Nine problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2002 Monte Carlo.
Two issues: (1) the intake manifold on my 2002 Monte Carlo 3. 8l v6 exploded when the ignition key was turned, and it exploded with such force that the oil cap (screwed in with thick threads) was blown off. Had my mechanic had his head under there when his counterpart turned the key it would have killed him as shrapnel flew everywhere. Gm had a recall regarding the exploding of intake manifolds on this exact engine but it only went up to mdl yr 2000. The circumstances and effects are identical including the engine model. I have photographs of the carnage this explosion caused but would need your email address to send them to you. (2) as the NHTSA is aware, gm has recently issued a third recall for leaking valve cover gaskets that have started fires in this same vehicle. By sheer coincidence on the same day that gm announced this third recall I paid my mechanic over $300. 00 to replace these valve cover gaskets and I want gm to reimburse me for this. It was posing a fire hazard and we transport our young grandchildren in this vehicle. Although gm has admitted in writing that they have my correct address on file as registered with the massachusetts department of motor vehicles they do not know why I was never notified about the oil leaks causing fires nor will they elaborate as to why or indicate that they will research why I was never notified. Their records will bear out that I was never informed of any such recall. I am getting nothing from gm but the standard party line and need them to look at and repair this intake manifold issue now. It is my only transportation and is dead. I have asked for them to provide a rental but they have not responded. Please, your assistance is desperately needed. My wife and I are raising our two young grandchildren and I need to be able to get to work. We can not afford a rental until such time as gm decides to address this issue.
Went out to start car. Turned on key, set radio. Then turned key to start engine with a resulting loud explosion from under hood. In hurry to get up hood and extinguish fire experienced burns on hands from lifting hood and a fuel line that was squirting fuel/flames. Fire extinguisher extinguished flames. Upper intake manifold is blow apart with multiple sensors destroyed. Thank god this happened at home with an extinguisher handy and not driving down the road with no time to slow down.
The plastic intake manifold cracked and the antifreeze went into the oil and the engine blew up in the middle of rush hour traffic.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that as he attempted to start the vehicle, the intake manifold exploded without warning. A fire erupted and the contact was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and lodged a report for the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000. Kmj.
I own a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 53,000 miles on it with intermediate shaft problems and intake manifold gasket problems. Both are apparently common on this make and model. Chevrolet should make these repairs. The steering can be affected, which is a hazard and the gasket could cause engine freeze up while driving, also a hazard.
Low coolant light came on and after contacting and researching gm coolant systems failures it turned out to be a ban manifold having to also replace the waterpump and several oil changes my engine may never be the same. This is an engineering defect wich should be recalled instead of loosing customers.
Vehicle would overheat and loses coolant while driving. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. Dealer was notified and informed consumer that problem was not covered under a recall.
Lower coolant light come on because of poor sealant of the lower intake manifold. This resulted in anti freeze leaking.
E-mail fm consumer (IL) re the defective gm 3. 4 engine intake manifold in his 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The faulty intake manifold caused atifreeze to leak from the vehicle. The catalytic converter became clogged at 77000 miles.