57 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2004 Monte Carlo.
Failure of speedometer other instruments in the cluster appear to be functioning properly. Sometimes the speedometer will register properly and the next minute it will say 15 when the speed is actually 55 or above. There is no consistency to this problem as it will malfunction at any time. Using the cruise control appears to have no effect on the problem. I am amazed at all of the complaints registered here and there still has been no recall. Gm can be reached at 800-222-1020 and a complaint can be filed with them also. I inquired about a recall and I was not asked if I wanted to file a complaint. I had to ask them if I could. Every call should count.
My oil pressure gage went out then my tachometer went out and now the speedometer went out.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer in the vehicle suddenly stopped working. The speedometer dial randomly moves up and down regardless of the speed. The speedometer has displayed 60 mph when the vehicle was at a stop sign, as well as 15 mph when the contact was really traveling at least 60 mph. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and they stated that the instrument cluster panel was the cause of the failure. Currently, the dial remains at zero. The contact believes that the manufacturer should be responsible for this defect because she is unable to determine what speed she is traveling. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 71,000.
There was nothing wrong with my car until one night and they suddenly I look down and my speedometer says I'm going 110 when I'm only going 30. This happens every day. I will be driving for about 30 minutes and then my speedometer will be reading the wrong thing. My tachometer will be wrong as well. I went to the gm dealer and they said that to fix it would be 350 dollars. While I was there they said that the gm trucks had a recall for they instrument cluster and it is the same one that is in my Monte Carlo. This is a safety hazard towards anyone who has this type of model instrument cluster.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the instrument cluster stopped working. The speedometer reads 100 mph when the contact is really driving 30 mph. The failure occurs daily. The dealer stated that the repair would cost $350-400. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 69,000.
Speedometer does not work, it might read 35mph when your are going 55mph, or it might read 99mph when your going 55mph. Sometimes it stay at 35 mph when you stop, and starts from there.
I have a 2004 Monte Carlo LS and about 6 months ago the speedometer would not display the correct speed and now it doesn't work at all. I have dealt with it and paid an issued speeding ticket. Today the temperature gauge was reading hot. I immediately panicked and pulled over wondering why my car would be over heating after only 2 miles worth of driving. I sat for about 5 minutes before opening the hood. The vehicle was not hot and had coolant. When I got in to continue my drive I started the engine and the temperature gauge went all the way past hot to the 9 o'clock position where it is now stuck resting against the fuel gauge. Im now afraid of driving the vehicle specially if the next gauge goes too. The repair must be done at the dealership and they want 500-1500 dollars. I am a parent of 6 and do not have that money. I have noticed this is such a big issue with this car. I just wish I would have known about it before I bought it. I want to know why there is no recall on this dangerous problem with my vehicle.
My 2004 Monte Carlo ss is having severe safety issues due to faulty instrument cluster. Speedometer reads 110mph even when shut off. Coolant temp gauge doesn't work. So going down the highway I have no clue how fast I am going or if the motor is going to blow up due to overheating. Turns out gm recalled several 2004-2006 vehicles for the same issue. 2005 Monte Carlo has the same issue. I have spoke to gm about issue and they said they will not recall the cars or cover any of the repairs. This website here has 47 complaints so far for the same issue. Why will they not recall the car and fix this issue? will it take someone getting killed for them to actually do something about this well known problem? gm is aware of the problem with the Monte Carlo's. They just choose to not fix it and soak the customer for $500 plus to fix the issue.
The gas gauge along with other areas in my dash seem to have a short because it works on and off.
Instrument cluster gauges are not reading correctly. It started with the gas gauge and has now progressed to all gauges in error. Have talked to others and looked on the internet and discovered that this is a very common failure. I consider this a hazard since speed and engine condition cannot be determined. I have not taken it to the dealer yet.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 65 mph, the speedometer dial moved back and forth inadvertently. The contact continued to drive the vehicle for approximately one year and the failure continued intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 60,700 and failure mileage was 45,000.
Speedometer went haywire back in Feb 2008. Would read many mph higher than current speed. Would read 30-40mph at idle or when shut off. Took car to chevy dealer. They testing it and found nothing wrong but was told it would be $500 to replace if it happens again. It worked fine until today when the problem returned. Did some research online and found many 2004 chevy owners (monte carlo's and impala's) with same problem. Gm does not appear to want to do anything. Research asked anyone with similar problem to report to gm and NHTSA.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer would go to 30 mph when the vehicle was turned off. When the vehicle was turned on, the speedometer would read 35 mph even though he was driving 65 mph. The failure has been occurring for a year and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact stated that this was a safety issue because the vehicle travels at speeds that are not within regulation and could lead to speeding tickets and crashes. The current mileage was 39,000 and failure mileage was 33,000.
Instrument cluster inoperative. Speedometer says you are doing 110 mph when car is shut off and in park. Temperature gauge does not register. Always reads cold. Tachometer barely works. All gauges give a false reading. Contacted gm about the problem and they said it is not a safety concern so it will not be recalled. Quoted over $500 to replace the instrument cluster. Driver message center pops up random warnings, like check air pressure when air pressure is fine. Not sure how this does not classify as a safety concern when you have no clue how fast you are going, if the car is going to overheat, if the oil pressure is too high or low, or if the super charger boost is correct. Gm needs to recall these cars and fix it before someone gets seriously injured!!!!!.
To the best of my knowledge, any time the wipers, lights, rear-defrost, or when its just cold out, the instrument cluster stops functioning. Notably the speedometer will go up with speed, but not go back down. This also applies to the oil pressure, temperature, fuel and rpm gauges. This defect makes it so I have no idea what speed I am traveling and can be a risk to hazardous road conditions.
The speedomter and rpm gauges work irratically, and are not accurate. There were no signs that this was starting it just one day started for no apparent reason. I have spoken to serveral owners of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo's in my area, and all have the same problems. Chevrolet needs to recall these dash clusters.
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo gauge cluster is erratic and does not work properly I did receive a recall for my 2004 chevy silverado for the same problem but am not having any problems with that vehicle dealership told me they should have a recall on all 2004 models as they are all made at the same manufacturer.
At approximately 45,000 miles the speedometer quit reading correctly. Next the tachometer went haywire. Now the temp gauge has quit.
: the contact stated while driving 40 mph,the vehicle lost power without warning. No dash panel lights illuminated to indicate a failure. The engine was easily restarted, but the vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection. A diagnostic test was performed which indicated the fuel relay connector hose was loose. Although this was repaired, the problem persisted. The vehicle is currently at the dealership awaiting further inspection. Updated on 05/16/2006. The brakes pulsated while braking. The dealer replaced the rotors because the were pitted and warped. They also replaced the rear brakes.
My 2004 chevy Monte Carlo dash board just stop working gm did nothing to fix this problem I am still driving without any dash board instruments and they wonder why americans buy hondas this is the last chevy for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Warped dashboard in my 2004 Monte Carlo, radio face also gets blistering hot, trunk lid open appears all the time on dash, too k to dealer, trunk lid fixed new dash installed 3 days later dash warped worse than before and both side pillars now cracked, brakes still noisy and pedal to the floor, dealer states normal. Scheduling for my second dashboard, and still no answers on why you cant touch the radio.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle suddenly shut off causing the driver to loose control and crash into the rear of a second vehicle. The contact suffered a head injury during the incident and the vehicle was completely destroyed. A police report was taken at the scene. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the in June 2015 a recall notice for nhsta campaign number 14v400(electrical systems) was received. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 15,000. Jft.