I AM CALLING THEM TO BALISE CHEVROLET WARWICK RHODE ISLAND I WILL RECALL ON THEM TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEM CUZ IT WAS NOT LEAKING WHEN I WENT THERE I WANT IT FIXED PROPERLY AND IT SHOULDN'T BE ANY CHARGE TO ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WHEN IT ENTERED THEIR SHOPI
Jan 26, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER OF A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Oct 15, 2018
CAR WAS RECALLED AND FIXED - STATING IF THE RECALL WAS NOT FIXED THE MOTOR COULD CATCH FIRE. CAR WAS REPAIRED IN 2017 AND LAST WEEK; I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I DO NOW... CAR WAS STATIONARY; CAUGHT ON FIRE AT ATTEMPTED START UP
Jan 22, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GIVE THE VEHICLE A JUMP TO GET IT STARTED, THE ENGINE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Apr 01, 2016
+ 10 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
14 complaints
ON-GOING TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN SIGNAL INTERMITTENTLY FUNCTIONS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION AND/OR SIDE IMPACT. INFREQUENTLY OPERATION OF HAZARD SIGNAL WHILE ENGAGING LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL MITIGATED PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT FIX. TO REPAIR HAD TO REPLACE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER AT A COST OF $107. FROM REVIEW OF MONTE CARLO FORUMS THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY HAZARD THAT EFFECTS MONTE CARLOS AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES THAT USED THE HAZARD/TURN SIGNAL FLASHER SWITCH P/N 924-606 AND SHOULD BE REMEDIED BY GM THROUGH RECALL/REIMBURSEMENT. *TR
Jul 30, 2011
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO SS HAS A DEFAULT AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL. THE BLINKERS AND HAZARD SWITCH DOESN'T WORK. WHEN THE BLINKERS DOESN'T WORK I HAVE TO PRESS THE HAZARD SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. I HEARD THAT THIS CAN CAUSE A ELECTRICAL SMOKE/SITUATION. VERY DANGEROUS. MUST BE RECALLED. *TR
Jun 15, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MONTE CARLO SS 2000 THE OTHER DAY AND SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL. I INHALED A MOUTHFUL, THE THROAT BURNED ALL DAY. ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT SHUT OFF, SO I REMOVED THE FUSE. I NOTICED MY HEADLIGHTS NO LONGER WORKED ALSO. WHEN I GOT HOME I OPENED THE DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL COVER , AND THE BURNT SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH. I OPENED THE SWITCH, AND EVERYTHING INSIDE WAS MELTED. I NOTIFIED GENERAL MOTORS RIGHT AWAY. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A GM DEALER , SO I DID. BUT THE GM DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE A $100 TO DIAGNOSE. NONE OF THE FUSES ON THE CAR BLEW OUT WHEN THE SWITCH STARTED ON FIRE. I FOUND A USED SWITCH FOR $85.00 SO IT COST LESS THE DEALER TO TELL ME IT WAS BAD. IT WAS A FAULTY SWITCH , AND GM TOLD ME I COULD ONLY HAVE A GM DEALER FIX IT. I TOLD THEM I COULD NOT JUSTIFY OR AFFORD PAYING MORE FOR THE DIAGNOSIS THAN THE USED PART. GM TOLD ME I COULD NOT PUT A NEW SWITCH IN MYSELF OR I WON'T BE REIMBURSED IF THERE WAS A RECALL. THIS WAS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. GM WON'T HELP ME OUT ANYWAY AND THEY DIDN'T REALLY SEEM TO CARE ABOUT THIS ISSUE. SO I EITHER GO TO THE DEALER AND PAY $500 TO GET IT FIXED OR PAY $85 AND DO MYSELF. THEY PUT ME IN A SITUATION SO THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM I WOULD SEND THE SWITCH TO THEM, BUT THEY DIDN'T WANT IT. NEITHER COULD I HAVE ANOTHER MECHANIC REPLACE IT EXCEPT FOR GM. THIS WAS REDICULOUS. SOMEONEWAS GOING TO GET KILLED IF THIS HAPPENED AGAIN.*AK
May 23, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, WHILE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE AT AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE STATION, THE MECHANIC NOTICED AN ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING IN THE VICINITY OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WAS NO SMOKE OR FIRE PRESENT. UPON INSPECTION, THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION OF THE TURN SIGNAL DIMMER SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THERE ARE NO RECALLS IN EFFECT.
Jul 26, 2006
TURN SIGNAL FLASHER - INOPERATIVE. ALSO AFFECTS 4-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER UNIT IS EMBEDDED IN THE DASH- AS PART OF THE FOUR-WAY EMERGENCY FLASHER. THE FLASHER UNIT HAS FAILED, AND I CAN'T GET TO THE UNIT TO REPLACE IT. AS A RESULT, MY TURN SIGNALS DO NOT WORK. I HAVE SCHEDULED A REPLACEMENT TIME WITH THE DEALER, BUT AM OPERATING IN THIS IMPAIRED CONDITION WHILE WAITING TO GET IT FIXED. THE INFORMATION ABOUT REPLACING A FLASHER IS NOT IN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL. *NM
Jun 26, 2006
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER WIRE WAS MELTED AND CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. *JB
Sep 03, 2013
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE CABLE MOTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. UPDATED 09/22/06. *JB
Sep 06, 2006
DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED OPERATING DURING A SNOW STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER. *AK
Mar 16, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEVICE THAT THE AIR COMES THROUGH TO DEFROST THE BACK WINDSHIELD WINDOW,CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE INUSE.DEALER CONTACTED. NLM
Sep 30, 2002
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HEATER CORE FAILED, DASH VENT BROKE. *TT
Mar 08, 2002
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
13 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH OVER A BUMP, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANGING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THE REAR STRUT TOWER WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL PERTAINING TO THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Jun 15, 2011
WHEN BACKING UP AND TURNING THE WHEEL OR GOING FORWARD AND TURNING THE WHEEL, THERE IS A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I'VE HAD A GARAGE CHECK THE FRONT END AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING LOOSE. AS A PRECAUTION I'VE CHANGED TIERODS, HUB ASSEMBLIES AND BUSHING, STILL CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 14, 2009
THERE IS A POPING NOICE IN THE FRONT END. CAN ALSO FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. HAVE TAKEN IT SEVERAL PLACES TO FIND THE PROBLEM BUT NO ONE CAN FIND IT.*AK
Aug 31, 2003
I TOO, LIKE ALL THE OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED MAJOR FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR. IT'S ALWAYS VIBRATED AND I'VE ALWAYS HEARD "NOISES." THE DEALER DID TRY TO RECTIFY THIS SITUATION BY REPLACING MY RACK AND PINION AND REPLACING MY TIE ROD ENDS, BECAUSE BOTH OF MY FRONT TIRES WERE ABOUT TO FALL OFF. I'VE EXTREMELY SCARED TO PUT MY CHILDREN IN THIS CAR, BUT HAVE NO CHOICE. NOW, AS OF TODAY MY EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT AND "TRAC OFF" LIGHT STAY ON CONSTANTLY. SO THERE IS JUST ONE MORE PROBLEM TO ADD TO THE LIST OF THINGS THAT HAVE GONE WRONG WITH ONLY 48,000 MILES. I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. TS
Jan 17, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SWAY FROM SIDE TO SIDE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB
Jan 10, 2003
+ 8 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
10 complaints
I TO HAD TO HAVE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID IN 2000 MONTE CARLO REPLACED AFTER ONLY 44000 MILES.
Jul 06, 2005
I BOUGHT A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS NEW IN SEPT OF 2000, I HAVE 60,000 MILES ON IT. THE 4TH GEAR IS OUT OF IT AND I HAVE TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN IT WHICH IS GOING TO COST ME BETWEEN 1,300.00-1,600.00 TO REPLACE AND THEY HAVE TO ADD A ADD ON KIT, IF THEY HAVE TO ADD A ADD ON KIT WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH CHEVY PRODUCTS. I ALSO HAVE A 89 CHEVY TRUCK, WHICH I BOUGHT USED WITH 50,000 MILES AND I HAVE HAD TO PUT A NEW TRANSMISSION IN IT 2 YRS AGO, MY DAUGHTER HAS A 99 MONTE CARLO AND HAS NUMEROUS PROBLEMS IN THE LAST 2 YRS. I OWNED A 79 CHEVY TRUCK FOR 16 YRS WHICH I BOUGHT NEW AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT EXCEPT FOR NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON IT. WHAT HAS HAPPENED WITH THE QUALITY OF CHEVROLETS? I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED. I SHOULD NOT BE PUTTING IN A TRANSMISSION IN A 4 1/2 YR OLD CAR. I HAVE TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF THE CAR CHANGING OIL,ETC WHEN IT IS DUE. YOU PAY GOOD MONEY AND IT DOESN'T EVEN LAST TILL YOU PAY IT OFF. *AK
Jan 05, 2005
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER HOOD OF MY CAR. PULLED INTO PARKING LOT, OPENED HOOD AND SEEN FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT NEAR THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY A SERVICE STATION ATTENDANT LOCATED ACROSS THE STREET. FIRE DEPT AND POLICE ARRIVED AT SCENE. TRANS LINE LEAKED FLUID ONTO HEADER PIPE WHICH CAUSED THE FIRE. *JB
Jul 19, 2004
WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSIMISSION IS CHANGED THERE IS A NOISE IN TH OIL PAN. *AK
Jul 12, 2004
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED FROM A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD SLIGHTLY THEN STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD GONE BAD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. *NLM
Oct 03, 2003
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. HE STATED HE NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF FLUID AFTER REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE. AS HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL FELL INTO THE FLOORBOARD MUCH FARTHER THAN USUAL. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT BOTH BRAKE LINES ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE BRAKE LINES. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000. UPDATED 09/28/10 *BF UPDATED 10/01/10*JB
Jul 28, 2010
CONSUMER STATES: BRAKES FAILED, THE BRAKES WERE FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED COMPLETELY. BRAKE LINES WERE MADE OUT OF CHEAP STEEL AND WERE COATED WITH SOME TYPE OF HEAVY PAINT. THEY ONLY RUSTED IN ONE SPOT, AND THAT WAS ON THE PORTION OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT WAS NOT COATED IN THE HEAVY PAINT.*AK THE BRAKE LINE COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. *TT *SB
Jun 24, 2005
I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO LS COUPE THAT I PURCHASED ON 10/2000. I STARTED EXPERIENCING FRONT BRAKE VIBRATIONS AT 11000 MILES. THE DEALER SAID THE FRONT ROTOR WENT OUT-OF ROUND AND THEY RESURFACED THEM. THIS VIBRATION RETURNED AT THE 22000-MILE MARK. BACK TO THE DEALER I WENT AND THIS TIME THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS. WELL THE CAR JUST REACHED THE 32000-MILE MARK AND THE VIBRATION IS BACK. AGAIN I SEE THE DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM AND THIS TIME THEYRE CLAIMING THAT THIS IS A WEARABLE ITEM AND THEY CAN NOT COVER IT UNDER THE VEHICLE WARRANTY, AND THAT THERE WOULD A CHARGE. APPARENTLY SOMETHING IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM TO RECUR EVERY 11 12 THOUSAND MILES, AND I KNOW ITS NOT MY DRIVING HABIT, I HAVE DRIVEN DIFFERENT CARS/TRUCKS FOR 28 YEARS AND NEVER HAD ROTORS TO WARP. I CALLED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER AND ALL THEY WOULD SAY IS THAT THEY AGREE WITH THE DEALER, THOUGH THEY FILED IT AND GAVE ME THE FILE #1-120464560. IVE HEARD AND READ OF THIS SAME PROBLEM FROM OTHER OWNERS OF MONTE CARLO AND IMPALAS ALL AROUND THE 2000 2003 MODELS. SO IT LOOKS LIKE GM DOESN'T WANT TO LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM OR DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS. *JB
Jul 18, 2003
ROTORS HAVE NOT BEEN REPLACED BUT THE SHAKING IS GETTING WORSE. *AK
Jun 30, 2002
I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AT 19000 MILES DUE TO SHIMMY IN CAR. THE REPLACED ALL ROTORS AND CALIPERS ON THE CAR. I AGAIN HAD THE ISSUE AT 36100 MILES THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE AND I CALLED THE GM CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. THE SAID IT IS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND A MAINTENANCE ITEM. I NOW HAVE 53,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND NEED TO REPLACE EVERYTHING AGAIN. SHOULDN'T ROTORS AND CALIPERS LAST MORE THAN 20,000 MILES??? I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PEOPLE APPROACH ME IN PARKING LOTS COMPLAINING OF THE SAME ISSUE.*AK
Apr 26, 2002
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
9 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE EXPLODED BECAUSE OF A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP REGULATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY) BUT HE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE. BEFORE THE FAILURE, HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AND REPAIR FOR A FAILURE REGARDING A POSSIBLE ENGINE FIRE SO HE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE LOWER INTAKE GASKET KIT AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAMS WERE INSTALLED. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE EXPLODED AFTER THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED ANY RESPONSE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,854.
Jun 15, 2010
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO SS HAS PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH HAS A RECALL ON IT BUT MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Mar 29, 2008
WE HAVE 2 MONTE CARLOS, A 2000 AND 2004, BOTH OF THESE HAD SENSORS GO OUT OF THE GAS GAUGE. IN TALKING WITH SOME OTHERS, THEIRS DID TOO. ROYAL CHEVROLET IN BLOOMINGTON, IN CHARGES ALMOST $500 FOR THIS. I FEEL SINCE THIS IS HAPPENING A LOT TO THIS BRAND OF CAR, IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *NM
Jul 27, 2006
NHTSA#04V09000, I JUST PAID $ 247.94 + TAX TO FIX MY 2000 MONTE CARLO (60,000 MILES) WITH THE ABOVE MENTIONED RECALL. WAS IT POSSIBLE MY AUTO WAS MISSED IN THIS RECALL? HAVE THERE BEEN MORE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS RECALL? *NM
Nov 06, 2005
ON DECEMBER 24, 2004 IN THE EVENING MY VEHICLE WHICH IS A 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLOS WOULD NOT START AT THE MALL. MY HUSBAND AND I PROCEEDED TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T START. WE THE VEHICLE TRY TO START AFTER TRYING TO START IT "BACK FIRE" CAUSING THE UPPER MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COVER, GASKETS AND OIL CAP HAVING TO BE REPLACE. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO OUR HOME. THEN, WE HAD CHARLIE JONES, OF JONES MECHIC AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO COME AND LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE WE CONTINUE TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE FUEL IN THE LINES BUILD UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BACK FIRE. WELL AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE REPAIR WE RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVY TELLING CUSTOMERS OF A FUEL REGULATOR WHICH IS FAULTY AND CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BACK FIRE WHEN BATTERY IS LOW. EXACTLY WHAT HAD HAPPEN TO MY CAR. HOW EVER IF THOUGH CHEVY ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFAULT THEY DENIED TO PAY ME BACK MY EXPENSE. THEIR RECALLS STATES EVERYTHING THAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY CAR. I'M JUST SO UPSET BECAUSE I FOUND OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THE BATTERY WAS LOW THE CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE BACK FIRE IF IT WASN'T FOR THE RECALL PART. *NM
Oct 04, 2005
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
9 complaints
MY 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS DEVELOPED A WATER LEAK IN IT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IN THE FLOOR AREA COMING FROM UNDER THE DASH. THE CAR IS GOING TO BE REPAIRED AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT IT NEW. I WAS INFORMED BY THE REPAIR PERSON THERE HAS BEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH OTHER MODELS MADE BY GM (BUICK WAS MENTIONED). IT APPEARS THERE IS A DEFECT IN AN AREA UNDER THE DASH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHERE A PASSENGER AIR FILTER WAS SUPPOSED TO BE BUT NOT IN MY CAR. IN THAT AREA, RAINWATER BUILDS UP AND SWELLS SOME SEALS AND EVENTUALLY LETS WATER IN THROUGH THAT DEFECTIVE AREA. I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE WORTH REPORTING THIS SINCE IT HAS BEEN IN OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU MAY NEED MORE INFO OR IF THIS NEEDS TO BE REPORTED ELSEWHERE.*AK
Feb 18, 2004
DEALER HAD TO REPLACE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE DUE TO A DESIGN DEFECT.*AK
Jun 06, 2003
A POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD, WHEN THE VEHICLE MADE A TURN. *JB
Mar 19, 2003
CONSOLE IS PEELING. *TT
Mar 08, 2002
THE CENTER PLASTIC CONSOLE WHERE STICK SHIFT IS HAS PEELED TWICE & AN EMPLOYEE AT THE DEALERSHIP STATED TO ME THAT HE HAD SEEN THE SAME PROBLEMS IN CORVETTES (THIS EMPLOYEEE DOSN'T WORK AT THIS DEALERSHIP ANYMORE) I HAVE WRITTEN TO THE MANUFACTURER & I HAVE A CASE #04248222 FROM THE CUST. ASSISTANCE AT CHEVROLET PHONE # 800-222-1020 SPOKE TO MICHAEL STEELE ON 5/1801 & ALSO JONATHAN ON 1/30/02 NOBODY SEEMS TO KNOW OR WANT TO TELL ME IF THIS IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT IT MIGHT BE THE MATERIAL THEY ARE USING TO FINISH THIS PART ON THE VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE . ONCE MY WARRANTY IS UP I WILL HAVE TO BEAR THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THIS PLASTIC CENTER CONSOLE & IT'S NOT A CHEAP PART. I WOULD LIKE THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST TO EXTEND MY WARRANTY IF THE CHEVROLET COMPANY OK'S THIS. I CAN'T BE REPLACING THIS PARTICULAR PART EVERY SO MANY MONTHS INDEFENETELY FOR THE LENGTH OF THE LIFE OF THIS VEHICLE IT'S REDICULOUS! *AK
Jan 31, 2002
+ 4 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A UTILITY POLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF A PRECEDING VEHICLE, HOWEVER NONE OF THE CONTACTS AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE BACK AND LEFT FOOT. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Oct 04, 2010
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A 55 MPH COLLISION IN WHICH A DEER WAS HIT HEAD-ON, PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED PARTIALLY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG FULLY DEPLOYED LATER AT THE BODY SHOP, CONSUMER WOULD LIKE INFORMATION AS TO WHY THIS HAPPENED. *SLC
Feb 20, 2002
DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT 2 MPH ON WEDDED LOT, A PIECE OF CEMENT WAS STICKING UP, CONSUMER DROVE OVER IT, AND BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVERS MECHANIC STATED AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED. *AK *YH
Jan 11, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH RAN OVER A SMALL PIECE OF CEMENT, AND BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES.*AK
Jan 11, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
TIRES
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN AFTER THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 11/12/14*LJ
Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 70 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED.THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT A CRASH AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INDICATION OF ANY ROAD DEBRIS THAT COULD HAVE POSSIBLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE FAILURE. A FEW MONTHS LATER WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRES EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO SHIP THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,500.
Dec 20, 2011
CONSUMER STATES GOOD YEAR GA TIRES (225 / 60 / 16) FAILED. *TT
Mar 08, 2002
GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A P225 60 R16 TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO SCRATCHING AND EXCESSIVE ROAD FORCE. *SLC
Sep 22, 2000
GOODYEAR EAGLE RS-A P225 60 R16 TIRES WERE REPLACED DUE TO SCRATCHING AND EXCESSIVE ROAD FORCE. *SLC
Sep 22, 2000
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE BATTERY DIED AND THE CONTACT JUMPSTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BLOW ITS COVER. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, A RECALL WAS PERFORMED RELATING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY). SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED, THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,767 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,983.
Apr 01, 2008
WITH NO INDICATION OF TROUBLE, THE CAR STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RE-STARTED, SOMETIMES IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED. AFTER TOWED TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR AND NO CAUSE IS IDENTIFIED. LAST YEAR THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE AIR CONTROL AND CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS OCCURRED ONCE / WEEK FOR THE LAST MONTH. *TR
Feb 20, 2008
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THERE WERE ENGINE EXPLOSIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FIRES WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. THE FIRE MARSHAL REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET. *AK *NM
Dec 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND BECAME DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL. THE STARTER AND FLYWHEEL HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *CB *NLM
Jul 03, 2003
I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS AND IM HAVE INTERMETTED STALLING AND EXSESSIVE CRANKING AND DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. MY SES LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT STORE CODES. I HAVE A EGG SMELL COMING OUT OF THE HEAT AND A.C. MY RIMS ARE CHIPPED. THE FACTORY JUST PAINTED OVER THEM. THREE LINES IN MY DEFOGGER DO NOT WORK FROM THE DEALER WHEN THEY WHERE PUTTING CAR PARTS IN MY CAR AND SCRACHED THE LINES. MY DRIVER SEAT IS CAVING IN AND WAS RETRIMED 2 TIMES AND LOOKS 2 DIFF. COLORS. MY TRAC. DID NOT WORK ONCE IN A SKID 2 DAYS AGO.MY REMOTE SOME TIMES DON'T LOCK MY CAR AND THE DEALER SAID ITS NORMAL. BACK BRAKE SQEEK AND TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY ADD "QUIET BRAKE" TO THE BACK OF PADS TO STOP IT ..SO FAR IT WORKS. DEALER REPLACED MY RADIO AFTER ITS SINGED MY TAPE AND IT SKIPPS CD'S AND SCRATCHES THEM. WHEN DEFOGGER IS ON I CAN'T GET ANY CLEAR RADIO STATIONS. MY DRIVER WINDOW IS SCRACHED AT TOP FROM PUTTING THE WINDOW DOWN AND WHEN ITS DOWN IN THE DOOR IT CHATTERS OVER BUMPS AND PASS. SIDE WORKS GREAT. SUN ROOD LINING IS BROKE AND DEALER GLUED IT AND BROKE IN WINTER.EACH TIME I GET IT BACK FROM THAT DEALER I GET A SCRATCH IN IT SO I JUST CHANGED DEALERS. MY CAR IDLES BETWEEN 500&1000 AND SOME TIMES STALLS. CAR ROLLS BACK ON HILLS.THE DEALER DAMGED MY SIDE MIRRORS AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM... PLEASE HELP ME. *AK
Feb 26, 2001
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.
May 01, 2022
WE BOUGHT THE 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS VIN [XXX] BACK IN JUNE 2019 WE HAVE DONE SOME REGULAR REPAIRS ON IT WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT! STARTED EVERY SINGLE TIME. 02/18/2020 WE WENT TO START IT AND IT WAS ACTING LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WENT AND CHECK THE BATTERY VOLT READ AND IT WAS READING AT 8 SO I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLE TO IT AND LET IT SIT FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. GOT IN A TURNED THE KEY OVER TO START IT. THE WHOLE PLASTIC INTAKE BLEW UP AND PIECES WENT EVERYWHERE. THEN CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS SO BAD VERY SCARY. THE DAMAGE WAS LITTLE COMPARED OF WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN IF THE HOOD WAS CLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 19, 2020
DURING THE PROCESS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE: FIRST ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE, IT DIDN'T START. THE SECOND ATTEMPT TO START THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG (EXPLOSION) UNDER THE HOOD WITH AN ODOR OF 'BURNT PLASTIC'. UPON LOOKING AT THE ENGINE, THE BLACK PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFORD HAD A HOLE IT FROM THE EXPLOSION. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 3 MONTHS. I HAVE REPLACED THIS INTAKE THIS PAST WINTER AND THIS OCCURRED AGAIN LAST WEEKEND. IT SEEMS IN MY RESEARCH THAT GM IS IGNORING THIS DEFECT AND WILL NOT OFFER A FIX TO THE PROBLEM. GM KNOWS THIS IS HAPPENING ESPECIALLY WITH "COLD STARTS" BUT HAS YET ADDRESSED. *TR
Apr 06, 2015
ON 1-6-14 MY CAR SET FIRE DUE TO A RECALL. I CALLE DTHE GM RECALL CENTER THE SAME DAY AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO THE KEVIN WHITAKER DEALER WHICH I DID ON 1-11-14. FORUM 1-11-14 TO 1-20-14 I DID NOT HEAR BACK FROM THE DEALER SO I CALLED AND WAS TOLD THAT ALL THE INFO WAS SENT TO GM LEGAL DEPARTMENT. CALLED BACK ON 1-27-14 AND WAS TOLD THEY ARE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO. CALLED BACK ON 2-4-14 STILL NO ANSWER. 2-5-14 NOTHING. CALLED BACK ON 2-6-14 AND WAS TO CALL THE PRODUCT ALLEGATION DEPT WITH INFO. I CALLED THE ALLEGATION DEPT AND PER [XXX] NOTHING WAS IN THE SYSTEM AND SHE NEEDED TO START A CLAIM. CALLED CHEVY ON 1-7-14 STILL NOTHING BACK BUT THE SAID GM HAD THE INFO. 1-10-14 SPOKE TO [XXX] AND [XXX] AND THEY WILL CALL CHEVY TO GET ALL THE INFO. ON 2-12-14 [XXX] WITH GM LEGAL DEPARTMENT CALLED STATING THAT DUE TO THE WARRANTY THE CAN NOT HELP ME WITH THE CAR CATCHING ON FIRE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS DUE TO A RECALL. MY CAR HAVE BEEN AT THE CHEVY DEALER AND SINCE 1-11-14 AND NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME EVERY DAY THAT THEY ARE TRYING TO HELP ME WITH A CAR. SOMETHING ABOUT A CUSTOMER LOYALTY CERTIFICATE AND THAT HAS BEEN SINCE 2-22-14. IT IS 3-5-14 AND I DIDN'T GET ANY HELP WITH ASSISTING ME WITH A CAR I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH CATCHING ON FIRE. I AM RENTING AND PAYING FOR RIDES. I DO NOT NEED TO HAVE A BRAND NEW CAR! I JUST NEED A CAR. PLEASE.. ITS BEEN 2 MONTHS AND I DIDN'T PUT THE CAR ON FIRE IT WAS DUE TO GM RECALL!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mar 05, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
NO LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD
Mar 16, 2021
SO WHEN WE WENT TO START THE CAR, THE CAR WOULD NOT START WE REPLACED THE BATTERY THEN WE REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR. AFTER LOOKING SOME STUFF UP ONLINE WE REALIZED THAT IT WAS NEITHER OF THESE THINGS IT WAS ACTUALLY THE PASSLOCK SECURITY. IT IS NOW LOCKED US OUT AND WE CANNOT GET THE CAR STARTED UNLESS WE GO AND HAVE A WHOLE NEW IGNITION TUMBLER KEYS AND I BELIEVE IT IS THE BCM REPROGRAMMED. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MALFUNCTION IN THE CAR AND I DON'T BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY $300 FOR A MALFUNCTION I DON'T KNOW IF YOU ALL CAN HELP ME BUT ANYTHING AT THIS POINT IN TIME WOULD BE HELPFUL
Jun 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION, THE ENGINE EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HEARD ABNORMAL NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IN BELOW ZERO TEMPERATURES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Mar 16, 2015
CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD , WE WILL PUT THE FLASHERS ON AND PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TRY TO RESTART SOMETIMES IT WILL SOMETIMES NOT. WE WILL TRY TO GET FAR ENOUGH OFF THE ROAD AND CONTINUE TO TRY AN RESTART, SOMETIMES CAR HAS TO SIT ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE STARTING.. THE INTAKE HAS EXPLODED ON ME WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY....MY BIGGEST CONCERN IS MY FAMILY , HUSBAND SON AN MYSELF IS GOING TO BE BADLY HURT OR KILLED IN THIS CAR.. I SEEN ON TV THAT THERE IS LAWSUITS BEING FILED FOR FAULTY IGNITIONS AND INTAKES EXPLODING I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE ABOUT THE RECALLS TO HAVE THIS CAR FIXED.. THIS IS ON GOING ABOUT THE CAR SHUTTING ITSELF OFF AN DYING. EVERYTIME WE LEAVE IN THIS CAR IT DOES IT WHILE WERE OUT . *TR
Jul 16, 2014
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A FIRE STARTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
Feb 05, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT OPENED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE MANIFOLD FRACTURED INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
May 29, 2015
I WENT TO START MY CAR AND IT BACKFIRED AND BLEW APART THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INTO PIECES
May 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE GROUND. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: DELIVERY); HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,100.
Oct 22, 2012
SEATS
4 complaints
DRIVER SEAT FAILURE- IT JUST PLAIN BROKE. I WEIGH 240 LBS, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT JUST BROKE UNDER MY WEIGHT GETTING IN. IT IS NOW IN PIECES. THE SEAT FRAME CAME APART AT A WELD NEAR THE FRONT LEFT CORNER. THIS POTENTIALLY IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION IN THAT I DON'T KNOW IF THE SEAT BELTS WILL CONTINUE TO RESTRAIN ME PROPERLY. I AM HAVING IT FIXED, BUT I DROVE AROUND FOR 20,000 MILES IN THIS CONDITION. *NM
Jun 26, 2006
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE PASSENGER'S SEAT HEATER COMMENCED TO SPARK AND BURNED THE RIGHT KNEE OF 6 YEAR OLD CHILD. ALSO, BURNED THE PASSENGER'S SEAT. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AL
Nov 04, 2004
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WAS MOVING FORWARD, DEALER DETERMINED THAT TRACK WAS BROKEN. TRACK WAS REPLACED, BUT SEAT IS STILL MOVING. *AK THE PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT LOCK BUT MOVES ON TRACKS. THE DEALER TRIED TO FIX IT FOUR TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL NOT SOLVED. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN YOU STOP THE VEHICLE YOU CAN HEAR IT MOVE. *YH
Feb 14, 2002
DRIVER SIDE SEATBACK DOES NOT LOCK. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER THAT DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WOULD ONLY LOCK UP ON IMPACT. ONLY WAY FOR A PASSENGER TO ENTER OR EXIT REAR SEATS IS IF DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT IS PULLED UP. PLEASE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 29, 2001
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO HAS HAD 3 INSTANCES OF ACCELERATOR STICKING ON INTERSTATE DRIVING. RPM'S WILL INCREASE TO OVER 3000, LUCKILY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY BRING CAR UNDER CONTROL AND MANAGE TO GET IT OFF OF HIGHWAY AND STOPPED BY TURNING KEY OFF. IT ALSO WILL FAIL TO START AT TIMES AND IF IT DOES START, WHEN I TURN IT OFF, MAY NOT START AGAIN. HAD IT IN REPAIR SHOP AND THEY PUT IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. NEED HELP!!! *TR
Mar 01, 2010
I WAS PROCEEDING TO GO UP A HILL AND PRESSED ON THE PEDAL FOR A LITTLE MORE GAS WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELT LIKE THE PEDAL CAUGHT ON SOMETHING AND WAS BEING PULLED CLOSER TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE CAR GOING FASTER AND FASTER EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF. I TAPPED THE PEDAL TWO OR THREE TIMES BEFORE IT FINALLY LET LOOSE AND ENGINE WAS NOT RACING. IT HAS HAPPENED TWO TIMES BEFORE BUT IT WAS NOT AS BAD. I WANTED TO CHECK ON YOUR SITE TO SEE IF THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL BEFORE I TAKE IT TO THE GARAGE. *TR
Feb 24, 2009
VEHICLE ROLLS BACK WHEN ON A HILL, AND IT'S EVEN WORSE WHEN A/C IS ON. RPM'S AREN'T SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO HOLD VEHICLE ON A HILL. *AK *ML
Jul 12, 2000
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
SEAT BELTS, DRIVER SIDE. THE BELT WOULD BE LOCKED TIGHT WHEN I TRIED TO PUT IT ON, IT COULD NOT BE MOVED,, I DROVE TO BOB SCHUCK CHEVROLET IN NEW ULM MN AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAS WRONG AND A MECHANIC CAME OUT AND PULLED REALLY HARD ON IT,, FINALLY IT LOOSENED UP, AT THAT TIME IT WAS NOT IN THE LOOP ON THE HEAD REST, THAT IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED, IT WAS THROUGH THE LOOP, I DID THE SAME THE THING THE MECHANIC DID THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED AND THE LOOP BUSTED CLEAN OFF. I TOOK IT TO THE SAME DEALER AND TOLD THEM ABOUT IT AND HE ORDERED A NEW LOOP FOR IT. I FEEL VERY STRONGLY THAT THIS IS A DEFECTIVE SEAT BELT. I WROTE THE DEALER TELLING HIM THAT I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS DEFECTIVE IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND HE WROTE STATING THAT IF I DIDN'T PAY THE $23.00 THAT HE WOULD PUT A LIEN ON MY CAR. WHAT A FLIPPEN JOKE!!!!!!!!! PLEASE RESPOND. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH ANY GM PRODUCT. MY NEXT CAR WILL BE FOREIGN!!!!!!!ANYONE CAN EMAIL ME PERTAING TO GM PRODUCTS AT [email protected].*AK
Jul 07, 2003
SHOULDER BELT WITH HOOP ATTACHED TO HEAD REST COMES ACROSS DRIVER'S NECK, EVEN AFTER ADJUSTING SEAT. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED HARD, SHOULDER BELT CHOKED THE DRIVER. OWNER STATED THAT HE EXAMINED NEWER MODELS AND NOTICED HOOPS WERE SMALLER AND ATTACHED AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION. *AK THE SEAT BELTS ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE WHILE IN MOTION. THE SEAT BELT GUIDES RIDE ON THE SIDE OF YOUR NECK INSTEAD OF THE SHOULDER. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER RECEIVING BRUSH BURNS. CONSUMER LATER FOUND OUT THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF 2001 THE GUIDE DESIGN HAD BEEN CHANGED. CONSUMER HAD THE GUIDES ORDERED AND REPLACED.*JG
Aug 15, 2002
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BELTS ARE EXTREMELY TIGHT. WHEN DRIVING SEAT BELTS JUST TIGHTENED UP FOR NO APPARENT REASON. DEALER HAS REPLACED SEAT BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE, BUT THE PROBLEM IS STILL THE SAME. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 26, 2000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN FOR OIL DRIPPING ONTO MANIFOLD. NEED NEW SLIP FOR SHOP TO FIX.
Jun 23, 2016
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 07, 2000
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF THE PRECEDING VEHICLE CAUSING A CHAIN REACTION. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY CAUSING THE CONTACT TO SUFFER INJURIES TO THE CHEST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. MA 09/25 *CN
Aug 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT RESULTING IN A FOUR-VEHICLE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, ARM, BACK AND NOSE THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Oct 16, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
OVER HEATING, EXHAUST SYSTEM WENT OUT, FUEL GAGE WENT OUT. MY CHECK LIGHT FOR THE OIL AND FOR THE COOLING SYSTEM KEEPS COMING ON AND THE DIP STICKS READ NORMAL. THIS CAR IS FALLING APART AND I JUST BOUGHT IT 2 WEEKS AGO I HAVE NO MONEY TO GET IT FIXED AND IM SCARED FOR MY CHILD'S SAFETY TO BE IN IT. IV TALKED TO SOME OWNERS OF THE IDENTICAL CAR AND THEY ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. THESE PROBLEMS NEED TO BE FIXED AND NOW! *TR
Aug 11, 2010
1. TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE FOR AN INTERMITTENT "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. SERVICE REQUIRED WAS A PURGE SOLENOID FOR THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER. 2. AFTER RETURNING THE CAR HOME AND IT SITTING FOR A COUPLE DAYS, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. JUMPED THE BATTERY WITH ANOTHER CAR AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE KEY IN THE MONTE CARLO, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN ABOUT 20 DIFFERENT PIECES IN A DEAFENING EXPLOSION. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REPAIR YET, BUT THE DAMAGE IS CATASTROPHIC. I'M LOOKING AT $$$$$ REPAIR. I HAVE PICTURES OF IT IF NEEDED. IF I HAD BEEN STANDING OVER THE ENGINE AND MY WIFE HAD TURNED THE KEY I WOULD BE LOOKING AT A HOSPITAL STAY. *TR
Dec 03, 2009
STRUCTURE,SEATS
2 complaints
PASSENGER SEAT IS LOOSE, DEALER INSPECTED BUT COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM, CONSOLE IS PEELING. *TT
Mar 08, 2002
PASSENGER SEAT IS LOOSE, DEALER INSPECTED BUT COULD NOT LOCATE PROBLEM, CONSOLE IS PEELING. *TT
Mar 08, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED. THE CONTACT POURED COOLANT INTO THE RADIATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,782.
Mar 25, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
JUST PURCHASED THE CAR, DROVE HIM WITH NO PROBLEMS, WENT FOR ANOTHER DRIVE RIGHT AFTER THE BLINKERS INSIDE NOR OUTSIDE THE CAR WOULD WORK, THEY AT TIMES WOULD WORK AFTER THIS THEN JUST NOT WORK AGAIN, AFTER DOING RESEARCH ABOUT THIS PROBLEM I LEARNED THE HAZZARD SWITCH WAS THE PROBLEM AND MAKING THE BLINKERS NOT WORK AT TIMES, I ROACH THE HAZZARD SWITCH NOW THE BLINKERS ARE JUST FINE.
Jul 11, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I WENT TO PULL OF A STOP LIGHT MY CAR SHIFTED SO HARD I ALL MOST HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME ALSO WHILE I DRIVE MY CAR SPEEDS UP ON ITS OWN NOT SAFE AT ALL!! *TR
May 05, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK AND THE HEAD THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Dec 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAD TO CHARGE BATTERY SO I COULD TAKE CAR IN FOR IGNITION RECALL. SINCE I DON'T USE THE CAR MUCH ANYMORE. UPON TRYING TO START VEHICLE, ENGINE BACKFIRED AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AND PIECES ALL OVER THE DRIVEWAY. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN THE 2004 RECALL WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR. SINCE THE RECALL. I DID HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AGAIN AROUND 2011. I ALSO HAD REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE GASKETS THAT WERE FAULTY OEM PARTS. THE UPPER PLASTIC MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED TO THE NEWER DESIGN. ALTHOUGH IT BEING PLASTIC IS JUST AN ENGINEERING CATASTROPHE STILL DOESN'T SOLVE THE PROBLEM WITH WARPING FROM HEAT. ANYWAY. HERE'S MY DIAGNOSIS. FUEL INJECTORS CONTINUED TO SPRAY FUEL INTO ENGINE AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT OF STARTING VEHICLE CAUSED BY A WEAK BATTERY. I SAY THIS BECAUSE AFTER TURNING THE KEY OFF AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT I HEARD THE FUEL PUMPING FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS. THIS IS NOT NORMAL. AFTER 1 MINUTE I TRIED TO RESTART AND THATS WHEN PARTS STARTED FLYING. GOOD THING NO HELPERS HAD THEIR HEADS UNDER THE HOOD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Nov 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THIS VEHICLE KEPT CUTTING OFF ON ME WHILE GOING 55 MPH DOWN THE ROAD. I TOOK IT TO HUBERT VESTER CHEVROLET AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. THEY REPLACED THE SWITCH AT A COST OF $388.98 INVOICE NO 73404C THIS STILL DID NOT FIX MY VEHICLE. TO THIS DAY IT IS STILL CUTTING OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 55 MPH I AM SCARED TO DRIVE BUT COULD NOT SELL IT FOR THIS REASON. I HAVE HAD THE CAR ALL THIS TIME AND NOW FIND OUT THAT IT HAS THIS RECALL FOR CUTTING OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. I WOULD LIKE A REFUND OF MY MONEY AS THEY DID NOT FIX MY VEHICLE.
Oct 28, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER I CONTACTED THE DEALER, THE APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO REPAIR ALL RECALL ISSUES. RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT ALL PARTS WERE AT THE DEALERSHIP. ONCE I ARRIVED AT THE DEALER, WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE A THREE HOUR WAIT. DROVE APPROX. 100 MILES TO DEALER (BILL GATTON CHEVROLET-CADILLAC). ONE RECALL ISSUE WAS RESOLVED, RESULTING IN ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TO BE MADE WHEN OTHER PARTS ARRIVED. NO PRECAUTIONS WERE MADE TO ENSURE VEHICLE PROTECTED AGAINST SERVICE DEPARTMENT INJURY TO VEHICLE, IE, NO PAPER MATS PLACED IN CAR, DIRT INSIDE CAR, AND KEYS LEFT IN THE VEHICLE ON THE DEALER LOT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MAINTAINED IN A PRISTINE CONDITION, (51,000 ACTUAL MILES). HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN ON SALT OR UNDER ANY BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE DEALER EVEN COMMENTED THAT THE VEHICLE APPEARED TO BE BRAND NEW. I WOULD WELCOME A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY FOR THIS DEALERSHIP. *TR
Oct 22, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK AND PAIN TO BOTH ARMS NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FAILED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 12/9/14*CN UPDATED 6/1/2015 *JS
Oct 01, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE SECURITY SYSTEM SHUT DOWN THE CAR DON'T START , HAVE TO WAIT 20 MIN FOR IT TO START WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 20005 AM THE SECOND OWNER THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER THEY CLOSE THE DEALER AT THAT TIME I WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY I WAS SITTING AT A RED LIGHT 3 MONTHS AGO THE JUST SHUT DOWN ALL THE GAUGES GO CRAZY LIGHTS DON'T WORK SOMETIME THE GAS GAUGE SHOW FULL TANK WHEN YOUR NOT WINDOW DON'T GO UP OR DOWN WHEN THEY WANT TO I HAVE CALL GM AND TALK TO THEM THE ONLY THING THEY SAID WAS USE ONE KEY BUT I HAVE SEEN MY CAR ON THE NEWS AND IT HAD SOMETHING ABOUT THE SECURITY ON MY CAR BUT GM ACT LIKE THEY DON'T NO ANYTHING ABOUT IT I CALL A DEALER SHIP AND THEY TOLD ME TO WAIT FOR GM OR I CAN PAY MYSELF TO GET THIS FIX AM SO MAD WITH THIS COMPANY BECAUSE THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE AND WHEN I NEED TO GO I CANT THE CAR WONT START AND WHEN IT DO I CANT GET BACK HOME. *TR
Aug 20, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WELL GMC I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHERE TO START. 1ST MY TRANSMISSION IS STALLING AND SEEMS LIKE IT IS HAVING A HARD TIME SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO3RD GEAR THERE FOR STALLING CONSISTENTLY AS SOON AS THE CARS RPM GOES TO 2 AND BEFORE 3 I HAVE TAKEN IT VARIOUS TIMES TO GET IT FIXED AND HAS BEEN VERY COSTLY AND STILL THE PROBLEM EXISTS. 2. THE SECURITY LIGHT COME ON AND LOCKS THE CAR FROM STARTING ALMOST 3 TO 4 TIMES DAILY TOOK IT TO GET FIXED THEY ENDED UP REPLACING IGNITION SWITCH IGNITION HOLDER EVERYTHING ON THE INSIDE OF IGNITION OVER 1000.00. 3 ELECTRICAL PROBLEM THAT CAUSES SIGNAL LIGHTS TO NOT WORK AND SENSORS ARE. ALL OUT OF WHACK DURING THE DAY LIGHTS ARE ON AT NIGHT THEY DON'T TURN ON THE AC SEEMS TO B STUCK ON FEET AND FACE ALMOST AS IF IT WAS CLOGGED.5.THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SHAKING N VIBRATES EVERY TIME YOU GO ABOVE 60MPH OR TURNING.6. THE FUEL SYSTEM WENT OUT THE FUEL PUMP THE FUEL SENSOR THE ACTUAL FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING.7.THE TRANSMISSION LINE ON THE BOTTOM POPPED OFF AS I WAS ON THE FREEWAY SPRAYING TRANSMISSION OIL ALL OVER THE PLACE ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON... *TR
Jun 07, 2014
STRUCTURE,SEATS,ENGINE
1 complaint
OUR 2000 MONTE CARLO SUPERSPORT WAS PARKED AND HAD BEEN OFF FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. BEFORE THAT, IT HAD BEEN DRIVEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AND PARKED FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. SOMEONE CAME IN TO TELL ME IT WAS SMOKING. THERE WAS A GREAT DEAL OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WE CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND BEFORE THEY COULD ARRIVE, THE CAR WAS ENGULFED. WHILE IT WAS BURNING, WE COULD HEAR IT TRYING TO START! THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THE FRONT, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, OR INTERIOR, EXCEPT FOR THE FRAMES. ONLY THE TRUNK AREA AND RIGHT REAR TIRE WERE UNTOUCHED. *TR
May 16, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD EXPLODED AS HE TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND INQUIRED ABOUT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 040V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM: GASOLINE) AND WAS TOLD THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000. *TR
Mar 27, 2013
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE. THE CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION. HOWEVER, FOR A VEHICLE WITH LOW MILES, THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE. ABS BRAKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS; SUSPENSION PROBLEMS; NOISE IN THE TIRES. ABS LIGHT COMES ON AND ABS PUMP IS MAKING A HUMMING SOUND; SUSPENSION, I HAVE POPPING SOUNDS WHEN TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS; LOUD HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM REAR TIRES (I HAVE READ ABOUT THE CALIPER ISSUES WITH THIS MODEL VEHICLE) I HAVE YET TO TAKE AND ADDRESS THE CALIPER PROBLEM BUT, MY GUESS IS THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. IF THESE PROBLEMS ARE HAPPENING TO MORE AND MORE OF THESE CARS, WHY HAS GM NOT RECALLED AND FIXED SOME OF THESE PROBLEMS. MAINLY, THE BRAKE PROBLEMS. THIS A POTENTIAL LIFE THREATENING PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR; I AM WORRIED THAT THE BREAKS WILL FAIL, AND I WILL CRASH THE CAR. THIS SADDENS ME THAT GM, THE MONSTROUS CAR MANUFACTURER, HAS NOT FIXED THIS PROBLEM THAT THEY SURE KNOW OF. I WILL NOT BE BUYING ANOTHER GM MODEL, AND "I WILL" LET OTHERS KNOW ALL THE PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD WITH GM MODEL CARS; THIS IS NOT MY FIRST GM BUT, "WILL BE" MY LAST. *TR
Feb 15, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS HAVING STARTING ISSUES. WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. WE JUMPED THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IMMEDIATLEY HOSED IT DOWN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. AFTER EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, FOUND OUT A RECALL BACK IN 09 THAT WAS CAUSING THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE. FOUND SEVERAL PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE, THAT THIS SAME EXACT SITUATION HAPPEND TO, AND IT WAS DUE TO THE RECALL. IN 2010 STOCKTON CHEVROLET REPLACED SPARKPLUG RETAINERS ON A RECALL ISSUE, WHICH WAS LINKED TO THE SAME RECALL. NOW TRYING TO FIGHT GM DEALER TO HAVE VEHICLE FIXED, AS IT SEEMS TO BE LINKED TO THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH THE SPARKPLUG RETAINERS WERE REPLACED. COULD BE A POSSIBLE PRODUCT LIABILITY ISSUE. *TR
Feb 08, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON HIGHWAY AND APPLIED BRAKES WHEN FELT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE FAILING. AT SAME TIME BRAKE LIGHT AND TRACTION LIGHT INDICATORS CAME ON AND PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY. TOWED TO A SERVICE PLACE AND TOLD ME THE BRAKE LINES ARE ALL CORRODED AND LEAKING. THERE IS RUST EVEN ON SUPPORTS HOLDING LINES. CHEVROLET DOESN'T MAKE THE LINES ANYMORE. *TR
Jun 02, 2012
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS AND LEAVE ON WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT THEY WILL QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I HAVE LEARNED TO TURN THEM ON AND SHOW WHAT I AM GOING TO DO THEN TURN THEM OFF UNTIL THE LIGHT CHANGES AND TURN THEM ON AGAIN TO SHOW WHICH WAY I AM TURNING. AFTER I HAVE STOPPED AND RESTARTED THE CAR THEY START WORKING AGAIN. IT IS DANGEROUS IF YOU FORGET TO DO THE PROCESS I MENTIONED ABOVE BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANES OR ANYTHING IF YOU ARE IN THE WRONG LANE AND NEED TO GET OVER AND STOP AND RESTART THE CAR. *TR
Aug 14, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO THAT I HAVE HAD FOR ONLY ABOUT A YEAR. I GOT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED WITH A REMANUFACTURED ONE ABOUT A MONTH AGO. WHEN I GOT MY CAR BACK FROM COLEMAN TAYLOR THE ENGINE WAS MESSED UP. THE ENGINE NOW MAKES NOISE WHEN I CRANK IT AND IT SMOKES, SO I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR. THE MANAGER AT COLEMAN TAYLOR INSISTS THAT HE DID NOT DAMAGE THE ENGINE AND DOES NOT KNOW WHY IT SUDDENLY HAS THESE PROBLEMS. I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO SUNRISE PONTIAC GMC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS RECOMMENDED THAT I GET THE MOTOR REPLACED. THE SPECIALISTS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR NOW DUE TO THE NOISE AND SMOKE FROM THE ENGINE. *TR
Sep 16, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT NOTICE. THE ENGINE JUST CUTS OUT, THE POWER STEERING IS LOST AND MOST TIMES YOU DON'T NOTICE UNTIL YOU ARE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND THE CAR IS DECELERATING... ONCE I'M ABLE TO STOP CAR SAFELY, MOST TIMES IT STARTS BACK UP, BUT IT TAKES 3-5 TIMES OF FLOORING THE GAS AND CRACKING THE KEY TO GET IT TO CATCH, THEN IT RUNS ROUGH FOR A MINUTE AND SEEMS FINE. NO WARNING LIGHTS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STALL. TOOK IT TO CHEVY DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED AN IGNITION MODULE ($600!). DROVE THE CAR HOME THE NEXT DAY AND IT STALLED AGAIN!!! BROUGHT IT RIGHT BACK UP TO CHEVY...AND, AFTER MUCH PERSISTENCE AND THREATENING TO STOP PAYMENT ON THE $600 SPENT FOR NOTHING, A CRANKSHAFT SENSOR WAS INSTALLED N/C. IT HAS BEEN A WEEK, WITH NO PROBLEMS YET AND HOPING THIS FIXED IT. HOWEVER, SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE UP TO 3 WEEKS BETWEEN THE INCIDENTS OF STALLING, SO ON A WAIT AND SEE BASIS RIGHT NOW...WITH FINGERS CROSSED. VERY FRIGHTENING TO DRIVE THE CAR AND NOT KNOW IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET WHERE YOU ARE TRYING TO GO, LET ALONE THE THOUGH OF THIS HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION OR ON THE EXPRESSWAY...THE CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION, GARAGED KEPT AND REGULARLY MAINTAINED BY DEALER ONLY AND HAS LESS THAN 50,000 ON IT. AS A SIDE NOTE, I ALSO HAVE CRUNCHING NOISE RECENTLY PRESENTED IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN TURNING OR BRAKING. AFTER THE LAST GO ROUND WITH CHEVY OVER SPENDING $600 ON A CAR THAT STILL STALLED, WAS HESITANT TO HAVE MORE WORK DONE AT THE MOMENT... *TR
May 11, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN ACTS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO START WHEN ONLY WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT WITHOUT WARNING OF THIS CAN HAPPEN MAY NEED TO GET AWAY IN CAR TO AVOID NEGATIVE SITUATION AND CAR DECIDES DOESN'T WANT TO START HAD PROBLEM REPLACED BEFORE THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED SECURITY ISSUE. *TR
Apr 19, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO WITH 56,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE. HAVE HAD ALOT OF REPAIRS ON IT. NOW IT HAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN, AND LOUD FRONT END NOISE. I WAS TOLD THE STEERING COLUMN PROBLEM HAD A RECALL ON IT,BECAUSE ONE OF MY FRIENDS CHEVY IMPALA HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THEIRS WAS FIXED UNDER RECALL. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET, THEY SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY MONTE CARLO. SEEMS IF THRE IS A DEFECTIVE PART ON THIS MODEL, GM SHOULD REPLACE IT WITH NO CHARGE .ALSO, THE FRONTEND HAS HAD A VERY LOUD ROAR IN IT SINCE WE PURCHASED IT USED WITH 12,000 MILES ON IT. WE REPLACED THE TIRES,WHICH DID NOT HELP, AND I WAS TOLD THE FRONT HUBS HAD DEFECTIVE BEARINGS WHICH DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH GREASE AND COULD NOT BE GREASED. MY FRIEND REPLACED THE FRONT HUBS ON THEIR CHEVY IMPALA WITH IMPROVED HUBS AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR,INCLUDING THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS REPAIRED FOUR TIMES,STARTER, ALTENATOR, TURN SIGNALS AND HAZARD FLASHERS, PAINT, THE CAR IS SUPPOSED TO BE BLACK, INSTEAD IT'S BLACK AND WHITE POLKA DOT. I BELIEVE THIS CAR SHOULD BE DECLARED A LEMON UNDER THE LEMON LAW. I HAVE PUT WAY TO MUCH MONEY INTO THIS CAR WITH JUST 56,000 MILES ON IT. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP ON MY PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR, AS I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE FRONT HUBS AND THE PROBLEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP SPENDING MONEY ON THIS CAR, I JUST KEEP THROWING GOOD MONEY AFTER BAD.I THINK GM SHOULD REPAIR THESE PROBLEMS AT NO CHARGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. *TR
Jun 08, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. ONCE HE RETURNED HOME, HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED ONTO HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER. THE CONTACT HAD THE SERVICE CENTER ORDER THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,646. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STAINLESS STEEL. THE GAS LINE WAS ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF RUSTING.
May 14, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
FLASHER HAZARD SWITCH AND GAS GAUGE INDICATOR WERE FOUND TO BE ISSUES IN THE PAST BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY TYPE OF RECALL. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE PRESENT IN MY 2000 MONTE CARLO. I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FLASHER SWITCH AT A LOCAL DEALER AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT A RECALL. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE SWITCH. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND FEEL IF GM KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED LONG AGO TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED. *JB
Sep 29, 2007
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
STEERING HAS HAD VIBRATION IN IT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. NOW THE STEERING WON'T STEER UNLESS THE ENGINE IS ACCELARATED. THE ENGINE KEEPS BACKFIRING AND CUTTING OUT. THIS IS A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS. THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. I AM BUYING A TOYOTA.*AK
Feb 18, 2005
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED IN TSB NO. 020730048 - PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID REPLACEMENT FOR 4T65-E, 4T40-E, AND 4T45-E TRANSAXLE/TRANSMISSION (NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: 10006166) A LITTLE OVER 2 YEARS AGO. I PAID TO HAVE THE SOLENOID REPLACED. THE REPLACEMENT IS NOW BEGINNING TO FAIL AGAIN. SINCE THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM FOR GENERAL MOTORS I FEEL THAT A RE-DESIGN SOLENOID SHOULD BE MANUFACTURED AND INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE OWNERS.*AK
Nov 29, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
2000 MONTE CARLO LOW COOLENT SENSOR QUIT 3 TIMES POOR DESIGN[MOISTURE], REAR ANTI LOCK SENSOR 2 TWICE.ALL IN 4 YEARS. DEALERS DOESN'T CARE.*AK
Nov 16, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY MAIN COMPLAINT IS ABOUT MY TRANS. I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO THE OVERDRIVE DOES NOT WORK SO I TAKE IT TO GM THEY SAID I HAD A CODE STORED ON MY COMPUTER AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A CONTROL OR PRESSURE REGULATOR. THEY MADE THE REPAIR, CALLED ME AND SAID WELL WE HAVE GOOD NEWS, THE CODE IS NOW GONE BUT YOUR OVERDRIVE STILL DOES NOT WORK .THEY WERE WILLING TO NEGOTIATE A POSSIBLE SHARE THE COST OR THEY MAY COVER THE WHOLE COST DEPENDING UPON WHAT THEY FOUND ,YEA RIGHT I HAD ALREADY SPENT 500 +, I SAID NO AND CALLED GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICE .NO HELP THERE. THIS PROBLEM WAS DETECTED SLIGHTLY AFTER MY WARRANTY I FEEL THAT IF A CODE IS LISTED ON THE CARS COMPUTER SOMEHOW THE DRIVER SHOULD BE AWARE OF IT. I WAS PROBABLY DRIVING WITH A DEFECTIVE PART AND NOT KNOWING IT,CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE FOR WHO KNOWS HOW LONG. THE REASON I AM WRITING IS BECAUSE I CHECK FROM TIME TO TIME HOPING TO FIND A RECALL BUT EVERY TIME I CHECK ALL I FIND IS MORE COMPLAINTS ON GM'S 4T65E IN A LOT OF OTHER CARS AS WELL. I ALSO HAVE SOME OF THE OTHER PROBLEMS I SEE OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT SUCH AS FRONT BRAKE AND OR CALIPER PROBLEMS RATTLING AND WEARING OUT PREMATURELY,HEATER CORE PROBLEMS ,THEY PUT STOP LEAK IN MY OIL AND ANTIFREEZE WITHOUT TELLING ME ,THEY DID GIVE ME A TICKET ON THAT, ABOUT A WEEK OR TWO LATER THEY SENT ME A LETTER STATING THEY IF I PAID TO HAVE ANY LEAKS REPAIRED I MAY BE UNTITLED TO REFUND AND YES I NOW HAVE AN OIL LEAK. IF THIS LETTER CAN'T HELP ME OUT MAYBE IT CAN HELP SOMEONE ELSE OUT. I FEEL THERE ARE PLENTY OF OTHER PEOPLE YOU PROBABLY HAVE NOT HEARD FROM .THAN YOU. *JB
Nov 07, 2004
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CD PLAYER QUIT. CENTER CONSOLE PEELING.TEMPERATURE SENSOR QUIT WORKING TOO.*AK
Sep 30, 2004
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE . VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC REPLACED A MAIN BOLT ATTACHMENT TO THE SUSPENSION BECAUSE IT SHEARED OFF.*AK
Nov 05, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE COMING FROM THE WHEEL AND FELT IN THE STEERING WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS
Nov 05, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
LEATHER SEATS: THE QUAILTY OF THE LEATHER WAS "POOR" TO SAY THE LEAST. DEALER DID REPLACE THE REAR SEAT AFTER REPEATED COMPLAINTS. SPEED CONTROL: AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES, SPEED CONTROL MAKES AUDIBLE SOUND UPON ENGAGING OR DISENGAGING. DEALER REPLACED SPEED CONTROL MODULE AND THIS DID NOT STOP THE PROBLEM. INTERIOR: THE COATING ON THE DASH BOARD IS PEELING. STEERING: MAKES AUT\DIBLE SNAPPING NI\OISE WHEN TURNING. DEALER CANNOT FIND PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION: ENGINE CUTS OUT WHEN UNDER LOAD AT 1800 -2500 RPM ON HILLS. TACHOMETER JUMPS UP AND DOWN. DEALER HAD THE CAR FOR 4 DAYS AND COULDN'T RECREATE THE PROBLEM. I TOOK THEM FOR A TEST DRIVE AND RECREATED IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN.*JB
Jul 25, 2002
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM SINCE THE CAR WAS APPROX. 6 MONTHS OLD. THE ENGINE CRADLE HAS BEEN CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. IT HAS BEEN TO THE SERVICE DEPT. 4 TIMES AND THEY JUST KEEP US ON A WAITING LIST. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE STEERING. WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT , YOU GET A BANGING OR LOUD CREAKING NOISE. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT IT SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE AND WE ARE FEARFUL SOMETHING IS GOING TO LET GO WHILE WE ARE DRIVING. WE ARE VERY SATISFIED WITH THE CAR OTHER THEN THIS PROBLEM...I HOPE YOU CAN GIVE US SOME KIND OF ADVISE OR ANSWER TO OUR PROBLEM, BECAUSE THE DEALER SURE HAS NOT.*AK
Apr 28, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
STEERING WHEEL WOULD MAKE POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING. HAD TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, MECHANIC REPLACED RACK AND PINION ONLY. POPPING NOISE REAPPEARED AFTER DRIVING FOR AWHILE. WENT BACK TO DEALER, AND PINION WAS REPLACED AGAIN. NEXT DAY, POPPING NOISE CAME BACK . CONSUMER WENT BACK TO DEALER, AND ENGINE CRADLE WAS REPLACED. THEN, POPPING NOISE HAS REAPPEARED. TAKING VEHICLE BACK AGAIN TO DEALER. *AK
Aug 17, 2001
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER IS LOSING TRACTION ON WET PAVEMENT, FEELS LIKE VEHICLE WANTS TO SLIDE.*AK THE WHEEL WERE ABOUT TO FALL OF SHAKING BAD AT HIGH SPEED DUE TO LOOSE AND MISSING LUG NUTS. STRUT IS LEAKING. DEFECTIVE TIRE 235/45/17( NO MAKE/MODEL OF TIRE PROVIDE) CAUSING VIBRATION, DRIFTING AND SLIDING. BENT WHEELS REPLACED CAUSING VIBRATION. CRADLE WERE TOO SHORT CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CREAK WHEN TURNING. *YH
Nov 07, 2000
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
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Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo have?
The 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo currently has 249 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?
The most common problems reported for the 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?
You can report safety problems with your 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2000 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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