14 problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2003 Monte Carlo.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When the vehicle was started, it shook. The vehicle was driven to the dealer (white allen Chevrolet, 442 n. Main st, dayton, OH 45405) for diagnostic testing. The dealer aknowledged the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) as a possible solution, but the VIN was excluded from the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 94,968.
The contact owns a 2003 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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the beauty cover was removed as a remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), which left all the engine wires exposed. The contact believed that the remedy presented a safety risk. The dealer stated that they were following manufacturer instructions. The manufacturer was made aware of the safety concern. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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.
The contact owned a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the flames engulfed from under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was not notified and no police report was filed. The vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ad.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle overheated. The contact added antifreeze into the radiator and discovered a leak. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the upper manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle leaks fuel from the front passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) recall repair however, the dealer did not have the parts available. The dealer placed a troff on the vehicle to direct the leak in a different direction however, the recall repair was not done. The contact notified the manufacturer who stated the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact stated that when the vehicle is turned on smoke emits from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact does not drive the vehicle to avoid the consequence of a fire indicated in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Gl.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that she received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately called the dealer. He was informed that the parts for the repair were on a national backorder and would be unavailable for at least two weeks. The failure and current mileages were 47,000. Updated 07/17/09 updated 07/20/09.
I have had to repair/replace my cooling system twice, at my own expense. I own a 2003 chevy Monte Carlo. Dexcool coolant which is the only coolant recommended for gm cars is all that I have used since I have owned the car (bought new). There is a recall on dexcool that is under litigation, however, my manifold is now cracked from the dexcool gunking my engine. Once again, I am stuck with the bill. Gm is denying there is a problem, but there are other owners who have had this problem. Please help- I am out of money, and a car.