general problems of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The service manager told me the engine cover will be removed and not replaced. This downgrades the vehicle as the engine cover is part of the appearance element and gives a certain amount of protection to some components and wiring harnesses. It will soon be a classic and the engine cover is part of the original equiptment that needs to be on it. There is no logical reason the valve cover gasket cannot be replaced and keep the engine cover in place. Thank you for your help.

I had an engine fire. Complete loss of car.

Takata recall. Well I noticed it dropping oil onto the engine & intake 12/5/2018 and now it seems like it's been getting worse cuz it's gets so hot it starts smoking from the oil on the engine intake I'm still driving the car.

Recall #15757. The remedy in part says "the engine's plastic �beauty� cover and plastic oil fill tube extension will be removed, if they haven't been already, also free of charge. " if they do not replace this part it detracts from the appearance, and also devalues the car! the repairs should be required not to affect the value of the car!! thanks.

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer writes in regards to removal of engine plastic "beauty" cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension recall notice.

The car dont want to start up but in 5 mins it will start up but now when I try to start the car it keep cranking even when I im not turning the key.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle would suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer was not notified of the failure. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 143,000. Jft.

Engine fire engulfed the whole front end. There was a recall by gm #15757. Received a letter indicating possible engine compartment fire. Called dealership several times and informed that needed part was not available. While driving vehicle home on city street the engine compartment went up in flames. Video was taken of the fire.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While traveling on the highway at approximately 57 mph, the vehicle started smoking heavily and the contact pulled off the highway to a rest area. The fire department was called and the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) two months prior. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When the ignition was turned to the on position, the plastic intake plenum cover for the engine detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine); 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 stated the recall should be repaired on both sides of the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl-the ocntact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle front end of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There was not any injuries. A fire/police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available. Ss.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine, engine coolant) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

My 2003 montee ss had been smoking and having problems accelerating & shifting and put on testers and read code and I needed a air flow sensor so I had that put on, was recommended I get tune up so I got that, and had just put new battery in the car. The following day after putting gas in the car I was leaving gas station and lost acceleration again and the car smoked again. I soon lost all power including gas & breaks and windows. People passing by were honking and said the underneath of car and under hood had flames in front of car. I had to throw it in park and jump out because the peddles quit working and the car exploded in flames and had I not had my window down I would have been locked inside and could have lost my life. The engine and whole electrical wire harness had caught fire and the car burned up with 3-5 minutes. This was our only car and the only means of getting disabled child to the appointments he needed and to work and has put hardship on our family.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact had to make numerous attempts to start the vehicle. The failure occurred three times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. Updated 10/29/cn.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving various speeds, the check engine, service traction, and abs warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front wheel hub with the abs sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel hubs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted or notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,856.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated while parked, the vehicle unexpectedly engulfed into flames. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely and sustained no personal injuries. The fire department extinguished the flames and the vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,129. The VIN was unavailable. Js close window.

I had to replace my cat converter at approx. 65,000 miles, have intermittent headlight failure when switching from high to low beams, certain lights on the stereo and climate controls have gone out, and security/key lock cylinder issues, where the car won't start for an hour or so. Car now has 86,000miles, issues still exist. This is the jeff gordon edition.

The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. After starting the vehicle, the low oil pressure light illuminated. The contact noticed oil present on the carport floor. Two dealers diagnosed the failure and stated that there was a blown oil filter, which could not have been caused by a pothole. After performing an internal diagnostic and engine oil tests, the dealer stated that the valves were sticking in the fuel pump and the engine needed to be replaced. The repairs would cost over $4,000. The manufacturer agreed to call the contact by March 31, 2008 to assist her with resolving the issues; however, the repairs would be the dealer's responsibility. The failure mileage was 40,027 and current mileage was 46,000.