Six problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
My 1997 Monte Carlo is in need of an intake manifold gasket replacement. Why isn't this a gm recall? the repair cost is $800 and my internet research shows that this is a prevalent problem in gm cars. My car is unsafe to drive until the repair is complete. The engine could catch fire or freeze up while driving. Gm needs to recall these defective plastic gaskets immediately before someone gets killed!.
Blown motor. When car was taken apart to remove engine the bolts on the intake manifold were not tight and were removed by hand, no tools needed.
1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo VIN#2g1wx12xxv9249241 miles 36,366 date 04/12/02 head gasket blown (reseal intake manifold) service#47886 andrew Chevrolet 1500 west silver spring milwaukee,wisc. 53209 repair cost $916. 58 reason given why it went out by service tech engine heats up and cools down. 05/14/04 mileage 48,933 service #89628 head gasket again blown(reseal intake manifold want another $8-900 refused to pay again car sits at home.
Baffles failed in muffler. Yh.
Due to the defective exhaust manifold gasket "not sealing" caused the oil to leak and which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.