2001 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems & Complaints
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
34 complaints
THE DEALER YEARS AGO JUST PUT AN INSERT INTO THE KEY. NOW THE IGNITION DOES NOT PROPERLY WORK. YOU HAVE TO WIGGLE THE KEY FOR OPERATION. SOMETIMES THE CAR WON'T START,OTHER TIMES THE COMPONENTS WON'T WORK UNLESS I WIGGLE THE KEY. CAR HAS 57,000 MILES. WAS PART OF THE ORIGINAL RECALL FOR IGNITION PROBLEMS.
Jul 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE KEY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY TUMBLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIRS COULD BE PERFORMED. WHILE WAITING FOR THE REPAIRS, THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED THE ANTI-LOCK AND ABS SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY TUMBLER WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,000.
Sep 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,137. UPDATED 8/21/15*CN UPDATED 10/18/2017*CN
Jun 03, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DRAIN. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 340,000.
Mar 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
Mar 11, 2015
+ 29 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
31 complaints
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT VALVE COVER AND GASKET RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 15V701000. *JB
May 10, 2016
MY HUSBAND AND I GOT INTO MY MONTE CARLO SS 2001 TO LEAVE WORK ON A COOL DAY AND IT DIDN'T START SO WE TRIED AFEW MORE TIMES TO START IT. I STARTED SCREAMING THE CARS ON FIRE, FLAMES AND HEAT HIT THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE HOOD SO WE JUMPED OUT AND MY HUSBAND OPENED IT.THE FIRE BURNED HIS HAIR AND HE BACKED OFF AND CALLED 911. I GRABBED MY PURSE AND RAN TOWARD THE SHOP WE WORK AT AND THE CAR MADE A LOUD BOOM THAT SCARED ME SO BAD I FLEW INTO THE BUILDING AND HURT MY BACK. A COP PUT THE FIRE OUT AND THEN THE FIRE ENGINE DID THE REST. THE FRONT OF MY CAR IS A MESS AND I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED OR WHY. I LOVED MY CAR AND FEEL THIS IS NOT OK. SHOULDN'T GM REPLACE IT OR ATLEAST PAY SOMETHING? MY INSURANCE COMPANY WONT GIVE ME WHAT I HAD INTO IT, SO WHAT NOW? *TR
Oct 30, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A FIRE IGNITED UNDER THE HOOD AFTER SHE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE; THE FIRE THEN PROGRESSED TO A LOUD EXPLOSION WHICH DESTROYED ALL OF THE PARTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A FAILURE. ALTHOUGH THE EXPLOSION OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
Apr 02, 2010
2001 MONTE CARLO 75,000 MILES 3.8L V6 PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD BROKE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $700.00. THIS HAPPENED BEFORE I EVER HAD TO HAVE A TUNE-UP ON MY MONTE CARLO. WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE? *TR
Jun 15, 2009
THIS COMPLAINT IS IN REFERENCE TO GM SAFETY RECALL # 09047. PRECAUTIONS TO THE CONSUMER INCLUDE NOT PARKING CAR IN GARAGE AND NOTICING A BURNING ODOR. A CALL WAS MADE TO LOCAL DEALER AND PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER!! SO, IF I PARK MY CAR IN THE GARAGE AND IT BURNS THE HOUSE DOWN, I HAVE NO RECOURSE BECAUSE I RECEIVED A LETTER. THIS IS NOT SATISFACTORY!! *TR
Jun 12, 2009
+ 26 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
30 complaints
LEAKS TIMING AND HEAD GASKETS
Oct 20, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE STARTED HER VEHICLE, SHE HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF AND THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE HOOD WAS OPENED AND A FIRE WAS DISCOVERED. THE CONTACT GOT A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE NOT CALLED AND NO REPORTS WERE FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER FUTURE CHEVROLET OF SACRAMENTO (4811 MADISON AVE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95841 (916) 265-2473) AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TOWED OVER SO THEY COULD INSPECT IT FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAD A NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V-116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) THAT MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT MOVED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE DEALER YET. THE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE INCIDENT DOWN AND GAVE THE CONTACT A CASE NUMBER AND A CASE SPECIALIST TO CALL BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jul 26, 2019
ENGINE FIRE CLAIM# [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Apr 22, 2019
2001 MONTE CARLO SS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LEAKING VALVE COVER GASKET. *LD *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. *JS
Mar 13, 2019
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *SMD UPDATED 07/13/2017*JS
Jul 13, 2017
+ 25 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
23 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAZARD LIGHT, HEADLIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS ALL FAILED. HOWEVER, THE TURN SIGNALS FUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 150,000.
Feb 02, 2011
I HAVE A 2001 MONTE CARLO SS THAT I PURCHASED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO TODAY. MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE TURN SIGNALS NOT OPERATING ALL THE TIME. THEY WILL SHUT OFF WHILE YOU MAKE A TURN WHILE TRAFFIC IS BEHIND YOU, HOPEFULLY I WILL NOT GET REAR-ENDED SOME DAY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW AND THE PEOPLE WHOM I SPOKE WITH ALSO HAVE OWN A MONTE CARLO SS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS TO. SO I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT'S HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS MECHANICAL DEFECT AND NEEDS SPECIAL ATTENTION ASAP BEFORE SOME ONE GETS INJURED OR KILLED. WHAT CONCERNS ME IS THAT THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A RECALL ON THIS AUTOMOBILE AND ADDITION THERE HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINTS THAT I AM AWARE OF. NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT ASAP. *TR
Jan 30, 2010
TURN SIGNALS OPERATE ERRATICALLY OR NOT AT ALL MOSTLY DURING WARMER WEATHER. PRESSING THE HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON ON FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS USUALLY MAKES THEM START WORKING AGAIN BUT CREATES A DISTRACTED DRIVING CONDITION WHEN TRYING TO LET YOUR INTENTIONS KNOWN TO OTHER DRIVERS. SYMPTOMS ARE NO BLINKING, SLOW AND CHANGING BLINK SPEED, AND EXCESSIVELY FAST BLINKING. *TR
May 19, 2009
TURN SIGNALS FAIL TO WORK ON MY 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. I FIND MYSELF IN MANY SITUATIONS OF PUTTING MYSELF AT RISK SINCE THEY DO NOT WORK. *TR
May 10, 2009
TURN SIGNALS FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. PRESSING HAZARD WARNING SWITCH OFF/ON WHILE/AFTER PLACING TURN SIGNAL IN EITHER (RIGHT/LEFT TURN) POSITIONS WILL EVENTUALLY GET THE TURN SIGNALS OPERATING. *TR
Mar 02, 2008
+ 18 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
21 complaints
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HIWAY IN CRAWFORD COUNTY WI IT STARTED SNOWING MY BACK PASSENGER TIRE HIT A SLICK SPOT AND MY CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING MY CAR TO TURN AROUND LIKE I WAS GOING BACK TO WHERE I CAME FROM ANOTHER CAR WAS COMING UP BEHIND ME DIDN'T SEE ME HIT ME SMASHED MY WHOLE BACK END THE IMPACT WAS SO BAD PUT MY TRUNK IN MY BACK SEAT BUT THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Sep 26, 2016
GOING WESTBOUND THROUGH THE GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT VEHICLE STALLED,AN ONCOMING VEHICLE T-BONE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING A CRASH ENABLING AIRBAGS DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER WERE WEARING SEAT BELT RESTRAINT. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WERE CALLED TO THE ACCIDENT OF THE SCENE AND NEITHER DRIVER WAS SITED. FHP INSTRUCTED BOTH DRIVERS TO EXCHANGE INSURANCE INFORMATION. *TR
Jan 09, 2015
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON. *JS
Dec 03, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/CURTAIN AIR BAG WAS EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Oct 01, 2014
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG COMES OUT FROM SEAT SHOWING PLASTIC CASING, HAD FIXED TWICE BUT STILL PULLS AWAY. *TR
Aug 28, 2009
+ 16 more complaints for this component
STEERING
20 complaints
DID A REPORT WITH THE DEALER 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAVEN'T HAD A CALL BACK YET ABOUT BRINGING MY CAR IN TO FIX THE PROBLEM WONDERING HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BE CALLED IN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM
Oct 23, 2016
THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL, AND I CHECKED EVERYTHING IN THE WHEEL AND IT ALL LOOKED OKAY...SO IT MUST BE IN THE STEERING... IVE READ UP ON IT AND PEOPLE ARE SAYING ITS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. *JS
Feb 07, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Aug 02, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 04V060000 COMPONENT: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR THIS RECALL IN 2008 AND NOW THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE REMEDY FOR A SAFETY ISSUE FAILED CREATING THE SAME SAFETY CONDITION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 27,000. UPDATED 12/22/10. *LJ
Sep 02, 2010
I FEEL SOMETHING IN THE STEERING WHEEL LIKE A KNOCKING NOISE. IT HAPPENED ABOUT 2 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE CAR. YOU CAN FEEL IT AND HEAR IT WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL AND EVEN WHEN I DON'T TURN THE WHEEL. *TR
Nov 02, 2009
+ 15 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
16 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, ALL OF THE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE TRACTION CONTROL ACTIVATED, CAUSING THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES TO SEIZE THE WHEELS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Apr 30, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LAMP ILLUMINATED AND WHEN SHE TRIED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL IT REMAINED IN THE UP POSITION, MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Jun 15, 2011
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE TRACTION AND LOW HYDRAULIC FLUID LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND A PINT OF HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS ADDED WHICH LEAKED ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR FURTHER INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC NOTED THE BRAKE LINES WERE VERY CORROSIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE ROAD SALTS OR HARSH, WINTER WEATHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB
Oct 10, 2006
DT: FEBUARY OF THIS YEAR ABS TRACTION SENSOR AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHEN BACKING IOUT OF DRIVEWAY OR IN NORMAL DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED THE BRAKES WOULD GRAB AND THE TRACTION ACTIVE LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE. TOOK VEHICLE TO A DEALER, THEY SAID IT WAS THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB SENSOR THAT FAILED, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEMS CONSUMER WAS HAVING AT THAT TIME. THE DEALER DID NOT REPLACE THIS, BUT DID RESET THE SENSOR. WHEN VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AWAY FROM DEALER BRAKES STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. WITHIN 24 HOURS THE SAME ISSUE WAS ACTIVED ON THE VEHICLE. RETURNEDS TO DEALER, THIS TIME THEY REPLACED THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB SENSOR. ABOUT A MONTH LATER THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. DID PHONE DEALER ABOUT THIS. CONSUMER MADE ANOTHER TRIP TO THE DEALER, WHO NOTED AGAIN THE LEFT REAR WHEEL SENSOR HAD GONE BAD AGAIN. CURRENTLY, CAR IS AGAIN AT THE DEALER FOR THE 4TH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS AT A AT STOP SIGN, AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE DISCOVERED NO BRAKES. AFTERWARDS, IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO DEALERSHIP, WHERE CAR IS NOW. ALSO HAS HAD ROTORS RESURFACED, AND REPLACED REAR BRAKE PADS AS WELL DURING THIS PROCESS. *AK
Jul 14, 2005
THE TAHOE BRAKE ROTORS WERE BADLY GROVED, AND THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE LIKE NEW. DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE STOPPED OKAY, BUT WHEN I HAD THE ROTORS AND BRAKES REPLACED, THERE WAS A WORLD OF DIFFRENCE AS HOW THE VEHICLE STOPPED.I KEPT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS FOR PROOF. VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION.*AK
Apr 26, 2005
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5 complaints
ENGINE BACKFIRED AND EXPLODED UPON IGNITION AFTER SITTING FOR A WEEK. ENGINE WAS COLD AND IN COLD WEATHER. 3 FOOT FLAMES, MINOR BURNS AND INJURIES SUSTAINED ER VISIT FOR SMOKE INHALATION WHILE EXTINGUISHING FIRE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. A NEIGHBOR'S CAR THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL SIMILAR YEAR DID THE SAME THING A FEW WEEKS AGO.
Feb 21, 2019
I WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THE TEMP GAUGE DROPPEF TO ZERO, AIR CONDITIONING STOPPED WORKING, AND CAR BEGAN TO STRUGGLE. I PULLED THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY TO SEE IF WAS DUMPING COOLANT PUT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP AND HE NEW WHAT WAS WRONG BECAUSE A LOT OF THESE CARS COME IN WITH THE PROBLEM. I HAD TO HAVE THE TIMING COVER REPLACED AND THE ECT SENSOR. THE MECHANIC SAID THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AS GM CARS HAVE THESE ISSUES. WAS ALSO TOLD IT LOOKED AS IF THE CAR OVERHEATED AND WAS LUCKY IT DIDN'T BLOW UP ON THE HIGHWAY AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Aug 17, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXPLODING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND REALIZED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD EXPLODED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Apr 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE STRONG FUMES OF FUEL AND OIL OUTSIDE AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS AND PERMANENT REMEDY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A SPECIFIC DATE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE PART TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 21, 2015
I GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY WITH MY MOTHER-IN-LAW. I TURNED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION AND THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER THE HOOD THAT MADE THE HOOD JUMP AND SOME SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE SIDES. IT SCARED MY MOTHER-IN-LAW HALF TO DEATH. OUR COMPANY MECHANIC CHECKED THE ENGINE AND DETERMINED THE INTAKE HAD EXPLODED. HE CHECKED ON-LINE AS TO A PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS A RECALL ON VARIOUS PONTIAC, BUICK AND CHEVY VEHICLES WITH 3.8L ENGINES DUE TO INTAKE EXPLOSIONS DUE TO FAULTY FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS. IN SOME CASES IT SEEMS TO HAVE BENT A FUEL RAIL AND PULLED AN INJECTOR OUT OF THE HEAD, WHICH IT LOOKS TO HAVE DONE TO MINE ALSO. HE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WERE 3 RECALLS LISTED FOR THIS CAR AND THAT WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. ONE OF THE LISTED RECALLS WAS FOR THE IGNITION WHICH WE TOOK IT IN FOR AND IT STILL STICKS. OUR MECHANIC CHECKED YOUR WEB-SITE AND DID FIND RECALLS FOR THIS EXPLOSION PROBLEM. SOME OF THE STATEMENTS PEOPLE POSTED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING RESULTED IN FIRES AS WELL AS THE EXPLOSION SO THIS SEEMS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD. WHY IS OUR CAR NOT LISTED WITH THE DEALER FOR THIS RECALL ? THOUGH IT IS TITLED AS A 2001 IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN 09/00 SO SEEMS IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT DID THE EXACT SAME THING AS THE OTHERS. THEY WANT OVER $700 TO FIX THE INTAKE, REGULATOR AND GASKET AND I SHOULD NOT BE LIABLE FOR WHAT IS APPARENTLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT, AND THAT'S IF IT DIDN'T CAUSE MORE DAMAGE WHEN IT EXPLODED.
Aug 03, 2015
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
PASSENGER SEAT BELT COMES UNBUCKLED FOR NO REASON. IT ALSO WONT LOCK ALL THE WAY WHEN YOU PLUG IT IN. RELEASE BUTTON SOME TIMES STAYS IN WHEN YOU PUSH IT TO TAKE THE SEAT BELT OFF. SCARED TO RIDE IN PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. NO RESTRAINT NOTHING. RIDING 45-50 MPH IN PASSENGER SEAT BELT JUST UNPLUGGED ALL BY IT SELF WOULD NOT PLUG BACK IN BECAUSE THE BUTTON STAYS DOWN. I HAD TO HIT IT WITH A FLSH LIGHT TO GET IT TO RELEASE.
Mar 14, 2017
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT COULD NOT BE PULLED OUT TO BE BUCKLE . *YH
Nov 06, 2002
DRIVER'S RESTRAINT DOES NOT RETRACT BACK INTO RETRACTOR. DEALER HAS REPAIRED RESTRAINT SEVEN TIMES, BUT PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
Sep 06, 2001
THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT, ALLOWING THE LATCH PLATE TO TURN, THE NARROW SIDE TOWARDS THE SEAT BACK AND IN TURN THE WIDE SIDE TO THE DOOR, IN THE AREA OF THE COVER OF THE AIR BAG COVER, WHEN THE DOOR CLOSED, A HOLE WAS MADE IN THE DOOR PANEL AND ALSO THE SIDE OF THE SEAT BACK AT THE AIR BAG COVER.*YD
Jul 24, 2001
BOTH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SHOULDER BELTS ARE NOT OUTBOARD ENOUGH, AND HITS CONSUMER RIGHT UNDER THE NECK, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE BELT RESTING ON THE NECK.*AK
Nov 03, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE EXPELLED FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT FOR TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Mar 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OVER TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION UNDER THE HOOD, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHICH BURNED VARIOUS COMPONENTS. THE PARTS THAT FRACTURED EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE IN FLAMES. THE DRIVER DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V116000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
Feb 04, 2015
MY SECURITY SYSTEM HAS GONE ON SPURADICALLY FOR YEARS AND I HAVE NO IDEA WHY. I HAVE PAID SEVERAL TIMES X3 FOR A WRECKER SERFVICES TO COME AND ACTIVATE MY CAR SO IT WOULD RUN. ALSO AS I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT RECALLS RECNTLY I HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER GASGET MANIFOLD DUE TO IT LEAKING OIL DUE TO A PLASTIC GASKET INSTEAD OF A RUBBER GASKET. THIS RAN ME MORE THAN 900 DOLLARS. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR ANY DEFECT/RECALL ON MY MONTE DESPITE BUYING IT NEW IN 10/2002. PLEASE SEND ME DIRECTLY ANY RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE THAT HAVE OCCURRED. THX *TR
Jul 15, 2014
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 MONTE CARLO SS 3.8L OCTOBER 2011. THE RECALL #2009047 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE NOTICE ARRIVED IN AUGUST 2012. TWO SPARK PLUG RETAINERS WERE INSTALLED AT THE DEALER SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 FOR NO CHARGE. ON NOVEMBER 18, 2013, THE CAR WAS PARKED FOR A FEW HOURS FROM 11 AM UNTIL 2:45 PM, THEN AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE (LESS THAN 8 MILES) ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE LOT OF A PHARMACY. NOTICEABLE SMOKE BEGAN TO EMANATE FROM UNDER THE SIDES OF THE HOOD. THE HOOD REMAINED COOL TO THE TOUCH. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE HOOD WAS LIFTED, THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ENGULFED IN FIRE. TWO POLICE OFFICERS JUST HAPPENED TO BE ON THE SCENE AT THE TIME. THEY KEPT US AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND PREVENTED US FROM ANY ATTEMPTS TO USE AN EXTINGUISHER ON THE FIRE. IT BURNED UNTIL THE FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED A FEW MINUTES LATER AND PUT IT OUT. THE CAR STILL LOOKED GREAT WITH THE HOOD CLOSED. EXCEPT FOR A CRACKED WINDSHIELD, THERE WAS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE INTERIOR, EXTERIOR, OR TIRES. EVERYTHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED IT OUT. *TR
Nov 20, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH NO PROBLEM THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT STARTED WITH HARD STARTING NOW IT DOESN'T WANT TO START AT ALL. I BROUGHT IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY JUST POINTED AT STUFF AND THEN BLAMED THE REMOTE START AND TOLD ME TO CHANGE MY IGNITION MODULE IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM BOUGHT BRAND NEW PLUGS AND WIRES AND THAT DIDN'T FIX IT THEN THEY TOLD ME TO CHANGE THE COMPUTER AND THAT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. THEY FIRST TOLD ME TO CHANGE THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT COST ME 180 DOLLARS THEN I HAD TO BUY A BLINKER SWITCH WITCH WAS ALSO AROUND 190 DOLLARS THIS IS MONEY I DON'T HAVE. AND NOW IM ON FOOT BECAUSE MY CAR WONT START AND I NEED HELP I HAVE NO IDEA WHO KNOWS HOW TO WORK ON CARS WERE I LIVE. I NEED SOMEWHERE THAT THEY KNOW WIRING OR SOMETHING, JUST HELP. I HAVE NO MORE MONEY AND I JUST NEED TO HAVE THIS STUPID PROBLEM FIXED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WERE THE CAR WILL DIE OUT AT A CERTAIN SPEED OR WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS. I ALMOST WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. *TR
Dec 11, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5 complaints
TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. *TR
Jun 24, 2010
TURN SIGNALS SOMETIMES DO NOT WORK. HAZARD LIGHTS DO NOT STAY ON . CONSTANTLY SHUT RIGHT OFF. DRIVING AT TIMES CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN YOU PUT ON THE TURN SIGNAL AND IT DOESN'T WORK. *JB
Dec 15, 2006
TRAFFIC SIGNALS CONSTANTLY FAIL TO WORK, USED TO BE ABLE TO PUSH HAZARD LIGHT BUTTON AND THEY WOULD COME BACK ON, NOW HAZARD LIGHTS WON'T WORK EITHER. HAVE ALMOST HAD 4 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE BLINKERS FAILED TO WORK, HAVE ALMOST BEEN CITED BY THE LOCAL POLICE UNTIL I PROVED IT WAS A MECHANICAL FAILURE. CAN'T AFFORD THE COST OF REPAIR, BECAUSE I HAD TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT WHEN IT FAILED, THOUGH IT WAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT, BECAUSE GMC AND DEALER WOULDN'T MAKE IT GOOD, AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. *NM
Nov 27, 2006
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHEN HE MANUALLY TURNED ON THE HEADLIGHTS THEY WILL STAY ON. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HE BELIEVED IT MAY HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RELAY FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. *AK UPDATED 12/27/05. *JB
Nov 21, 2005
TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. NOTICE HAZARD SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. IF YOU PLAY WITH HAZARD SWITCH AND GET HAZARD LIGHTS TO FUNCTION THEN TURN SIGNALS WILL FUNCTION. WILL REPLACE HAZARD SWITCH AS I BELIEVE IT TO BE MALFUNCTIONING (AN INTERMITTENT OPEN CIRCUIT IN SWITCH). *JB
Nov 12, 2005
POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
TRANSMISSION. COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT 71000 MILES SAID NOTHING WRONG. I REQUESTED CHANGE OF TRANSAXLES FLUID AT THAT TIME. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AT 78000 MILES DEALER STATED A "BIT" LOW ON FLUID. AT THIS TIME I WAS HEARING A WHINNYING NOISE. PRESENTLY, AT 88000 MILES I WENT TO DEALER, SERVICE MGR. TEST DROVE AND SAID VEHICLE WAS SHIFTING INTO ALL 4 GEARS, AND TO BRING TO 2 REPUTABLE TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND BOTH STATE I HAVE NO 4TH GEAR! ALSO, WELL KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WITH THESE GM TRANSMISSIONS. A NEW TRANSMISSION AT 88000 MILES IS UNACCEPTABLE! OF COURSE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT 1 MONTH TO THE DAY! GM SHOULD BE ASHAMED. THIS CHEVY HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE! *JB
Aug 27, 2006
DT: 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK WHEN ON AN INCLINE. . THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED IT WAS A NORMAL CONDITION. ALSO THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT IS NORMAL. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ON OCTOBER 24, 2001. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE.*AK UPDATED 1/23/2006 - *NM
Oct 11, 2005
WHILE AT A STOP, THE DRIVER PROCEEDED TO GO AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIONS REPLACED WITHIN 70,000 MILES. THE DEALER SAID THE FLYWHEEL AND FLEX PLATE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE. *AK *SC *JB
Jan 23, 2004
THE ONLY REASON I AM SUBMITTING THIS IS THAT I KNOW OF 3 OTHER MONTE CARLOS IN THIS AREA WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. GM DOES NOT WANT TO RE-ISSUE A FULL WARRENTY ON THE REPAIRED PART. WE STOOD OUR GROUND WITH THEM AND GOT A 50,000 MILE WARRENTY IN WRITING FROM THE DEALERSHIP, BUT ONLY AFTER TELLING THEM I WOULD CONTACT THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE...WHICH I DID ANYWAY. SEEMS THIS IS A PROBLEM THEY ARE AWARE OF AND ARE TRYING TO KEEP IT QUIET. PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW THAT THEY NEED TO ARGUE WITH THE DEALER FOR A GOOD WARRENTY.
Jan 15, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *LA
Dec 10, 2003
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
CONSUMER STATES HE HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. DEALER DETERMINED THE FRONT TIRES ARE OUT OF ROUND AND THE TIRES ARE RUBBING ON THE STRUTS. TS
Nov 20, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE STARTED DRIFTING TO THE LEFT TOWARD ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TURNED VEHICLE SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT AND THE STEERING DID NOT RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS FLOATING AND THE ONLY WAY THE CONSUMER REGAINED CONTROL WAS TO TAP THE BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 60 MPH. *JG *SCC
Jul 30, 2002
CONSUMER STATES STEERING IS SHIMMYING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND WHEELS ARE PITTING.
Jun 21, 2002
STEERING WHEEL VIBERATES AND VISIBLY SHAKES FROM SIDE-TO-SIDE AFTER REACHING A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. VEHICLE PULLS SLIGHTLY IN BOTH DIRECTIONS ON A REGULAR BASIS. STEERING COLUMN IS NOT CENTERED, AND HAS NOT BEEN SINCE FIRST DAY OF OWNERSHIP. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED TO THESE DEFECTS, BUT HAS NOT RETURNED CALLS. SERVICE CALL WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED IN APRIL OF 2001, BUT DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FURNISH COURTESY TRANSPORTATION. THEREFORE VEHICLE WAS NOT LEFT FOR SERVICE/INSPECTION. VIBRATION WORSENS AT HIGHER SPEEDS SUCH AS HIGHWAY DRIVING. DIFFICUL TO CONTROL AND IS THROWN WHEN HITTING FLAW IN ROADWAY. *AK
May 27, 2002
WHEELS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL TURNED INWARD AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT MANAGED NOT TO CRASH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FOUR OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Sep 16, 2014
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10285365. *JB
Sep 16, 2009
THE LUG NUT STEM BROKE WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE. *NLM *AK THE LUG BELT AND NUT(S) WERE REPLACED BY A GM DEALER. *SCC *JB
Jun 27, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLING SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE HEATING SYSTEM TO ALSO FAIL. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE IGNITION AND THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,045 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 124,161. UPDATED 04/02/13*LJ UPDATED 04/03/13
Feb 06, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND ECM CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY OVER $500 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS; HOWEVER, THIS WAS THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE EVER SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 88,000.
Mar 09, 2009
I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 01' CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. THE CAR WILL IDLE BETWEEN 1200 AND 3300 RPMS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND IN PARK. THIS PROBLEM MAKES THIS VEHICLE VERY HARD TO CONTROL, SLOW DOWN AND STOP. MY FUEL MILEAGE HAS BEEN AFFECTED, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY BRAKES, AND MY CONFIDENCE IN THIS VEHICLE IS GONE. MY WIFE AND I FEEL VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THIS CAR BECAUSE WE NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO ACT UP, AND WHEN IT DOES, THE SAFETY OF US AND ALL THOSE AROUND US IS IN JEPORDY. I HAVE TOWED THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OVER 8 TIMES, FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD NUMBEROUS THIS REPLACE, BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS COMING BACK. I HAVE ATTEMPTED A GM BUY BACK AND ALSO A LEMON LAW AND GM REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I NO LONGER WANT TO WASTE MY TIME AND MONEY ON A CAR THAT MAY SOON HARM SOMEONE OR MYSELF!!! *AK
Jul 23, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I HAVE HAD CONSISTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS ON THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT DIAGNOSED AT CHEVROLET DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT DEALERS IN VA. I HAVE REPLACED ALL WHEEL HUB/BEARING ASSEMBLIES. THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ABS WHEEL SENSOR WIRING HARNESSES. IT IS OBVIOUS IF YOU GO ONLINE AND RESEARCH THIS ISSUE THERE IS NO WAY THAT CHEVROLET IS NOT AWARE AND THE MANY MODELS OF VEHICLES THAT ARE AFFECTED. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET AND THEY HAVE NO DESIRE TO ATTEMPT TO HELP WITH REPAIRING THIS SAFETY ISSUE THAT IS WELL KNOWN BY DEALERS, MECHANICS AND CONSUMERS. THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO TSB'S OR RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. THANKS *TR
Jan 17, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED A WARNING MESSAGE INDICATING SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM AND ABS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE TECHNICIAN FLASHED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM TO CLEAR THE CODE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE AND WAS ABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THE WHEEL SENSOR ON EACH WHEEL, GROUND, CONTROL SYSTEM, OR A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS COULD BE CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 153,000.
Apr 15, 2009
STOP & GO DRIVING. ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, TRACTION CONTROL TURNS OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON, BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATES. ALL LIGHTS STAY ON WHILE DRIVING BUT RESET AFTER IGNITION TURN OFF/ TURN ON PROCEDURE AS DESCRIBED IN OWNERS MANUAL. NEXT DAY, SAME LIGHTS & WARNINGS. TAKE VEHICLE TO DEALER ON 4/05/06. "COMPUTER CHECKED SYSTEM CODES P1189, P0135, C1216 IN SYSTEM. ITEMS TESTED PER TROUBLE TREE. ALL ITEMS TEST GOOD." NO CHARGE. NEXT DAY, 4/6/06, SAME WARNINGS! TAKE TO DEALER AGAIN WITHOUT RESETTING WARNINGS. NO COMPUTER SYSTEM CODES SHOWING, BUT NO INPUT SIGNAL FROM RIGHT FRONT HUB. DEALER REPLACES RIGHT FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY - COST $479. VEHICLE SEEMS FINE, UNTIL ABOUT 4/20 WHEN BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATION COMES BACK AND WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF. I TURNED OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM AND EVERYTHING WAS FINE FOR SEVERAL DAYS. ON 4/25, WITH THE TRACTION SYSTEM OFF, THE PEDAL VIBRATION WAS BACK AND THE ABS & TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AGAIN. WENT BACK TO DEALER. ALTHOUGH THEY TOLD ME THE COMPUTER CHECK SHOW CODES OF C1222 AND C1226, THE CODES DO NOT SHOW ON MY INVOICE. CODE C1226 APPEARS ON NHTSA TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ITEM NUMBER 10017271 FOR MY YEAR AND MAKE OF VEHICLE. HOWEVER THE SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER 3500 IS NOT KNOW TO THE DEALER AS A VALID TSB NUMBER, AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT IT. DEALER "DIAGNOSED AND REPLACED EBTCM, AND PROGRAMMED SYSTEM" - COST $697. I FEEL THAT BY REPLACING THE "BRAIN" (EBTCM) AND PROGRAMMING IT, THE DEALER AND/OR THE MANUFACTURER MAY BE COVERING UP A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE WITH EITHER ONE OR BOTH SYSTEMS, ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL. I ALSO FEEL THAT THE DEALER PUT ME AND MY FAMILY IN A DANGEROUS POSITION BY FAILING TO DIAGNOSIS ANY PROBLEMS ON THE FIRST VISIT, AND THEN DOING IT AGAIN BY MAKING ME FEEL SAFE BY PAYING FOR A REPLACEMENT PART THAT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH EITHER SYSTEM! *NM
Apr 27, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3 complaints
I WAS TRYING TO START THE CAR AGAIN,AND THE ENGINE EXPLODED IN MY FACE WHILE I WAS STANDING OVER IT. *TR
Apr 18, 2009
CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN, RAISED HOOD AND PROCEEDED TO ATTACH JUMP CABLES, AND AT THE MOMENT JUST BEFORE ATTACHMENT, MY DAUGHTER TURNS THE KEY AND WOW, WHAT AN EXPLOSION! I WAS INJURED VERY BAD THE WHOLE CENTER OF THE MOTOR WAS ALL OVER MY DRIVEWAY AND I WAS THROWN AWAY FROM THE CAR. OVER 25,000 IN MEDICAL BILLS AND MONTHS OF DISABILITY AND STILL SEEKING MEDICAL ATTENTION TO THIS DAY. *TR
Apr 14, 2009
DT: 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT TRIED TO START IT THREE OR FOUR TIMES WHEN IT EXPLODED. THIS OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM WAS PUTTING TOO MUCH POWER TO THE ENGINE, AND THAT CAUSED THE EXPLOSION. THIS HAPPENED IN MAY 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER 2005. THE VEHICLE WAS SLUGGISH WHEN STARTED. WHEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER BECAUSE IT WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH POWER TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEBRIS FROM THE EXPLOSION HIT THE TOP OF THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DOES STILL HAVE PARTS FROM THE VEHICLE. CHEVROLET STATED THAT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY OR RECALL THEY COULD NOT ASSIST THE CONTACT. *AK
Oct 18, 2005
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
ENGINE CRADLE BUSHINGS MAKING NOISE, DEALER SAID O.K. TO DRIVE JUST A NOISE TO DEAL WITH. STEERING COLUMN HAD NO GREASE DEALERSHIP SAID IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY THIS WAY. *AK
Oct 06, 2004
THE TRUCKS BED CRACKED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A FULL REFUND AND A GUARANTEE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE INSPECTED. (MODEL/FLEETSIDE) *SC *JB
Mar 31, 2004
AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD CONSUMER HEARED A LOUD RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE CRADLE. *AK
Feb 04, 2004
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
HOW IS IT ACCEPTABLE THAT, 75 DAYS AFTER THE RECALL WAS ISSUED, THERE IS STILL NO RESOLUTION FOR NHSTA RECALL #15V701 THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION-GM NEEDS TO COMMIT TO GETTING THE PARTS MADE.
Jan 04, 2016
YOU RECALLED SOME CHEVROLETS, (IMPALA,MONTE & ECT) FOR THE SAME PROBLEM THAT I'M HAVING WITH MY CAR,WHICH IS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE #[XXX] YOU RECALLED 2000-2003 LAST 8 #'S [XXX] THROUGH [XXX] WHICH MY CAR IS BETWEEN THAT. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE IS THAT MY VEHICLE HAS A 3.4 & THE RECALL WAS FOR THE 3.8 ONLY. YOU REALLY MUST RECALL THE 3.4 ALSO. WHERE I TOOK MY CAR THEY SAID THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF THE CARS THAT WHERE 3.4 THAT THEY HAVE REPLACED. *AK *NM UPDATED 07/26/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 02, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
SECOND SUBMIT - 1ST SUBMIT NO RESPONSE 10427931 6/2003 - FUEL PUMP REPLACED. 9/2004 COOL PRESSURE TEST FOUND INTER GASKET LEAKING - REPLACED UPPER & LOWER INTERNAL GASKETS; LOW COOL SENSOR REPLACED. 12/2004 - MISSING ON INCLINE AND WITH CRUISE - NOTHING FOUND. 11/2005 - MISSING ON ACCEL, USING LOTS OF GAS - WANTED TO REPLACE PLUGS, ETC. 2/2006 - MISSING ON INCLINE AND CRUISE - NOTHING FOUND. 6/2008 - NUMEROUS ISSUES - BCM REPLACED. 7/2008 - AFTER BCM REPLACED, DASH LIGHTS , CRUISE INDICATOR, HEAT AND A/C DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY - DEALER STATED THERE WOULD BE COST TO FIX ITEMS EVEN THOUGH THEY WORKED PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT OF BCM. 9/29/2011 - LEARNED ABOUT "SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT-CATALYTIC CONVERTER #05551(9/14/2005)" ALTHOUGH I WAS NEVER ADVISED BY DEALER AND DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. CALLED DEALER TO ASK IF THEY WOULD CHECK UNDER SPECIAL POLICY - DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT BECAUSE, ALTHOUGH MILEAGE IS WITHIN SPECIAL POLICY GUIDELINES, THE TIME EXPIRED 4/2011. I HAVE COPIES OF ALL SERVICE DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. CAN THIS SPECIAL POLICY BE HONORED SINCE I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE POLICY BY GM OR THE DEALER? THE CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH MISSING AND USING LOTS OF GASOLINE. THANK YOU FOR ADVOCATING FOR ME. *TR
Oct 08, 2011
6/2003 - FUEL PUMP REPLACED. 9/2004 COOL PRESSURE TEST FOUND INTER GASKET LEAKING - REPLACED UPPER & LOWER INTERNAL GASKETS; LOW COOL SENSOR REPLACED. 12/2004 - MISSING ON INCLINE AND WITH CRUISE - NOTHING FOUND. 11/2005 - MISSING ON ACCEL, USING LOTS OF GAS - WANTED TO REPLACE PLUGS, ETC. 2/2006 - MISSING ON INCLINE AND CRUISE - NOTHING FOUND. 6/2008 - NUMEROUS ISSUES - BCM REPLACED. 7/2008 - AFTER BCM REPLACED, DASH LIGHTS , CRUISE INDICATOR, HEAT AND A/C DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY - DEALER STATED THERE WOULD BE COST TO FIX ITEMS EVEN THOUGH THEY WORKED PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT OF BCM. 9/29/2011 - LEARNED ABOUT "SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT-CATALYTIC CONVERTER #05551(9/14/2005)" ALTHOUGH I WAS NEVER ADVISED BY DEALER AND DID NOT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION. CALLED DEALER TO ASK IF THEY WOULD CHECK UNDER SPECIAL POLICY - DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT BECAUSE, ALTHOUGH MILEAGE IS WITHIN SPECIAL POLICY GUIDELINES, THE TIME EXPIRED 4/2011. I HAVE COPIES OF ALL SERVICE DONE ON THIS VEHICLE. CAN THIS SPECIAL POLICY BE HONORED SINCE I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE POLICY BY GM OR THE DEALER? THE CAR HAS ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH MISSING AND USING LOTS OF GASOLINE. THANK YOU FOR ADVOCATING FOR ME. *TR
Sep 29, 2011
STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE TURN SIGNALS NOT WORKING AND A CONTINUOUS NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN/FRONT END. HAVE HAD IT TO NUMEROUS MECHANICS AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT THE NOISE ISSUE, IE ITS NOT A TIE ROD OR A SUSPENSION ISSUE. *JB
Dec 07, 2006
VEHICLE WANDERS VERY BAD,AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION. WHEN COLD STEERING WHEEL IS GOING OFF CENTER AND THE VEHICLE PULLS VERY BAD TO THE LEFT. SO FAR VEHICLE HAS HAD NEW ENGINE CRADLE AND NEW STEERING RACK.PROBLEM IS STILL THERE, DEALER HAS NOT BEEN HELPFULL AT ALL. UPON NUMEROUS OTHER PROBLEMS SUCH AS HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING,AND CHIRPING NOISE UNDER HOOD. *AK
Jan 25, 2002
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
THE VOLUME ON MY RADIO DESCREASES AT WILL, AND THE SETTING FOR THE RADIO TONE ALL CHANGES.*AK
Mar 11, 2004
THE KEYS FOR THE RADIO/CD/TAPE PLAYER ON THE DASH BOARD OF THE 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO GET EXTREMELY HOT WHEN ON ONE HOUR TRIPS. *AK
Jul 27, 2003
VISIBILITY
2 complaints
REAR DEFOGGER WOULD INTERFERE WITH RADIO, IT WOULD CAUSE COMPLETE STATIC, THEN THE DEFOGGER QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER. I'VE HAD IT AT A DEALER 3 TIMES, EACH TIME THEY SAY THEY HAVE FIXED IT. THE LAST TIME I WAITED 7 DAYS BEFORE I TURNED IT ON, AND LOW AND BEHOLD NO REAR DEFOGGER! THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE!!*AK
Mar 08, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE IS A COOLANT SMELL SOMETIMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHEN THE HEAT IS ON. *YD
Jun 21, 2002
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHIN SAFE DISTANCE. EVEN IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THAT FOUND NO PROBLEMS.
Jul 22, 2003
WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A INCLINE HILL, AND AFTER IT'S PUT IN REVERSE WITH BRAKES NO LONGER APPLIED, CAR STARTS TO MOVE FORWARD. CONSUMER HAS TO APPLY BRAKE AND GAS AT THE SAME TIME TO PREVENT VEHICLE FROM GOING FORWARD.*AK *SLC
Dec 11, 2000
TIRES
2 complaints
ACCIDENT CONTRIBUTED TO DRIVING IN SLUSH AND HYDROPLANING DUE TO LOW PROFILE WIDE TIRES 2001 MONTE CARLO WITH 36,045 MILES. MAN WHO TOWED MINE SAID HE HAS TOWED 6 MONTE CARLOS IN 4 DAYS
Feb 03, 2003
VEHICLE HAS 17,000 MILES, ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE ABNORMAL WEAR. CENTER OF ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE "VALLEYS" IN THEM. FRONT TWO TIRES HAVE KNOTS ON TOP INSIDE. PIECES OF RUBBER ARE COMING OFF. TIRES MAKE "WHOP" SOUND WHEN DRIVING. (TIRESIZE: 31) (TIRESIZE: 31)
Sep 24, 2001
SEATS
2 complaints
DRIVERS SEAT SEPARATES FROM WHERE THE SIDE AIR BAG IS STORED. HAS BEEN RETURNED TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR. THEY SAY THAT THERE COULD BE A RECALL BUT CHEVROLET DOES NOT SEEM TO KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS. I HAVE CONTACED CHEVROLET SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SATISFACTORY RESULTS, THE LAST TIME I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE I WAS TOLD THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS NOT CONSIDED THE MANUFACTURER'S PROBLEM. *AK
Dec 19, 2001
THE MATERIAL ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT KEEPS PULLING AWAY FROM THE SIDE AIR BAG LEAVING AN UNSIGHTLY HOLE IN THE SEAT BACK. THE PROBLEM STARTED AS SOON AS I PURCHSED THE CAR 11 MONTHS AGO. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY SATISFACTION. THE LAST TWO TIMES I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT GM IS PREPARING A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH A FIX BUT NOTHING SO FAR. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO CHEVROLET AND THEY CHECKED WITH THE DEALER AND WERE TOLD THEY WERE TRYING. I WAS PROMISED A FREE LOF FOR MY TROUBLE. MY MAIN COMCERN IS THAT I PURCHASED A NEW CAR AND HAVE YET TO HAVE MORE THAN TWO DAYS WITHOUT THE DEFECT AND UNSIGHTLY SEATBACK. I HAVE OWNED GM PRODUCTS ALL OF MY LIFE AND I AM SERIOUSLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE ACTIONS AND EFFORTS OF THE DEALER AND OF THE LEVEL OF CONCERN OF CHEVROLET.
Sep 03, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY 2001 MONTECARLO WAS HIT IN FRONT WITH FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF CAUSING MY GIRL FRIEND TO HAVE A BROKEN NOSE ..THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET IN THE TURNING LANE *TR
Apr 18, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS IN 9-01. I DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL RECENTLY THE ENGINE WAS BUILT 2000. I WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED. MY CAR HAS HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS. THE RECENT OCCURRED JULY 20TH 2019. MY ODOMETER IS 117,166 ORIGINAL MILES. THE INTAKE MANIFOLDS AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD IS ALL MADE OF A PLASTIC. I WENT TO START MY CAR WHICH HAS BEEN RUNNING FINE. AROUND 6-7:00 PM I HEARD A LOUD BOOM. IT STARTLED ME AND MY NIEGHBORS EVEN CAME OUT. I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. I POPPED THE HOOD AND FLAMES WERE SHOOTING STRAIGHT UP THE FIREWALL ONTO THE INSIDE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY SCREAMED GET ME WATER AND NOTICED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. I SMASHED THE GLASS GRABBED IT AND BEGAN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE. REMIND YOU THE CAR HAS A COVER I WAS USING BOTH HANDS REMOVED THE OIL CAP PULLED THE COVER AND STILL SPRAYING I PUT THE COVER OUT AND CONTINUED WITH THE ENGINE PLACING THE OIL CAP TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. I WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE I HAD CUTS TO MY HAND AND IT SINGED THE HAIR ON MY ARMS AND MY WRIST HAD A SLIGHT BURN. HOWEVER, I HAVE KNOW IDEA HOW I WAS OVER LOOKED ON THE 5-17-04 FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR RECALL PART #03064B MY CAR IS A 3.8 LITRE K SERIES. IF I WOULD HAVE HAD MY GRANDDAUGHTER SHE IS IN A CAR SEAT THE DAMAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. THE FLAMES WERE SO HIGH THEY ALMOST REACHED THE TREE BRANCH. THE SCARY PART IS GMAC IS AWARE OF THE POSSIBLE FIRE AND IS TRYING TO SETTLE WITH ME FOR MINIMAL AMOUNT. I JUST SPENT THOUSANDS BECAUSE THE CAR HIT 100,000 SO NEW RADIATOR, TUNE UP ETC. THIS WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE PURCHASE AND TO THINK I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A TIME BOMB. LUCKILY I WASN'T IN TRAFFIC OR IN A PLACE WHERE I HAD TO PULL MY GRANDDAUGHTER OUT AND THE CAR SEAT BECAUSE THE ENTIRE CAR WOULD HAVE BURNED. I HONESTLY THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BLOW UP. I CAN ACTUALLY SHOVE MY FIST IN THAT UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. SEE COMPLAINT ODI112351110
Aug 15, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
CECKING THE FUSES, NONE OF THEM WERE BLOWN. GAUGE WOULD BE READING HOT TEMPERATURE, WOULD CHECK THE HOSES AND RADIATOR NOTHING. FUEL SYSTEM IS DOWN NOW.
Aug 02, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I WENT TO A DEALERSHIP TO DEAL WITH A KEY IGNITION RECALL 2 MONTHS AGO. NOW MY CAR IS STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHICH NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE THE RECALL..
May 20, 2017
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, ANOTHER MOTORIST INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF HER VEHICLE. WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROADWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED BUT NO FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR A KEY FOB, BUT NOT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V70100 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT AND A POLICE REPORT WERE FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR ELEVATED CARBON MONOXIDE IN THE BLOOD AND POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE RECALL DETAILS FOR THE KEY FOB WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,000. UPDATED 06/28/17*LJ UPDATED 9/28/18*JB
May 01, 2017
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
AFTER CHARGING THE BATTERY L THEN STARTED THE CAR AN HAD A BACK FIRE. WHEN THE CAR BACK FIRED IT BLEW OUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AN THERE WAS A LOT OF SMOKE . WAS WONDERING IF THER WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE REGULATER . WHICH COULD BE THE CAUSE OF IT .
Apr 04, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
PROBLEM 1: DRIVING NEAR MY HOME AND VEHICLE QUIT ON ME. GAS GAUGE SHOWED FULL BUT COME TO FIND OUT, I WAS OUT OF GAS. GOOD THING I WASN'T TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, LIKE INTERSTATE DRIVING. PROBLEM 2: VEHICLE WOULDN'T START, I'M BEING TOLD IT IS THE PASSLOCK SYSTEM. SECURITY LIGHT HAS ONLY COME ON 1 TIME. I NEVER KNOW WHEN ITS GOING TO START. VERY WORRIED WHEN I TRAVEL BY MYSELF. THESE HAVE HAPPENED AT DIFFERENT TIMES.
Oct 11, 2016
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TEMPERATURE AND FUEL GAUGES DISPLAYED INCORRECT READINGS. IN ADDITION, THE LOW COOLANT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS COOLANT IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000. UPDATED 09/20/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IF THE VEHICLE SAT FOR TWO DAYS, THE BATTERY WAS DRAIN AND DIE. HIS MECHANIC STATED IT WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. ALSO ,THE REAR DEFROSTER DID NOT WORK, THE FAN SWITCH DID NOT WORK RIGHT AWAY, AND THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHT DID NOT WORK UNLESS HE TAPPED THE DASHBOARD, AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD. UPDATED 10/13/16. *JB
Jul 22, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. I SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE AT GM ASKING ABOUT THE RECALL OF MY VEHICLE AND SAID MY WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR FROM ANOTHER PERSON SO HOW I WAS SUPPOSE TO KNOW ABOUT THE CARS RECALL. THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR IS THE IGNITION SWITCH WHENEVER I ROTATE IT TO TURN IT ON IT DOES NOT START. I WOULD HAVE TO ROTATE IT SLOWLY TO THE START AND AS WELL LET IT GO SLOWLY FOR IT TO START. SO ITS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO GM FOR I CAN GET MY CAR FIX SINCE IT COULD BE CAUSED OF MY DEATH AND THE DEATH OF OTHER CIVILIANS THAT ARE NEAR MY CAR WHENEVER IT GIVES UP OR EVEN WORST.
Jul 05, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKED ONTO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 04/22/16*LJ *TR
Mar 02, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2001 MONTE CARLO SS; I'VE HAD MANY DIFFERENT OCCASIONS ON WHERE THE CAR JUST DIES WHILE I'M DRIVING IT. THEY HAD A RECALL FOR THE "IGNITION KEY" I TOOK IT IN, THEY "FIXED" THE KEY-NOT THE IGNITION, AND STILL, TO THIS DAY, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO DIE WHILE DRIVING, WHICH INCLUDES LOSS OF POWER STEERING COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, I HAVE NOT HAD A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS ISSUE, BUT IT'S STILL SCARY WHEN IT HAPPENS. IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY, 5/29/2015 WHILE DRIVING AND COMPLETELY LOST STEERING CONTROL WHEN IT DIED.
May 29, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SUPER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOP WITHIN A PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE JERKED, SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY AND CRASHED INTO A METAL POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Sep 17, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK, RANDOMLY WHEN I AM DRIVING THE CAR WILL JUST ACT LIKE IT CAN'T SHIFT BUT STILL DRIVES AND D'S ORDER IT WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO. *TR UPDATED 2/2/2015 *JS
Jul 07, 2014
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNLESS THE KEY WAS SHAKEN IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,597. UPDATED 9/11/14*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PUT ON A RECALL LIST FOR FAULTY IGNITION. THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE ADDED TO ALL FORMER RECALL LIST THAT EXIST OR EXISTED FOR THE MODEL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AND TO BE REIMBURSED FOR WHAT HAS ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED. UPDATED 1/20/2015 *JS
Jul 01, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 2001 MONTE CARLO SS AT 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN LEAVING NO POWER STEERING, BRAKES, OR POWER TO ANYTHING. THE CAR DID THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY WHEN THIS STARTED HAPPENING. BASICALLY I WAS TOLD TOO BAD AND THEY COULDN'T HELP ME. JUNE 5, 2014 SUMMARY HISTORY DISPLAY STORE 01 SERVC01 TOTAL R/O'S 1 TOTAL SERV. DAYS 3 MAKE CV CHEVROLET LN# RO.NO. RO. DATE.. MILES. ADV/TECH J# T OPERATION CODE. DESCRIPTION 600760 04/20/2007 98020 A 7368 31973 1 C 32CTZ001 CHECK ENGINE LIG 4757 JUNE 5, 2014 R/O CLOSE OUT STORE 01 SERVC01 DESC. CV MONTE CARLO BLCK 01 | 4. LABOR 211.40 0.00 0.00 | | 5. PARTS 6.96 0.00 0.00 | | | 8. MISC 14.95 0.00 0.00 | | 9. TAX 13.11 0.00 0.00 | |10. EST $ [ ] TOTALS C 246.42 W 0.00 I 0.00 | | | COMPLAINT CUSTOMER STATES THE CHECK ENGINE IS ON | | DIES WHILE DRIVING ANDM DOESN'T SHIFT WELL | | CAUSE PERFORMED DIAG SYS CHECK AND FOUND DTC P0128 ENGINE COOLANT | | TEMP INCORRECT. AND P1811 SHIFT ADAPT. | | CORRECTION NEEDS NEW THERMOSTAT FOR P0128 | | NEEDS VALVE BODY AND PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID FOR P1811 | *TR
Jun 16, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF THE CHEVROLET PASSLOCK SYSTEM. THE ENGINE STARTS, BUT DIES IN ONE OR TWO SECONDS AND THE "SECURITY" LIGHT BEGINS FLASHING - OR THE ENGINE MAY NOT START AT ALL. IF I WAIT 10 TO 30 MINTUES AFTER THE FIRST ATTEMPT, I CAN USUALLY GET THE CAR RESTARTED BUT IF YOU DO A SEARCH ONLINE FOR GM PASSLOCK, YOU'LL FIND NUMEROUS WEBSITES REPORTING THIS ISSUE AND SUGGESTING THAT IT MAY EVENTUALLY GET SO BAD THAT THE CAR WILL NOT START AGAIN. THE GENERAL MOTORS PASSLOCK SYSTEM IS SUPPOSED TO PROTECT YORU CAR FROM THEFT BY PREVENTING THE FUEL SYSTEM FROM ENGAGING, HOWEVER; THIS MALFUNCTION IS HAPPENING TO OWNERS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. *TR
Mar 17, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
UPON ATTEMPTING TO START MY CAR, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD BANG AND SAW SOME SMOKE COMING OUT FROM THE SIDES OF THE HOOD. I THEN NOTICED IN THE REFLECTION OF SOME WATER ON THE STREET AND ORANGE GLOW. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, SAW FIRE UNDER THE CAR, AND CALLED 911. *TR
Dec 22, 2013
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DROVE OVER A PUDDLE OF WATER AT 20 MPH WHEN THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE NEED TO BE DIAGNOSED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DECLINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jan 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF 31ST STREET AND LA GRANGE HIGHWAY WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF MY CAR. I PULLED INTO THE CIT-GO GAS STATION THINKING MY MONTE CARLO WAS OVER HEATING. THEN, FLAMES BEGAN TO COME FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED 911 AND THE LA GRANGE PARK POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME WITHIN MINUTES. THEY HAD TO SAW MY HOOD OPEN TO PUT THE FIRE OUT AND I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED GM. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT MY VEHICLE IS IN FACT A RECALL AND WAS NEGLIGENT IN SENDING ME THE REGISTERED VEHICLE OWNER ANY SORT OF NOTICE OF RECALL. GM IS DENYING FAULT AND REFUSES TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE OR GRANT ANY SORT OF RESPONSIBILITY OR COMPENSATION. ALTHOUGH THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT THEY STILL REFUSE LIABILITY. *TR
Dec 07, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND BRAKING TO A STOP, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ALONG WITH OTHER WARNING LIGHTS. AS SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE CONTACT WOULD FEEL A VIBRATING SENSATION BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. AFTER DIAGNOSIS THEY ADVISED THAT THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 148,000.
Oct 24, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TURN SIGNALS ONLY WORK SOME OF THE TIME AND MAKE A LOUD BUZZING NOISE SOMETIMES YOU CAN MAKE THEM WORK BY PUSHING THE FOUR WAY FLASHERS BUT IT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX.. I BELIEVE THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS ALSO A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FORM THE STEERING COLUMN/FRONT END. *TR
Sep 09, 2011
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ABS, TRAC OFF LIGHTS COME ON AND STAY ON AND SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING COMES ON. TOOK TO MECHANIC, REPLACED BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS NOT EVEN 6 MONTHS AGO AND NOW BACK AT SHOP AGAIN TO HAVE THEM REPLACED. BUT EVEN HAVING THOSE FIXED LIGHTS STILL REMAIN ON. *TR
Nov 01, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLOSION RESULTING IN 2ND DEGREE BURNS. *TR
Oct 01, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS. I RECENTLY STARTED GETTING A SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMING ON. ALSO, MY ABS WOULD ENGAGE AT AN INAPPROPRIATE TIME. I WOULD BE EASING TO A STOP AND THE ABS WOULD KICK IN FOR NO REASON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND AFTER PAYING ABOUT 1,000.00 TO HAVE THE SPEED SENSORS REPLACED'.I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET SEARCHES I HAVE FOUND 'THOUSANDS' OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. APPARENTLY IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING HARNESS THAT IS INCIDENTALLY A MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE FIX. THERE ARE CONSUMER REPORTS OF THEIR ABS ENGAGING AT HIGH SPEEDS FOR NO REASON. I SEE THIS AS VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Oct 29, 2009
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2001 MONTE CARLO SS FAILURE OF STEERING KNUCKLE PASSENGER SIDE. REPLACED OUTER TIE ROD TWO TIMES ON SECOND REPLACEMENT NOTICED TIE ROD WAS LOOSE IN KNUCKLE AFTER LOOKING CLOSER I SAW LARGE CRACK IN TIEROD HOLE THAT IF SEPARATED COMPLETELY THE STEERING WOULD HAVE FAILED. HAD TO REPLACE STEERING KNUCKLE AND TIEROD AGAIN. WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAPPENS VERY FREQUENTLY WITH ALL MODELS OF GM CARS WITH THIS SAME SETUP. MILEAGE AT FAILURE WAS AROUND 110,000 MILES. *TR
Jun 22, 2009
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2001 MONTE CARLO AND HAVE MANY ISSUES. 1ST I HAVE BEEN HAVING A STEERING ISSUE SINCE 35,000 MILES. I MAKES CONSTANT NOISE WHEN STEERING AND TURNING. HAD IT FIXED TWICE AT MY EXPENSE. ONCE AGAIN STARTED HAPPENING. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS IS DANGEROUS. 2ND GAS GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. 3RD THE HEAT/AC INTERMITTENT AND I NOTICED WHEN THIS DOES NOT WORK THE PANEL WHERE IT TELLS YOU IF YOU ARE GOING NORTH, SOUTH ETC. DOESN'T WORK EITHER. ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT DOES NOT WORK ANYMORE. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME. *TR
Apr 14, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
MY FUEL GAUGE IN MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY. ERRATIC AT BEST. *TR
Mar 20, 2009
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
STARTED WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEN THE RPM GAUGE STOPPED NOW MY FUEL GAUGE STOPPED HAD THE CAR CHECKED OUT AND IT IS A BAD CLUSTER. *TR
Oct 13, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE TURN SIGNAL, BUT IT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ALSO MALFUNCTIONED INTERMITTENTLY AND CONTINUOUSLY ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,800 AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 77,130. UPDATED 06/17/08. *LJ
Jun 02, 2008
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
NUMEROUS THINGS HAVE GONE WRONG WITH MY 2001 MONTE CARLO. 5 OR 6 TIMES THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPAIRED THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG WHERE IT CONTINUALLY POPS OUT. I AM REALLY CONCERNED WHEN IT MIGHT EXPLODE W/O A CRASH OR IF THERE IS A DRIVER SIDE CRASH IF IT WILL COME OUT TO PROTECT ME. STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION POPS. AT 55,117 MILES WE HAD THE OIL CHANGED (WHICH HAS BEEN DONE EVERY 3000 MILES) OR LESS AND ON THE MULTI POINT INSPECTION SHEET, IT LISTED SEVERAL THINGS THAT "MIGHT NEED ATTENTION" SOON. THEY ARE STEERING LINKAGE AND STEERING COMPONENTS, CV AXLE BOOTS OR DRIVE SHAFT AND U JOINTS. THESE THINGS SHOULD NOT BE WORN OUT ON A CAR WITH NO MORE MILES THAN THIS. MY REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER DOESN'T WORK. NOTICED THIS AFTER ONE OF THE AIRBAG REPAIRS. THIS CAR HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF BUT STILL THE NOISES PERSIST AND NOW TO BE TOLD THAT THESE PARTS MIGHT NEED REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT? WE PAID A LOT OF GOOD MONEY FOR THIS VEHICLE (THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION HIGH SPORT VEHICLE) AND FEEL GM SHOULD BUY IT BACK AND REIMBURSE EVERY DIME OF IT DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY OF IT OR PROPERLY REPAIRED OR PARTS REPLACED AT GM EXPENSE WHILE PROVIDING AN EQUAL VALUE VEHICLE WHILE REPAIR WORK IS DONE. *TR
Sep 28, 2007
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
THE BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 2001 MONTE CARLO HAVE HAD TO BE RESURFACED TWICE AND NOW NEED TO BE RESURFACED A THIRD TIME FOR BECOMING WARPED. THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE BRAKES RESURFACED WAS AT 19,874 MILES. THE SECOND TIME WAS AT 40,644. I HAVE 55,562 MILES ON MY VEHICLE NOW AND THEY NEED TO BE RESURFACED AGAIN, BUT THE VIBRATIONS HAVEN'T GOTTEN THAT BAD YET. ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIBRATIONS FROM MY ROTORS BECOMING WARPED, I EXPERIENCE A "KNOCKING" FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. I TOOK MY CAR INTO MY LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AT ABOUT 39,700 MILES AND DESCRIBED MY PROBLEM TO THEM. THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED RESURFACING AND THAT THE STEERING SHAFT HAD GONE BAD AND NEEDED REPLACING. I HAD THEM REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT ($480 JOB) BUT NOT THE BRAKES. I TOOK MY CAR TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO RESURFACE THE ROTORS (LESS EXPENSIVE THAN DEALER COST). I AM HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF THE STEERING SHAFT GOING BAD AGAIN. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY CHEVROLET WON'T DO SOMETHING FOR ITS MONTE CARLO CUSTOMERS. *JB
Dec 19, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I GUESS I'M THE LUCKY ONE MY CAR SEEMS TO HAVE ALMOST EVERY COMPLAINT LISTED. THE SIDE AIR BAG CONTINUOUSLY TRIES TO ESCAPE FROM IT'S SEAT. SEVERAL MONTHS AGO MY BLINKERS STARTED TO WORK ONLY AS THEY FELT LIKE IT, HAVING READ CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, I TRIED TURNING ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS WHEN THEY WOULDN'T FUNCTION, THIS WOULD REMEDY THE BLINKER PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. HOWEVER, NOW MY BLINKERS DON'T WORK AT ALL AND MY HAZARDS DON'T EITHER. ABOUT THE SAME TIME MY CAR BEGAN SHUTTING OFF AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH NO WARNING. THEN I WENT ABOUT 1 1/2 MONTHS WITH NO STALLING PROBLEMS. THIS WEEK MY CAR HAS SHUT OFF DAILY MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER, STOP AND FEEL SAFE, ESPECIALLY WITH NO HAZARDS. THE CAR WILL GO TO THE CHEVY DEALER TODAY, WE'LL SEE WHAT THEY SAY. I THINK THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT WHEN THE CAR SHUTS DOWN YOU OFTEN DON'T HAVE ENOUGH COASTING TIME TO GET SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, ESPECIALLY ON A 3 OR MORE LANE HIGHWAY.
Aug 23, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR WITH 34,000 MILES IN MARCH OF 2002, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL PROBLEMS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AROUND 50,000 MILES, HAD IT CHECKED WAS GIVEN THE CODE FOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR. HAD SENSOR CHANGED, WITHIN SIX MONTHS LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. WHEN CHECKED WAS GIVEN SAME CODE FOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR SO I HAD IT REPLACED A SECOND TIME. NOW PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE WILL DROP COMPLETELY AND WHEN TURNING OFF THE IGNITION THE FAN WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE FAN IS TO EITHER UNPLUG THE FAN OR UNHOOK THE BATTERY. RANDOMLY WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR IT WILL NOT START AS IF THE BATTERY IS DEAD, BUT THE RADIO AND ALL LIGHTS STILL WORK. HAD THIS CHECKED BUT NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND. AFTER WAITING FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES THE CAR WILL START. THE ONLY EXPLANATION I WAS GIVEN WAS THAT MAYBE THE COMPUTER SYSTEM THINKS I AM ATTEMPTING TO STEAL MY OWN CAR. THEN THERE ARE THE TURN SIGNALS, WHEN YOU TURN ON THE SIGNAL IT WILL WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN STOP. THE ONLY WAY I HAVE FOUND TO MAKE THEM WORK AGAIN IS TO TURN ON THE HAZARD FLASHERS FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN TURN ON THE SIGNAL AGAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND WITH NO WARRANTY LEFT IT IS RATHER COSTLY AND FRUSTRATING. *JB
Dec 22, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, R/R TRANSMISSION, REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND LOW TIRE PRESSURE. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGE WHILE IN SERVICE SHOP. *BF THE VEHICLE HAD MALFUNCTIONING SIGNAL LIGHTS. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS REPAIRED FOR A COOLANT LEAK. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SET TO THE LEFT. CLOCK NOT SET. WINDSHIELD WASHER LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE LEFT FINDER WAS DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE CONSOLE. THE RIGHT BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE DRIVER DOOR SHAKES. A WHINNING NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WHILE TURNING. THE CONSUMER WITNESSED THE SERVICE DEALER TESTING HIS VEHICLE AND SAW SHIFTING FOWARD VERY HARD AND BACK VERY HARD TIRES SCREACHING. SMOKE COMING FROM THE TIRES. THE TAIL PIPES WERE SHAKING AS WELL AS THE REAR END. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIME WAS USED UP ON THE VEHICLE ONSTAR CELL PHONE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. SMOKE CAME FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT SOMETHING BUMPS THE DOOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TC
Dec 07, 2004
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS VEHICLE SUDDENLY STOPPED ACCELERATING BECAUSE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED 3 TIMES, AND IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THIS PROBLEM. THUS FAR, DEALERSHIP INSTALLED AN ALTERNATOR/TRANSMISSION/POWER STEERING PUMP, AND SWITCH FOR THE LIGHTING IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE.*AK
Oct 26, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS
1 complaint
SERIES OF HIGH COST REPAIRS AT MY EXPENSE WITH NO WARRANTY: DRIVER INFOMATION CENTER HAS ALWAYS BEEN WRONG AND INACCURATE AND UNFIXABLE; AT 24446 MILES, REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE (; AC AT 30825 WORKED INTERMITTENLY AND BATTERY LIGHT INDICATOR STAYED ON AND SERPENTINE BELT WORN OUT (REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET BRAND ($90) THAT HAS LASTED PERFECTLY AT ALMOST 80,000 MILES; ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NOTICE BY CHEVROLET ON JULY 2003 FIXED ON 7/30-03 AT 58009MILES; AT 34607 VIBRATION FROM INTERMID. STEERING SHAFT AND BUSHING REPLACED ($60); VIBRATION BACK AT 75,000MILES AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT; CHEV DIAGNOSIS ON 7/8/04 FOR LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR NEEDS LEFT REAR WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY (ABS BRAKES WILL NOT WORK AND NOT FIXED, $700) AND TURN SIGNALS WORK INTERMITTENLY (NOT FIXED) AND AC COMPRESSOR LEAKING (NOT FIXED, $900), AND DRIVER SEAT POWER SEAT HEATER DEFECTIVE (NOT FIXED, $230). *AK
Jul 08, 2004
PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK, GRINDING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION,COOLANT LEAK AT THE LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Apr 13, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 09/01 IT HAS BEEN A PROBLEM EVER SINCE. FRONT END NEEDED TO BE REBUILT AT 1200 MILES AND THEN AGAIN AT 2000 MILES. AIR CONDITIONER HAS BEEN A CONSTANT PROBLEM (I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PARK SOME PLACE ELSE) THE MANIFOLD GASKETS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 48000 MILES AND NOW THE WIPER SWITCH HAS GONE BAD. THE FRONT END FEELS REAL BAD, BUT THEY CLAIM THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. JUST WAITING FOR THE FRONT END TO FALL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR ON A HOT, RAINY, JULY MORNING. I'M GOING BACK TO FORD. OH YEAH FORGOT, PAINT WENT BAD 1 YEAR AFTER I BOUGHT IT. GM SAYS I DROVE THROUGH SOMETHING. *JB
Mar 06, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
WINDSHELD WIPERS PARK STRAIGHT UP VERTICAL. HEATER RESISTOR FAILED. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON. STEERING WHEEL RATTLES WHEN CORNERING SLOWLY. LIGHT ALWAYS ON SAYING ANTIFREEZE LOW DESPITE IT NOT BEING LOW. TOO MUCH BASS IN RADIO ROUGH SHIFTS. BRAKE PADS DONE AT 70,000KM SEEMS TO BE FALLING APART AS SOON AS WARRANTY WAS UP.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING COLUMN IN MY 2001 MONTE CARLO SS, WANT TO KNOW IF OTHERS ARE HAVING ANY PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM STARTED AT 33,000 MILES, MY DEALER REMOVED THE COLUMN, GREASED IT AND REINSERTED THE OLD ONE, AT 56,000 MI WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AND GM WILL NOT PAY TO FIX IT. *LA
Nov 03, 2003
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MILEAGE 34000 POPPING NOISE HEARD WHEN TURNING. FOUND STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NOT LUBED WELL ENOUGH. REMOVED SHAFT LUBED. POWER STEERING PUMP SEAL LEAKING, SEALS OUT OF ROUND. TRANS 4TH CLUTCH SHAFT WORN OUT. PWP SOL SHORTING, REPLACED 4TH CLUTCH SAHFTM TURBINE SHAFT SEALS CONVERTER, OVERHAULED TRANSMISSION. *AK
Jul 21, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. STATED THAT CONSUMER WAS IN THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK/ WINDOWS WILL NOT COME DOWN. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THEY HAVE NO OTHER COMPLAINS ON THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 01, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER FELT THE OVERALL DESIGN INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE BRAKES WERE SERIOUSLY FLAWED. THE VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE IGNITION HAD GOTTEN STUCK, THE ENGINE LOST OIL, AND THE DIPSTICK CYLINDER HAD LOOSENED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. GM DID NOT AGREE WITH THE ABOVE COMMENT, AND STATED THE DEALER HANDLED THE SITUATION PROPERLY. (MODEL SS) MR SCC *JB
Apr 21, 2003
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: STALLED WHEN COLD AND UPON HARD ACCELERATION, THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PROBLEMS(ROD KIT WAS INSTALLED/NO BRAKES), THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT(REPAIRED), THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JUMPED FROM PARK GEAR TO DRIVE, AND AFTER THE IGNITION REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND HESITATED IN SHIFTING TO GEAR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE DEALER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE, AND REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIR(S), AND THE RENTAL. MR SCC *JB
Apr 11, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS TURNED AND THEN REPLACED IN UNDER 40,000 MILES. NOW AT 56,000- I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER PAID FOR TURNING THE FIRST TIME. WHEN THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED- WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I WENT DIRECTLY TO CHEVY WHO REFUSED (THEY WERE ALSO EXTREMELY RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL, DID NOT RESPOND TO MESSAGES AND REFUSED TO LET ME SPEAK TO A MANAGER!) TO REPLACE.
Feb 24, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
THE 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO I PURCHASED IN FEBRUARY, 2001 HAS HAD SERIOUS AND NUMEROUS DEFECTS SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR TWO YEARS AGO. THE TRANSMISSION, ENGINE, CALIPHERS, AND BREAKS HAVE EACH BEEN REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AT LEAST TWICE. ON FEB.15, 2003, THE KEY GOT STUCK IN THE IGNITION OF THE CAR, AND BECAUSE THE CAR WAS THEN OUT OF WARRANTY, I WAS FORCED TO PAY $406.00 FOR A REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. ON FEBRUARY 20TH, 2003, THE CAR STARTED LEAKING OIL AND THE TRANSMISSION "JUMPS" FROM THE PARKING GEAR INTO DRIVE WHENEVER IT IS TURNED ON. I AM ASKING THAT THE GM MANUFACTURER. THE COMPALINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE ONGOING. THE DATE INDICATED BELOW IS ONLY THE DATE OF THE LATEST INCIDENT WITH THIS CAR. TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE FOR THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS AND INTEREST I HAVE ALREADY PAID
Feb 21, 2003
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE AIR BAG LIGHT HAD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT APPEARS WARPED DUE TO THE LEATHER BEING SEPARATED FROM THE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SIDE SEAT AIR BAG RETAINER. *YH THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT HAD LOCKED UP, AND THE TRIM PANEL ON THE DASH HAD FALLEN. *SCC
Nov 06, 2002
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
UPON CHANGING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR GEARS STICK/RPMS REV, AND VEHICLE JERKS VERY HARD UPON CHANGING GEARS. COMPUTER COMPLETELY SHUTDOWNS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION, AND VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*AK
Mar 21, 2002
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON BUT NO CODES SHOW UP, CAR ENGINE QUITS AFTER PUTING IN GEAR(REVERSE). STEERING AND BRAKES QUIT AND EMERGENCY BRAKE USED TO STOP. *AK
Aug 13, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR PROBLEM. THEN, WHILE BACKING UP AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. ON-STAR REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT ANTI-THEFT DEVICE CAME ON AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF. *AK CONSUMER HAD TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE ON ONE OCCASION WHEN THE BRAKES FAILED. *SLC
Jul 06, 2001
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The 2001 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo currently has 285 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 2001 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?
The most common problems reported for the 2001 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 2001 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2001 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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