Engine Cooling System problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While adding engine oil to the vehicle, smoke fumes appeared before the engine suddenly caught fire. The contact extinguished the fire. There were no reports filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,356.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle jerked and the computer turned on and off as smoke emitted under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire. A police and a fire report were not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in 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 failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the necessary recall repair part was unavailable. A remedy had not yet been determined for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair part to become available to the public. The contact also stated that several appointments were secured to have the vehicle repaired; however, the dealer continuously cancelled and rescheduled appointments to their discretion without notifying the contact. The contact was unsure how the dealer was making appointments for repairs when there was no remedy available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but provided no assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed to perform the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Whenever the vehicle was started, a burning odor was noticed from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact took the vehicle in for the recall repair and informed the dealer of the burning odor; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, when the vehicle began to smoke both inside the vehicle and under the hood of the vehicle without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle along with all the other occupants. A fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The contact attempted to put out the fire however, was unable to lift the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The two occupants received smoke inhalation and slight burns to their arms. No medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while parked, fumes of smoke was noticed coming from the hood before it caught fire. The failure recurred intermittently. No fire report was filed. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an offer to buy the vehicle was given but the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000(engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jo.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong burning fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to perform 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Js.

My 2002 chevy Monte Carlo has been experiencing electrical problems since I have owned it. The cruise control comes on without being selected and then the heating/cooling systems goes off and on by itself. The turn signal goes on and off. Sometimes it will work sometimes it will not. The fuel gauge does not register correctly goes up and down so I am never sure what is in the tank. Occasionally the car will not start at all even though the lights work, the radio plays, and everything else will operate inside the car. I will sit and wait a while. After about 15-25 minutes I will try to start it and then it will start up. This has been happening more and more. I have talked to other chevy Monte Carlo owner and they have had the same problems with their car.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Only has 59,000 miles. Car stalled in traffic. No crash/accident resulted. Intake gasket leaked anti-freeze into engine and oil lubrication system. The anti-freeze got into the ball bearings (as well as rest of engine) and caused corrosion damage and misfires. The engine threw a rod. The nearest Chevrolet dealership says that the engine must be replaced, and will cost $5,000 dollars. Warranty is no longer active despite low mileage due to number of years that have passed, nor will they offer a discount. However, this problem is a notorious problem with the 3. 4l v6 engine offered by Chevrolet/hm. However, they refuse to acknowledge the problem despite the fact that thousands of complaints are listed all across the internet on this specific issue. This issue can also cause manifold explosions and collapses and related engine failures.

Son owns 2002 Monte Carlo coupe. Recently, the catalytic converter plugged and backed up heat into the intake manifold and burnt a hole into the intake manifold. It is not allowing coolant into the intake manifold. He went to carcomplaints. Com and found many others with the same problem, some even having fires develop. The car is sitting in the shop still, x 1-1/2 months, with lots of repair required and cost.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the part for the repair was unavailable due to a massive back order. The contact was displeased with the service regarding the recall repair. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.

I own a lemon of a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ss. Nothing but problems since I bought it last year. Steering column problems, cost $200. 00 to fix, catalytic converter replaced, covered by warranty thank god. Today it is in the shop again for leaky gasket and wheel bearing/ hub replacement which is costing another $500. 00. This was bad because the abs breaks didn't always work which was scary since I wondered when they were going to give out totally and I would be in an accident. The transmission solenoid also needed to be replaced which cost us another $700. 00. Is there any help for us? I wonder what will be next with this car, it is a nice looking car, but it sucks mechanically!! please help! any suggestions?.

2/28/2007. 2002 chevy Monte Carlo's cooling system failed which caused the engine to fail. The engine was rebuilt. The consumer was told that there was a service bulletin issued to dealers but there was no customer notification. This failure has been reported to the manufacturer.

I purchased a 2002 Monte Carlo, and within a year the low coolant light came on, I took it back to where I purchased it and they said it was an electrical problem, and I had nothing to worry about, but each time my oil was changed they filled my coolant, and eventually the light went out, recently I have had to add coolant (dex cool) every other day, and I was told that my intake manifold gasket as gone out, and after speaking with three other mechanics they informed me this was common with gm engines of my year, now I am looking to spend somewhere around $800, to fix my car.

My 2002 Monte Carlo gm 3. 4l engine leaks oil into cooling system. This is a known problem with the 3. 4l engine. Several people I know that own this very engine experience the same problem. It is believed that dexcool antifreeze installed in the car when new, reacts with the intake manifold gasket causing deterioration of the gasket. This results in engine oil seeping into the cooling system contaminating the radiator, sensors and all parts related. Gm dealers would not fix, car just out of warranty.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, consumer would like the manufacturer to cover the cost of replacing the faulty intake manifold gasket. The failed intake manifold caused the coolant light to illuminate on the dash.

We own a 2002 chevy Monte Carlo. The vehicle started to overheat. The dealer told us it needs a new head gasket at a cost of $1000. 00 plus. I called chevy to see if this was a common problem since the car only has 50,000 miles on it and they said yes. They have not issued a recall. After doing research I have found out that many people are experiencing this problem and chevy will not fix this defect.