17 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2001 Monte Carlo.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that when she started her vehicle she heard a loud boom from under the hood. She turned off the ignition and saw smoke coming out from under the hood. She opened the hood and flames shot up high out of the hood. The contact got a fire extinguisher and was able to put out the fire. The police and fire department were notcalled and no reports were filed. No injuries occurred that required a trip to the hospital. The contact stated that she just had liability insurance so no insurance company was called. The contact called the dealer future Chevrolet of sacramento 4811 madison Ave, sacramento, CA 95841 (916) 265-2473 and they suggested that the vehicle be towed over so they could inspect it for the cause of the fire. The vehicle had a NHTSA recall number: 09v-116000 ( engine and engine cooling) that may have contributed to the vehicle catching on fire. The contact had not moved the vehicle over to the dealer yet. The manufacturer took the incident down and gave the contact a case number and a case specialist to call back. The failure mileage was 117,000. Tf.
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 illuminated. Two weeks prior to the failure, a diagnostic test was performed but no failure codes were found. The contact also mentioned that she received a recall notification for a key fob, but not NHTSA campaign number: 15v70100 (engine and engine cooling). The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. The contact received medical treatment for elevated carbon monoxide in the blood and post traumatic stress disorder. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The recall details for the key fob were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number; 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle emits an fuel odor from the hood. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Gl.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke expelled from the front of the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that there had been strong fumes of fuel and oil out side of the vehicle and on the inside of the vehicle which was progressing. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to determine when the parts and permanent remedy would become available to repair the vehicle within a reasonable time frame. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed as the contact continued to experience the condition. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine a specific date that the vehicle would receive the part to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the key was difficut 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 that burned various components and the parts that fractured ejected from the vehicle as well as flames. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to get a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis to determine the failure. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Dyd.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the cooling system failed and caused the heating system to also fail. In addition, the instrument panel lights would flicker on and off. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. The failure was located at the ignition and the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,045 and the current mileage was 124,161. Updated 04/02/lj updated 04/03/13.
The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The authorized dealer confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall, but the contact disagrees with the recall remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.
The car would lose power at higher rpm's every now and again before problem became an everyday problem. Then one day a loud bang and car ran horrible. Drove it until it wouldn't hardly stay running. Couldn't figure out the problem. Car gave code for faulty egr valve. Replaced, didn't change anything. The converter had to be replaced, ran better but still not correct. The muffler shop said I had a warped plastic intake, needed to replace. I bought the part and replaced. Still didn't fix the problem completely. Then I was told the intake gasket was faulty. Replaced those, and runs much better. Still not correct, don't know if it is a result from all that was wrong. My complaint is for the converter, plastic intake, and the intake manifold gaskets. The intake gaskets were destroyed from the dexcool anti-freeze installed from factory. I hear many complaints about the plastic intakes and I believe that one of these caused the converter to fail. I have the intake, and the intake gaskets that I replaced. Will keep parts until I get more info on this. Also have all cost info. Did much of the repair on my own.
2001 Monte Carlo 75,000 miles 3. 8l v6 plastic intake manifold broke had to be replaced at a cost of $700. 00. This happened before I ever had to have a tune-up on my Monte Carlo. What's wrong with this picture?.
Smell of anti freeze, service light on,temp gauge showing no temp and fans running in cold weather.
Transmission oil leak, grinding noise in the transmission,coolant leak at the lower intake manifold.
For the past year I have been having problems with engine coolant loss from my car, when I first noticed it I brought it to the dealer's attention and was informed that what I was seeing was a "gasket sealer" and I was normal with a new car; however, 4 months later I am losing coolant from the intake manifold loosing up, after the first repair, where the bolts where simply tightened up it was ok , now it is leaking all around the intake gasket on to the electrical system and transmission. I took the car to the dealer, and was told there was a recall on the Monte Carlos for this problem but my engine is not affected I have a 3. 4 liter and the recall was on 3. 1 and 3. 8 engines. I have been going back and forth with the dealer and chevy USA on this for several months now with no resolution, my car was under warranty when I first noticed this and was told it was "nothing to worry about" now it is not under warranty and the problem is worse I am hoping in writing you this it can be investigated as to why I have the same problem with my car as the other engine sizes but my motor is not part of the repair recall, it is obvious to me that this is a design defect on my motor. The intake should not just come loose from the engine after 20,000 and 40,000 miles should it? the vehicle is a 2001 chevy Monte Carlo LS with the 3. 4 liter v6 auto transmission.