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233 reports77,000 miles · Oct 4, 2005
Fuel System, GasolineFireInjury
ON DECEMBER 24, 2004 IN THE EVENING MY VEHICLE WHICH IS A 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLOS WOULD NOT START AT THE MALL. MY HUSBAND AND I PROCEEDED TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T START. WE THE VEHICLE TRY TO START AFTER TRYING TO START IT "BACK FIRE" CAUSING THE UPPER MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COVER, GASKETS AND OIL CAP…
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ON DECEMBER 24, 2004 IN THE EVENING MY VEHICLE WHICH IS A 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLOS WOULD NOT START AT THE MALL. MY HUSBAND AND I PROCEEDED TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO START. HOWEVER, IT DIDN'T START. WE THE VEHICLE TRY TO START AFTER TRYING TO START IT "BACK FIRE" CAUSING THE UPPER MANIFOLD, THE ENGINE COVER, GASKETS AND OIL CAP HAVING TO BE REPLACE. WE HAD THE VEHICLE TO BE TOWED TO OUR HOME. THEN, WE HAD CHARLIE JONES, OF JONES MECHIC AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO COME AND LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT BECAUSE WE CONTINUE TO TRY TO START THE VEHICLE FUEL IN THE LINES BUILD UP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BACK FIRE. WELL AFTER WE GOT THE VEHICLE REPAIR WE RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FROM CHEVY TELLING CUSTOMERS OF A FUEL REGULATOR WHICH IS FAULTY AND CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BACK FIRE WHEN BATTERY IS LOW. EXACTLY WHAT HAD HAPPEN TO MY CAR. HOW EVER IF THOUGH CHEVY ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFAULT THEY DENIED TO PAY ME BACK MY EXPENSE. THEIR RECALLS STATES EVERYTHING THAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY CAR. I'M JUST SO UPSET BECAUSE I FOUND OUT THAT ALTHOUGH THE BATTERY WAS LOW THE CAR SHOULDN'T HAVE BACK FIRE IF IT WASN'T FOR THE RECALL PART. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10138562
44,000 miles · Jul 6, 2005
Power Train
I TO HAD TO HAVE PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID IN 2000 MONTE CARLO REPLACED AFTER ONLY 44000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #10127636
34,000 miles · Jun 24, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CONSUMER STATES: BRAKES FAILED, THE BRAKES WERE FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED COMPLETELY. BRAKE LINES WERE MADE OUT OF CHEAP STEEL AND WERE COATED WITH SOME TYPE OF HEAVY PAINT. THEY ONLY RUSTED IN ONE SPOT, AND THAT WAS ON THE PORTION OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT WAS NOT COATED IN THE H…
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CONSUMER STATES: BRAKES FAILED, THE BRAKES WERE FINE ALL OF A SUDDEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED COMPLETELY. BRAKE LINES WERE MADE OUT OF CHEAP STEEL AND WERE COATED WITH SOME TYPE OF HEAVY PAINT. THEY ONLY RUSTED IN ONE SPOT, AND THAT WAS ON THE PORTION OF THE BRAKE LINE THAT WAS NOT COATED IN THE HEAVY PAINT.*AK THE BRAKE LINE COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. *TT *SB
NHTSA ODI #10122534
45,000 miles · Jun 1, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE GASKET ON THE 2000 MONTE CARLO.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED*** *MR THE INTAKE GASKET HAD BLOWN. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10127931
Mileage unknown · May 11, 2005
SteeringCrashInjury
MY HUSBAND WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIENT IN HIS 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO DUE TO STEERING PROBLEMS. THIS RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER X2 AND TOTAL LOSS. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM AND THEY INSIST THAT IT SHOULD BE HANDLED BY OUR INSURANCE CARRIER. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, I HAVE FOUND THAT GM ISSUED A RECALL (030…
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MY HUSBAND WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIENT IN HIS 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO DUE TO STEERING PROBLEMS. THIS RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER X2 AND TOTAL LOSS. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM AND THEY INSIST THAT IT SHOULD BE HANDLED BY OUR INSURANCE CARRIER. SINCE THE ACCIDENT, I HAVE FOUND THAT GM ISSUED A RECALL (03062) FOR POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. I HAVE DONE FURTHER RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME INCIDENT, OTHERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF VERY SIMILIAR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #10120677
74,000 miles · Mar 21, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling
EFFECTS OF PROBLEMS DUE TO HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD: (1)BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE; (2)MINOR BREATHING PROBLEMS, DIZINESS, AND LIGHTHEADEDNESS; (3)SOAR THROAT IRRITATION AND TIREDNESS WHILE DRIVING. *AK (4)CAUSES HEAVY USE OF GAS, BAD GAS MILAGE, AND COOLANT IS USED UP VERY QUICKLY AND BECOMES BROWN AND SL…
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EFFECTS OF PROBLEMS DUE TO HEAD GASKETS AND INTAKE MANIFOLD: (1)BURNING SMELL COMING FROM THE ENGINE; (2)MINOR BREATHING PROBLEMS, DIZINESS, AND LIGHTHEADEDNESS; (3)SOAR THROAT IRRITATION AND TIREDNESS WHILE DRIVING. *AK (4)CAUSES HEAVY USE OF GAS, BAD GAS MILAGE, AND COOLANT IS USED UP VERY QUICKLY AND BECOMES BROWN AND SLIMEY. SOLUTION: I WAS TOLD THAT 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO'S HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE GASKETS AND INTAKE MANIFOLDS. NUMEROUS 2000 MODELS SEEM TO HAVE THIS ISSUE BUT WERE NEVER RECALLED. MY WARRANTY COMPANY PAID FOR THE PARTS TO BE FIXED IT JUST NEVER SEEMS TO BE CORRECTED RIGHT. HOWEVER, I FEEL IT IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS AND COULD BE A SAFETY PROBLEM CAUSING PEOPLE TO FALL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. THE BURNING SMELL THAT COMES FROM THE GASKETS IS VERY ODOROUS, CAUSES DIZZINESS, BREATHING IRRITATION/PROBLEMS AND IF IT DOES THIS TO AN ADULT I COULD ONLY IMAGINE THE DAMAGE IT COULD DO TO A CHILD. IT ALSO MAKES YOU TIRED. I FOUGHT TO STAY AWAKE BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10114436
Mileage unknown · Feb 18, 2005
Fuel System, GasolineSteering
STEERING HAS HAD VIBRATION IN IT SINCE I PURCHASED THE CAR. NOW THE STEERING WON'T STEER UNLESS THE ENGINE IS ACCELARATED. THE ENGINE KEEPS BACKFIRING AND CUTTING OUT. THIS IS A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS. THIS IS THE WORST VEHICLE I HAVE EVER OWNED. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. I AM BUYING A TOYOTA.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10110746
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2005
Steering
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. THE CAR DEALER HAS TEMPORARILY FIXED THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND IT IS NOW HAPPENING AGAIN. I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOT A PART AVAILABLE TO FIX IT PERMANTLY AND THEY WON'T FIX IT AGAIN UNDER WARRANTY UNTIL THERE IS A RECALL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10108213
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2005
Exterior Lighting
BLINKERS WORK ON AND OFF. HAZARD LIGHTS AFFECTED ALSO. NO FLASHER IN MY MODEL CAR. ONLY A HAZARD SWITCH. VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND. WENT FAULTY. IT IS LOCATED RIGHT BEHIND THE HAZARD BUTTON BEHIND THE DASHBOARD. IT CONTROLS THE BLINKERS AND THE HAZARD LIGHTS. GO FIGURE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10107973
Mileage unknown · Jan 26, 2005
Steering
I PURCHASED THE 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO NEW. AFTER ABOUT 18 MONTHS THE STEERING COLUMN HAD A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HE IMMEDIATELY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND REPLACED THE "INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT" . THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. NOW AT 45,000 MILES THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURING AGAIN AND…
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I PURCHASED THE 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO NEW. AFTER ABOUT 18 MONTHS THE STEERING COLUMN HAD A RATTLING OR CLUNKING NOISE. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND HE IMMEDIATELY KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND REPLACED THE "INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT" . THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. NOW AT 45,000 MILES THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURING AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTEE. IS THIS NOT A DEFECT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF THE VEHICLE? IT IS RARELY DRIVEN EXCEPT ON TRIPS. OTHER PEOPLE APPARENTLY EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10107957
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.
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