Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo - part 1

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.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a burning type odor was present coming through the air vents inside the cabin of the vehicle. When pressing the accelerator pedal the oil gauge increased to high. Also the engine had overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer regarding NHTSA recall campaign 15v201000(engine) but the part had to be order and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 215,000.

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I had an engine fire. Complete loss of car.

No lights on dash board.

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Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & gm, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.

Leaks timing and head gaskets.

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Started car and heard a loud boom and then smoke under the hood and intake cover and harness on fire.

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We bought the 2000 chevy Monte Carlo ss VIN 2g1wx12k9y9171978 back in June 2019 we have done some regular repairs on it when we first got it and everything worked great! started every single time. 02/18/2020 we went to start it and it was acting like the battery was dead. Went and check the battery volt read and it was reading at 8 so I hooked up jumper cable to it and let it sit for a couple minutes. Got in a turned the key over to start it. The whole plastic intake blew up and pieces went everywhere. Then caught fire. It was so bad very scary. The damage was little compared of what it could have been if the hood was closed.

The car's fuel gage stopped working. The car wouldn't turn over when I started it so I got a new battery since it said my old one was bad, but it's still not working. The security light is on and I don't understand why and if this is affecting it from turning on.

Engine backfired and exploded upon ignition after sitting for a week. Engine was cold and in cold weather. 3 foot flames, minor burns and injuries sustained er visit for smoke inhalation while extinguishing fire. Vehicle was parked on private property. A neighbor's car the same make and model similar year did the same thing a few weeks ago.

Engine fire claim# 3012335953.

Security lights comes on and car dies,ignition switch faulty,car start but dies.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle started to shudder and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the vehicle's battery exploded. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.

Car was recalled and fixed - stating if the recall was not fixed the motor could catch fire. Car was repaired in 2017 and last week; I started the vehicle and the motor caught fire. Please tell me what I do now. . . Car was stationary; caught on fire at attempted start up.

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.

In late 2015, and again in January 2016, we received notice from gm that the following recall applied to our vehicle: NHTSA recall number: 15v701, manufacturer recall number: n150757 this is a recall to remedy leaking valve cover gaskets. We contacted the local Chevrolet dealer from whom we purchased the vehicle and were informed that "parts are on national backorder. " we have contacted the dealer repeatedly since then, and have been told each time that the parts are on backorder, and that we would be contacted when they were in stock. The last such call was 7/29/2016. It is now September. This might be understandable if the recall involved precision parts such as airbags, or complex assemblies such as a transmission. That is not the case. It's a valve cover (plastic molded) and gasket for the most popular engine gm ever made - possibly the most popular engine in history. We suspect that either the dealer or the manufacturer is reluctant to invest their service department time in this low-value, low-profile recall.

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 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 60 mph, the temperature and fuel gauges displayed incorrect readings. In addition, the low coolant warning light illuminated even though there was coolant in the vehicle. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 163,000.

2001 Monte Carlo ss. Consumer writes in regards to leaking valve cover gasket.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact observed smoke and fire coming under the hood. The local fire department extinguished the fire. The garage and fence were damaged during the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was diagnosed as destroyed. A fire report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Upper intake explosion on the 3800 series ii engine. Try to start car. It turned over twice and explode catching fire. Car was in the driveway.

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair front valve cover and gasket recall notice. The consumer referenced recall # 15v701000.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle caught fire and that he received a recall in accordance with the fire that occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 130,000. Ad.

In the morning when starting the car it sputters like it's gasping for gas. . . I turn key off then restart and the engine starts normally.

Transmisson will shift hard sometimes from complete stop or while traveling , mainly from complete stop or stopping at stop light and not a complete stop . Its like it is slipping. Now air bag light is coming sometimes when car is 1st crank. Dash is also coming apart. Car has 118,000 miles on it. Trasmission is worring me the most.

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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.

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. I have repeatedly asked gm why I never received any recall notices relative to the leaking valve covers. They have not answered this question. I want gm to reimburse me for this repair.

On September 24, 2015, my wife was driving our Monte Carlo. Unbeknown to her the car began smoking underneath, causing loss of control with neither steering nor braking capability. Other drivers, noticing the smoke, were attempting to notify her of the impending fire. She was able to drive about another mile before losing control and crashing into a tree on my neighbor¿s yard. The car became completely engulfed in flames and was destroyed. Were it not for several good samaritans, and police and fire personnel, she would have been killed. All documentation is available for review.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle smoke was present coming from the engine. After lifting the hood the contact discovered flames coming from the engine. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000. Jft.