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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2G1WW12M2V9248691 · Checked Sep 21, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 9

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2G1WW12M2V9•••••• 1997 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO

This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 1997 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO build (9 vs 4).

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125on the model
34builds in total
Most reported Steering 2 Latches/locks/linkages 1 Air Bags 1 Power Train 1

What owners of this build wrote

Visibility Aug 2003
Front driver's side power window switch failed, causing the window to be inoperative. Dealer has been notified
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 2003
Coolant starting leaking with a minimal amount and kept getting worse. Was informed that intake manifold gasket needs replaced. Heard of several monte carlos and luminas having this problem
Electrical System Feb 2003
Door and electrical window . My power window's will not go up or down. The control button will not even move. I sometimes have to lift my passenger door to close it. I also have paint chipping off of my wiper assembly and the body of my car
Steering Jan 2003
High pressure power steering hose failure. Nlm
Fuel System Aug 2002
Fuel guage doesn't work properly
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WW12M2V9248691 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.