Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
(lt dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving and idled, the temperature gauge increased indicating the vehicle was overheating. As a result, the contact had to pull over for a moment for the engine to cool. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the intake manifold had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not \repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 142,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Three days after the vehicle was purchased it caught fire and was destroyed. The fire department was notified; however, the fire extinguished itself. Nhtsa 09v116000 recall is related to the exhaust manifold. There were no injuries. The contact has no knowledge of a police report being filed. The failure mileage was 134,665.