Engine problems of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1998

Failure resulted in a breakdown during rush hour on a freeway; the vehicle was almost rear ended and resulted in many unhappy motorists.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 08/07/1998

Bolt holding the rocker arm for the number two cylinder came loose, causing the rocker arm to disconect, resulting in loss of compression in the number two cylinder. Mechanic believes the bolt was not tighten during assembly.




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