IllustrationTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON THE BATTERY WAS SO LOW THAT IT BACK FIRED AND BLEW A HOLE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 138,000.
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
120–25K
2025–50K
2150–75K
1775–100K
34100–150K
21150K+
125 reports with mileage · 108 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 28 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
12 crash reports35 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
233 reports2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MOTOR EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. *GR THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND SHE MADE ATTEMPTS TO GET TO THE DEALER, BUT COULDN'T DUE TO TIME RESTRAINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY GM THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS, B…
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2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MOTOR EXPLODED AND CAUGHT FIRE AFTER STARTING VEHICLE. *GR THE CONSUMER STATED SHE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL AND SHE MADE ATTEMPTS TO GET TO THE DEALER, BUT COULDN'T DUE TO TIME RESTRAINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY GM THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS, BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER 4 YEARS OLD. *JB
CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN ACTS LIKE IT DOESN'T WANT TO START WHEN ONLY WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT WITHOUT WARNING OF THIS CAN HAPPEN MAY NEED TO GET AWAY IN CAR TO AVOID NEGATIVE SITUATION AND CAR DECIDES DOESN'T WANT TO START HAD PROBLEM REPLACED BEFORE THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED SECURITY ISSUE. *TR
CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING, DIFFICULT TO RESTART THEREAFTER. CHEVY DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. HAS HAPPENED AT LOW RATES OF SPEEDS THUS FAR...20 MPH OR LESS (PULLING INTO GAS STATION, PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, PULLING DOWN RESIDENTIAL STREET).*DT
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO DAMAGES AND WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE OR DIAGNOSED…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED NO DAMAGES AND WAS DRIVEN FROM THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN SINCE THE FAILURE OCCURRENCE OR DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000.
MY 2000 MONTE CARLO HAS HAD 3 INSTANCES OF ACCELERATOR STICKING ON INTERSTATE DRIVING. RPM'S WILL INCREASE TO OVER 3000, LUCKILY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY BRING CAR UNDER CONTROL AND MANAGE TO GET IT OFF OF HIGHWAY AND STOPPED BY TURNING KEY OFF. IT ALSO WILL FAIL TO START AT TIMES AND IF IT DOES START, WHEN I TURN IT OFF, MAY …
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MY 2000 MONTE CARLO HAS HAD 3 INSTANCES OF ACCELERATOR STICKING ON INTERSTATE DRIVING. RPM'S WILL INCREASE TO OVER 3000, LUCKILY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SAFELY BRING CAR UNDER CONTROL AND MANAGE TO GET IT OFF OF HIGHWAY AND STOPPED BY TURNING KEY OFF. IT ALSO WILL FAIL TO START AT TIMES AND IF IT DOES START, WHEN I TURN IT OFF, MAY NOT START AGAIN. HAD IT IN REPAIR SHOP AND THEY PUT IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE, BUT COULD NOT LOCATE ANY PROBLEMS. NEED HELP!!! *TR
I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO OIL AND WATER MIXING TOGETHER IN THE ENGINE. WHEN I TALKED TO THE MECHANIC ABOUT MY PROBLEM HE KNEW WITHOUT LOOKING AT IT EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG. CHEVY PUTS A PLASTIC GASKET IN THIS MODEL THAT ENDS UP CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I HAD TO PAY MY MECHA…
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I HAVE A 2000 MONTE CARLO AND HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS REPLACED DUE TO OIL AND WATER MIXING TOGETHER IN THE ENGINE. WHEN I TALKED TO THE MECHANIC ABOUT MY PROBLEM HE KNEW WITHOUT LOOKING AT IT EXACTLY WHAT WAS WRONG. CHEVY PUTS A PLASTIC GASKET IN THIS MODEL THAT ENDS UP CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I HAD TO PAY MY MECHANIC $700 DOLLARS TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
I OWN A 2000 CHEVY. MONTE CARLO. A REVIEW OF THE SERVICE BULLETINS SHOWS THAT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. MY MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME IT LEAKING IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, BUT EVERYONE WANTS $500 TO $600 TO REPLACE JUST ONE GASKET. IF THERE ARE SERVICE BULLETINS, AND IT IS A KNOWN PROB…
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I OWN A 2000 CHEVY. MONTE CARLO. A REVIEW OF THE SERVICE BULLETINS SHOWS THAT THERE IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH LOWER AND UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS. MY MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME IT LEAKING IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL, BUT EVERYONE WANTS $500 TO $600 TO REPLACE JUST ONE GASKET. IF THERE ARE SERVICE BULLETINS, AND IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, WHY ARE CONSUMERS MADE TO PAY FOR THIS? OR HAS GM BEEN TOLD TO REPAIR THIS FOR CUSTOMERS? I HAVE HAD TO HAVE SEVERAL THINGS REPLACED MORE THAN ONCE. SUCH AS THE WINDOW MOTORS ASSEMBLIES, ON THE DRIVER SIDE MORE THAN THREE TIMES ALONE. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. HE CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEN THE UPPER INTAKE EXPLODED WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE IN THE EVENT SOMEON…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. HE CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEN THE UPPER INTAKE EXPLODED WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLE IN THE EVENT SOMEONE TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CHEVROLET MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THEM IN TWO WEEKS SINCE HE FILED A REPORT WITH THEM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
1. TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE FOR AN INTERMITTENT "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. SERVICE REQUIRED WAS A PURGE SOLENOID FOR THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER. 2. AFTER RETURNING THE CAR HOME AND IT SITTING FOR A COUPLE DAYS, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. JUMPED THE BATTERY WITH ANOTHER CAR AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE KEY I…
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1. TOOK MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE FOR AN INTERMITTENT "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT. SERVICE REQUIRED WAS A PURGE SOLENOID FOR THE CHARCOAL CANNISTER. 2. AFTER RETURNING THE CAR HOME AND IT SITTING FOR A COUPLE DAYS, I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. JUMPED THE BATTERY WITH ANOTHER CAR AND WHEN I WENT TO TURN THE KEY IN THE MONTE CARLO, THE INTAKE MANIFOLD EXPLODED IN ABOUT 20 DIFFERENT PIECES IN A DEAFENING EXPLOSION. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO REPAIR YET, BUT THE DAMAGE IS CATASTROPHIC. I'M LOOKING AT $$$$$ REPAIR. I HAVE PICTURES OF IT IF NEEDED. IF I HAD BEEN STANDING OVER THE ENGINE AND MY WIFE HAD TURNED THE KEY I WOULD BE LOOKING AT A HOSPITAL STAY. *TR
Official recalls
515V701000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Oct 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.
14V400000 · Electrical System:ignition
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.
09V116000 · Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
04V090000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
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.
00V228003 · Seat Belts
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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NHTSA investigations
1EA02030 · Engine Compartment Fires
Opened Oct 22, 2002 · Closed Mar 9, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery; Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Fuel System, Gasoline
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED IN GM?S RECALLS.ODI WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE INCIDENCE OF MANIFOLD RUPTURES AND RELATED FIRES IN OTHER MY 1995-2002 GM PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH THE SUBJECT INTAKE MANIFOLD.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.