NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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233 reportsMileage unknown · Mar 3, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
REAR BRAKES WOBBLE, CAUSING A BAD VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE SEAT WHEN DRIVING. AT AROUND 11,000 MILES I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. THE ROTORS WERE TURNED ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THIS HELPED, BUT AFTER ABOUT 2000 MILES THE WOBBLE AND VIBRATION RETURNED. I FEEL THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSING T…
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REAR BRAKES WOBBLE, CAUSING A BAD VIBRATION THAT CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE SEAT WHEN DRIVING. AT AROUND 11,000 MILES I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER. THE ROTORS WERE TURNED ON ALL 4 WHEELS. THIS HELPED, BUT AFTER ABOUT 2000 MILES THE WOBBLE AND VIBRATION RETURNED. I FEEL THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES CAUSING THE VIBRATION, BECAUSE WHEN I MASH ON THE BRAKES HARD THE VIBRATION IS MUCH LESS, SOMETIMES NO VIBRATION AT ALL. THE CAR DOES NOT WANT TO STOP WELL UNLESS PRESSING HARD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, ESPECIALLY WHEN WET. I AM SENDING YOU THIS MESSAGE BECAUSE I FEEL THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND I AM TIRED OF BEING TREATED LIKE I AM A LIAR AND I AM STUPID. I HAVE DRIVEN SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES AND I KNOW HOW BRAKES ARE SUPPOSED TO WORK. THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR DO NOT PERFORM PROPERLY. MY DRIVING HABITS ALLOW ME TO GET 70,000 PLUS MILES ON A SET OF BRAKES. I CURRENTLY HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM WITH OVER 70,000 MILES, THAT WILL NOT NEED BRAKES FOR ANOTHER 30,000 MILES PROBABLY. I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA ODI #741838
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling
I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES,BECAUSE THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON ,EACH TIME THEY TOPPED IT OFF AND COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM,I WAS REALLY CONCERNED BECAUSE THE CAR MANUAL SAYS THE COOLANT FLUID SHOULD BE FINE FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OR 150,000.THE FORTH TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR …
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I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER A TOTAL OF FOUR TIMES,BECAUSE THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON ,EACH TIME THEY TOPPED IT OFF AND COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM,I WAS REALLY CONCERNED BECAUSE THE CAR MANUAL SAYS THE COOLANT FLUID SHOULD BE FINE FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS OR 150,000.THE FORTH TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR IN WAS YESTERDAY I WANTED TO LEAVE IT AND GET THIS RESOLVED,FOUR HOURS LATER I CALLED AND THEY FOUND A LEAKING GASKET ,THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND TAKE PART OF THE ENGINE APART ,I WAS NOT HAPPY .I DIDN'T BUY A NEW CAR TO HAVE THIS KIND OF WORK DONE AT 26,500. *AK
NHTSA ODI #741717
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2001
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS AND IM HAVE INTERMETTED STALLING AND EXSESSIVE CRANKING AND DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. MY SES LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT STORE CODES. I HAVE A EGG SMELL COMING OUT OF THE HEAT AND A.C. MY RIMS ARE CHIPPED. THE FACTORY JUST PAINTED OVER THEM. THREE LINES IN MY DEFOGGER DO NOT WORK FROM TH…
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I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO SS AND IM HAVE INTERMETTED STALLING AND EXSESSIVE CRANKING AND DEALER SAID THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING. MY SES LIGHT COMES ON AND DOES NOT STORE CODES. I HAVE A EGG SMELL COMING OUT OF THE HEAT AND A.C. MY RIMS ARE CHIPPED. THE FACTORY JUST PAINTED OVER THEM. THREE LINES IN MY DEFOGGER DO NOT WORK FROM THE DEALER WHEN THEY WHERE PUTTING CAR PARTS IN MY CAR AND SCRACHED THE LINES. MY DRIVER SEAT IS CAVING IN AND WAS RETRIMED 2 TIMES AND LOOKS 2 DIFF. COLORS. MY TRAC. DID NOT WORK ONCE IN A SKID 2 DAYS AGO.MY REMOTE SOME TIMES DON'T LOCK MY CAR AND THE DEALER SAID ITS NORMAL. BACK BRAKE SQEEK AND TOOK IT TO A TIRE PLACE AND THEY ADD "QUIET BRAKE" TO THE BACK OF PADS TO STOP IT ..SO FAR IT WORKS. DEALER REPLACED MY RADIO AFTER ITS SINGED MY TAPE AND IT SKIPPS CD'S AND SCRATCHES THEM. WHEN DEFOGGER IS ON I CAN'T GET ANY CLEAR RADIO STATIONS. MY DRIVER WINDOW IS SCRACHED AT TOP FROM PUTTING THE WINDOW DOWN AND WHEN ITS DOWN IN THE DOOR IT CHATTERS OVER BUMPS AND PASS. SIDE WORKS GREAT. SUN ROOD LINING IS BROKE AND DEALER GLUED IT AND BROKE IN WINTER.EACH TIME I GET IT BACK FROM THAT DEALER I GET A SCRATCH IN IT SO I JUST CHANGED DEALERS. MY CAR IDLES BETWEEN 500&1000 AND SOME TIMES STALLS. CAR ROLLS BACK ON HILLS.THE DEALER DAMGED MY SIDE MIRRORS AND WILL NOT REPLACE THEM... PLEASE HELP ME. *AK
NHTSA ODI #741572
Mileage unknown · Feb 9, 2001
Fuel System, Gasoline
THE CHECK VEHICLE SOON LIGHT CAME ON SO I IMMEDIATLY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT I DID NOT TIGHTED DOWN THE GAS CAP AND THATS WHY THE LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY RE-SET THE LIGHT. TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT RETURNED AND AGAIN I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE GAS CAP, I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD NOT PUT ANY GAS IN IT. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTI…
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THE CHECK VEHICLE SOON LIGHT CAME ON SO I IMMEDIATLY DROVE TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT I DID NOT TIGHTED DOWN THE GAS CAP AND THATS WHY THE LIGHT CAME ON SO THEY RE-SET THE LIGHT. TWO DAYS LATER THE LIGHT RETURNED AND AGAIN I WAS TOLD ABOUT THE GAS CAP, I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD NOT PUT ANY GAS IN IT. THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND DISCOVERED THE CAR HAD A "WEAK FUEL PUMP". #2 I WAS LEAVING FROM A STOP SIGN WHEN MY TIRE BLEW OUT, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE I MUST OF HIT SOMETHING WITH IT. (I NEVER HIT ANYTHING). #3 I ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE CAR FROM INFRONT OF MY HOME, INTO THE DRIVEWAY, RED FLUID BEGAN TO POUR OUT UNDER THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED. #4 THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS HAD A LOW IDLE MISS THAT STARTED ABOUT 10 DAYS AFTER WE BROUGHT THE CAR HOME. #4 I JUST NOTICED THAT MY PASSENGER DOOR IS POPING AGAINST THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER WHEN YOU ATTEMPT TO OPEN IT. THE CONDITION SEEMS TO BE WORSENING AND YOU CAN SEE THAT THE FENDER AND THE DOOR DO NOT LINE UP CORRECTLEY. THE DEALERSHIP CONTINUES TO TELL ME THAT THE CAR IS RUNNING TO "FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS" AT THIS TIME. I AM AT A LOSS I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO GET MY VEHICLE TAKEN CARE OF WHEN THE DEALERSHIP DOESNT EVEN CARE ENOUGH TO TAKE THE TIME TO CHECK IT OUT. THIS WAS MY FIRST CARBUYING EXPERIENCE AND IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE, I LOVE MY MONTE CARLO AND I JUST WISH SOMEONE WOULD ASSIST ME. (TIRESIZE: P255 60R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 60R16 )
NHTSA ODI #740654
Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2001
Air BagsCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH HAD A FRONT CRASH, AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #880131
Mileage unknown · Feb 2, 2001
Structure
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR LOW SPEED COLLISION, THE HOOD STRIKER PULLED OUT OF THE HOOD AND WHEN THE OWNER ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME THE HOOD FLEW UP CAUSING NO VISIBILITY AND DAMAGE TO THE ROOF, UPON INSPECTION THE REPAIRMAN NOTICED THAT THE STRIKER WAS BRAIDED TO THE HOOD INSTEAD OF WELDED, HE BELIEVES THIS IS A POOR DESIGN…
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VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR LOW SPEED COLLISION, THE HOOD STRIKER PULLED OUT OF THE HOOD AND WHEN THE OWNER ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE HOME THE HOOD FLEW UP CAUSING NO VISIBILITY AND DAMAGE TO THE ROOF, UPON INSPECTION THE REPAIRMAN NOTICED THAT THE STRIKER WAS BRAIDED TO THE HOOD INSTEAD OF WELDED, HE BELIEVES THIS IS A POOR DESIGN (BODY SHOP REPAIRMAN WROTE IN FOR CONSUMER). NL
NHTSA ODI #559361
Mileage unknown · Nov 17, 2000
Visibility
WINDSHIELD JUST STARTED CRACKING IN THE MORNING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND TOLD ME THAT IT COULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736462
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ABNORMAL BRAKE ROTOR WEARING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #736002
Mileage unknown · Nov 8, 2000
Electrical SystemFire
AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES, ENTERED A RESTAURANT AND FLAMES/SMOKE WERE NOTICED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AREA. AFTER THE FIRE HAD BEEN PUT OUT, THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, HOOD, FRONT CLIP, TIRES, AND FENDERS WERE ALL BURNED/MELTED. INCIDENT NUMBER 01-2000-0004723-000 WAS FI…
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AFTER DRIVING THE CAR FOR ABOUT TEN MINUTES, ENTERED A RESTAURANT AND FLAMES/SMOKE WERE NOTICED COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AREA. AFTER THE FIRE HAD BEEN PUT OUT, THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, HOOD, FRONT CLIP, TIRES, AND FENDERS WERE ALL BURNED/MELTED. INCIDENT NUMBER 01-2000-0004723-000 WAS FILED BY THE JOPLIN, MO FIRE DEPARTMENT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #735984
Mileage unknown · Nov 7, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
LEFT FRONT BRAKES SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND MAKE LOUD GRINDING NOISE MOSTLY ON SNOW, ICE, AND WET PAVEMENT, THE FRAME IS CRACKED AND CONSUMER FEELS THIS WAS BECAUSE OF THE FAULTY BRAKES. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #874615
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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