Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners have reported 4 problems related to engine belts and pulleys (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the Monte Carlo.
Defective timing belt - timing belt fails completely at 25,700 miles, less than half the mileage listed in owner documentation (60000 miles, no time given). Failure at higher speeds could result in loss of engine power, resulting in loss of control due to loss of power steering and brake function.
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The timing belt was replaced twice.
Consumer states they had vehicle service,dealer found cracks in the serpentine belt. Nlm.
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The pistons and rings were initially replaced after hearing tapping noises in engine compartment. Five months later, the cam and lifters were replaced which still doesn't seem to have fixed the engine problems. The brake caliper has "hung up" numerous times since the car purchased. Complaints started for that problem soon after purchase and was finally fixed in may of 2001. June 2001, problem still exists. Dealer says in order to check the problem we have to pay diagnostic fee even though the factory warranty is still in effect. June 2001, now the tensioner pulley is bad. What next???.
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