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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G1WX15K119••••••2001 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2001 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO build (14 vs 6).
14on this build
218on the model
35builds in total
6involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 7Electrical System 3Engine And Engine Cooling 3Air Bags 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireFeb 2019
Engine fire claim# [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
SteeringfireApr 2017
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…
Electrical SystemfireFeb 2015
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…
Engine And Engine CoolingfireOct 2011
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…
Fuel SystemfireMay 2005
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…
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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 2G1WX15K119295163 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.