NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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233 reportsMileage unknown · Jul 17, 2008
Electrical System
MY MONTE CARLO HAS A POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE IGNITION. WHEN I START CAR, THE HOME LINK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND THE SWITCH FOR HEAT AND AIR WONT COME ON UNTIL I TAP ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. SOMETIMES I CANT GET THOSE THINGS TO WORK AT ALL BY TAPPING ON IT. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND WAS WONDERING IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH OTHERS. T…
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MY MONTE CARLO HAS A POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE IGNITION. WHEN I START CAR, THE HOME LINK, CRUISE CONTROL, AND THE SWITCH FOR HEAT AND AIR WONT COME ON UNTIL I TAP ON THE IGNITION SWITCH. SOMETIMES I CANT GET THOSE THINGS TO WORK AT ALL BY TAPPING ON IT. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND WAS WONDERING IF THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH OTHERS. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERYTIME I SHUT OFF THE CAR. NO APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE. ITS EVERYDAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10234641
36,200 miles · May 14, 2008
Fuel System, GasolineService Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. ONCE HE RETURNED HOME, HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED ONTO HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. ONCE HE RETURNED HOME, HE NOTICED A LARGE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID HAD LEAKED ONTO HIS DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE SALT USED ON THE ROADS DURING THE WINTER. THE CONTACT HAD THE SERVICE CENTER ORDER THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,646. UPDATED 6/2/08 *CN THE BRAKES FAILED DUE TO A RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE LINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN STAINLESS STEEL. THE GAS LINE WAS ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF RUSTING.
NHTSA ODI #10227711
103,767 miles · Apr 1, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE BATTERY DIED AND THE CONTACT JUMPSTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BLOW ITS COVER. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, A RECALL WAS PERFORMED RELATING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE BATTERY DIED AND THE CONTACT JUMPSTARTED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION THAT CAUSED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD TO BLOW ITS COVER. PRIOR TO THE CONTACT PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, A RECALL WAS PERFORMED RELATING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY). SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED, THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,767 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,983.
NHTSA ODI #10223058
Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO SS HAS PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM WHICH HAS A RECALL ON IT BUT MY VIN ISN'T INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10222692
122,000 miles · Feb 20, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
WITH NO INDICATION OF TROUBLE, THE CAR STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RE-STARTED, SOMETIMES IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED. AFTER TOWED TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR AND NO CAUSE IS IDENTIFIED. LAST YEAR THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE AIR CONTROL AND CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THE PROBLEM RETUR…
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WITH NO INDICATION OF TROUBLE, THE CAR STALLS AND SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT CAN BE RE-STARTED, SOMETIMES IT CANNOT BE RESTARTED. AFTER TOWED TO THE DEALER, THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR AND NO CAUSE IS IDENTIFIED. LAST YEAR THE DEALER REPLACED THE IDLE AIR CONTROL AND CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY, BUT THE PROBLEM RETURNED INTERMITTENTLY. IT HAS OCCURRED ONCE / WEEK FOR THE LAST MONTH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218610
Mileage unknown · Sep 29, 2007
Exterior LightingFuel System, Other
FLASHER HAZARD SWITCH AND GAS GAUGE INDICATOR WERE FOUND TO BE ISSUES IN THE PAST BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY TYPE OF RECALL. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE PRESENT IN MY 2000 MONTE CARLO. I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FLASHER SWITCH AT A LOCAL DEALER AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT A RECALL. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE SWITCH. I PURCHAS…
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FLASHER HAZARD SWITCH AND GAS GAUGE INDICATOR WERE FOUND TO BE ISSUES IN THE PAST BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY TYPE OF RECALL. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE PRESENT IN MY 2000 MONTE CARLO. I PURCHASED A REPLACEMENT FLASHER SWITCH AT A LOCAL DEALER AND NOTHING WAS SAID ABOUT A RECALL. I HAVE NOT YET REPLACED THE SWITCH. I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND FEEL IF GM KNEW ABOUT THIS ISSUE, I SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONTACTED LONG AGO TO HAVE THIS ISSUE RECTIFIED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10204446
Mileage unknown · Sep 28, 2007
Steering
STEERING: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM MY STEERING COLUMN. STEERING GEAR AND OR FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING/GOING UP AND DOWN A DRIVEWAY MOVEMENT OF MY STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. MY MOTHER IS A SENIOR CITIZEN AND THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME SHE WILL HAVE TO GET HER CAR FIXED FOR THIS. ONCE TWO YEARS AGAIN AND NOW. GENE…
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STEERING: CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM MY STEERING COLUMN. STEERING GEAR AND OR FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING BRAKING/GOING UP AND DOWN A DRIVEWAY MOVEMENT OF MY STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. MY MOTHER IS A SENIOR CITIZEN AND THIS WILL BE THE SECOND TIME SHE WILL HAVE TO GET HER CAR FIXED FOR THIS. ONCE TWO YEARS AGAIN AND NOW. GENERAL MOTORS CHEVY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS. WHY DOES THE OWNER HAVE TO PAY..THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. STEERING SHAFT BAR I DO NOT REMEMBER WHAT THE DEALER SAID.. HE SAID IT WILL COST $100 THIS TIME TO BE FIXED. MY MOTHER IS ON A LOW INCOME SHE CANNOT BE REPLACING AND GETTING THIS FIXED EVERY TWO YEARS. THANKS YOU REGINA CLAY *TR
NHTSA ODI #10204365
51,000 miles · Sep 8, 2007
Steering
INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINK REPLACEMENT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10202264
25,848 miles · Jul 25, 2007
Steering
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. PART REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY AT 25848 MILES AND NEEDED TO BE REPAIR AGAIN AT 47070. *MC THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER USED A LUBE KIT TO TEMPORARILY FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10198055
Mileage unknown · Jun 15, 2007
Steering
2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO WITH INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT PROBLEMS CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE HAS TAKEN HIS CAR IN TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM AND ALL THEY DO IS LUBE THE PART AND HE IS CONCERNED THAT THE PART IS GOING TO BREAK WHILE HE IS DRIVING**CC THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD NOISES WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10194393
Official recalls
5Oct 26, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Consequence: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Jul 3, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Apr 8, 2009
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 OR HTTP://WWW.PONTIAC.COM OR HTTP:WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Feb 24, 2004
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
Aug 7, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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