Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (five problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

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.   Read details...

The Gasoline Engine problem

After the car fully warms up, about 25 or 30 minutes there is a burning smell. The dealer said they have no idea what it is but has admitted to smelling it. I brought it in for service on 10-28-99 and left it for two days.   Read details...

The Engine problem

The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 5 mph, the engine fell out of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by the sub frame bolts not being tightened. The bolts were re-attached. As of August 14, 2007, no other failures have occurred.   Read details...


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