Engine Cooling System Problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo - part 2

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that there had been strong fumes of fuel and oil out side of the vehicle and on the inside of the vehicle which was progressing. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to determine when the parts and permanent remedy would become available to repair the vehicle within a reasonable time frame. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed as the contact continued to experience the condition. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine a specific date that the vehicle would receive the part to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

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The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall called for the replacement of the front valve cover only, even though the rear valve cover was leaking at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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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.

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The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, when the vehicle began to smoke both inside the vehicle and under the hood of the vehicle without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle along with all the other occupants. A fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The contact attempted to put out the fire however, was unable to lift the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. The two occupants received smoke inhalation and slight burns to their arms. No medical attention was needed. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while parked, fumes of smoke was noticed coming from the hood before it caught fire. The failure recurred intermittently. No fire report was filed. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an offer to buy the vehicle was given but the contact declined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000(engine and engine cooling) however, the remedy or part for the recall was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jo.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong burning fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the key was difficut to turn over to start the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and upon further inspection under the hood, it was noticed that there was a fire near the engine compartment that burned various components and the parts that fractured ejected from the vehicle as well as flames. The driver did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to get a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for further inspection and diagnosis to determine the failure. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000. Dyd.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed to perform the repair 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. Js.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

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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 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, smoke emitted from under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown parts related to the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

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.

My 2002 chevy Monte Carlo has been experiencing electrical problems since I have owned it. The cruise control comes on without being selected and then the heating/cooling systems goes off and on by itself. The turn signal goes on and off. Sometimes it will work sometimes it will not. The fuel gauge does not register correctly goes up and down so I am never sure what is in the tank. Occasionally the car will not start at all even though the lights work, the radio plays, and everything else will operate inside the car. I will sit and wait a while. After about 15-25 minutes I will try to start it and then it will start up. This has been happening more and more. I have talked to other chevy Monte Carlo owner and they have had the same problems with their car.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the cooling system failed and caused the heating system to also fail. In addition, the instrument panel lights would flicker on and off. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection. The failure was located at the ignition and the electrical system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,045 and the current mileage was 124,161. Updated 04/02/lj updated 04/03/13.

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 heat in my 2006 chevy Monte Carlo only gets hot when the vehicle is in motion. It blows cold at idle despite having it turned to settings for heat.

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While driving my 20065 chevy Monte Carlo the other day at high way speed my traction control light came on the car did a hard jerk causing me to jerk back breaking drivers seat had to tie down with rope to get it home. . And the engine has lost its power. . . What is gm doing about this safety issue. . . . And will gm fix this before some one gets killed.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Only has 59,000 miles. Car stalled in traffic. No crash/accident resulted. Intake gasket leaked anti-freeze into engine and oil lubrication system. The anti-freeze got into the ball bearings (as well as rest of engine) and caused corrosion damage and misfires. The engine threw a rod. The nearest Chevrolet dealership says that the engine must be replaced, and will cost $5,000 dollars. Warranty is no longer active despite low mileage due to number of years that have passed, nor will they offer a discount. However, this problem is a notorious problem with the 3. 4l v6 engine offered by Chevrolet/hm. However, they refuse to acknowledge the problem despite the fact that thousands of complaints are listed all across the internet on this specific issue. This issue can also cause manifold explosions and collapses and related engine failures.

The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for remedy repairs. In addition, there was oil leaking onto the engine, which the contact stated could potentially start a fire. The contact believed the issue should have been addressed in the recent recall because it was a safety issue. The current and failure mileages were approximately 98,000.

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I purchased a 2006 Monte Carlo last year which had 25,000 miles on it right when it hit 30,000 miles the heat stopped working at idle. It only works when accelerating. In the winter every stop light you go to or any time you are coasting the windshield and other glass will fog and freeze up I have had many near accidents because of this including veering into oncoming traffic. I have two young children and I don't need them getting hurt or worse because chevy cant stand behind there cars. Almost everyone I have talked to with this car and online have the same problem something needs to be done.

Son owns 2002 Monte Carlo coupe. Recently, the catalytic converter plugged and backed up heat into the intake manifold and burnt a hole into the intake manifold. It is not allowing coolant into the intake manifold. He went to carcomplaints. Com and found many others with the same problem, some even having fires develop. The car is sitting in the shop still, x 1-1/2 months, with lots of repair required and cost.

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.

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the part for the repair was unavailable due to a massive back order. The contact was displeased with the service regarding the recall repair. He is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The authorized dealer confirmed that the VIN was included in the recall, but the contact disagrees with the recall remedy. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable.

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle lost power. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Upon further inspection, he noticed flames near the engine. He was able to safely extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to determine the cause of the failure. The repair would cost $7,000. The vehicle was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling), although the failures were identical. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. After driving 40 mph, the contact smells burning oil and occasionally notices smoke under the hood of the vehicle. He received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The remedy was to remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new spark plug wire retainers. The contact believes that this will not repair the actual defect and the leak will still occur. He believes that the recall should offer a permanent repair to stop the leakage. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 137,674.

I own a lemon of a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ss. Nothing but problems since I bought it last year. Steering column problems, cost $200. 00 to fix, catalytic converter replaced, covered by warranty thank god. Today it is in the shop again for leaky gasket and wheel bearing/ hub replacement which is costing another $500. 00. This was bad because the abs breaks didn't always work which was scary since I wondered when they were going to give out totally and I would be in an accident. The transmission solenoid also needed to be replaced which cost us another $700. 00. Is there any help for us? I wonder what will be next with this car, it is a nice looking car, but it sucks mechanically!! please help! any suggestions?.

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.

The car would lose power at higher rpm's every now and again before problem became an everyday problem. Then one day a loud bang and car ran horrible. Drove it until it wouldn't hardly stay running. Couldn't figure out the problem. Car gave code for faulty egr valve. Replaced, didn't change anything. The converter had to be replaced, ran better but still not correct. The muffler shop said I had a warped plastic intake, needed to replace. I bought the part and replaced. Still didn't fix the problem completely. Then I was told the intake gasket was faulty. Replaced those, and runs much better. Still not correct, don't know if it is a result from all that was wrong. My complaint is for the converter, plastic intake, and the intake manifold gaskets. The intake gaskets were destroyed from the dexcool anti-freeze installed from factory. I hear many complaints about the plastic intakes and I believe that one of these caused the converter to fail. I have the intake, and the intake gaskets that I replaced. Will keep parts until I get more info on this. Also have all cost info. Did much of the repair on my own.

My 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was recently diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket that needs to be replaced (due to leaking of engine coolant). Two mechanics informed me the repair costs would be between $800-$1000. After further research, I discovered several general motors vehicles between 1996-2002 had this same problem. Though no official recall was done, gm did publish a technical service bulletin regarding this problem a few years ago. I know canada has filed class action suits against canada gm concerning this issue. The car only has 120k miles on it, and the bluebook states the value to be around $2200. Does the state of maryland have information on this issue requiring gm to perform this work under some kind of warranty?.

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2001 Monte Carlo 75,000 miles 3. 8l v6 plastic intake manifold broke had to be replaced at a cost of $700. 00. This happened before I ever had to have a tune-up on my Monte Carlo. What's wrong with this picture?.

2/28/2007. 2002 chevy Monte Carlo's cooling system failed which caused the engine to fail. The engine was rebuilt. The consumer was told that there was a service bulletin issued to dealers but there was no customer notification. This failure has been reported to the manufacturer.

I purchased a 2002 Monte Carlo, and within a year the low coolant light came on, I took it back to where I purchased it and they said it was an electrical problem, and I had nothing to worry about, but each time my oil was changed they filled my coolant, and eventually the light went out, recently I have had to add coolant (dex cool) every other day, and I was told that my intake manifold gasket as gone out, and after speaking with three other mechanics they informed me this was common with gm engines of my year, now I am looking to spend somewhere around $800, to fix my car.

My 2002 Monte Carlo gm 3. 4l engine leaks oil into cooling system. This is a known problem with the 3. 4l engine. Several people I know that own this very engine experience the same problem. It is believed that dexcool antifreeze installed in the car when new, reacts with the intake manifold gasket causing deterioration of the gasket. This results in engine oil seeping into the cooling system contaminating the radiator, sensors and all parts related. Gm dealers would not fix, car just out of warranty.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, consumer would like the manufacturer to cover the cost of replacing the faulty intake manifold gasket. The failed intake manifold caused the coolant light to illuminate on the dash.