IllustrationCONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT FRONT BRAKE PADS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3,000 MILES, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
2001 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
200–25K
2925–50K
2750–75K
3175–100K
36100–150K
21150K+
164 reports with mileage · 112 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 77 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports31 fire reports14 injury reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints
24 reportsEVERY 15,000 TO 17,000 I HAVE TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED BECAUSE OF WARPING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTERS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SENT BACK A STANDARD FORM LETTER. AFTER SECOND TIME MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT HELP AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALER. ALL THEY DID WAS TO TURN THE ROTORS NO CHARGE. THAT DOES NO…
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EVERY 15,000 TO 17,000 I HAVE TO HAVE THE ROTORS TURNED BECAUSE OF WARPING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTERS CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SENT BACK A STANDARD FORM LETTER. AFTER SECOND TIME MANUFACTURER TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT HELP AND TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY DEALER. ALL THEY DID WAS TO TURN THE ROTORS NO CHARGE. THAT DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. THERE HAS TO BE A DEFECT. JUST LIKE ONE OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS, ALL MY DRIVING IS ON THE HIGHWAY.*AK
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES PEDAL VIBRATED, RESULTING IN LESS BRAKING POWER DUE TO ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILURE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER FOR THE SAME PROBLEM TWICE. *AK
VIOLET SHAKING WHEN APPLYING BRAKE CAUSED BY WARPING OF BRAKE DISCS. I'VE HAD TO HAVE RESURFACED 3 TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP & IT'S GOING BACK IN FOR THE 4TH TIME. DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING CHEVROLET CAN DO ABOUT IT! MOST OF MY DRIVING IS HIGHWAY.*AK
MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO HAS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS ARE MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND WARP VERY EASILY. AT 1500 MILES, I NOTICED A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 45-60 MPH. I HAD THE ROTORS REMOVED AND RESURFACED AT MY LOCAL GARAGE SINCE THE CHEVY DEALER T…
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MY 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO HAS A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT WITH THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. THE ROTORS ARE MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL AND WARP VERY EASILY. AT 1500 MILES, I NOTICED A STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT 45-60 MPH. I HAD THE ROTORS REMOVED AND RESURFACED AT MY LOCAL GARAGE SINCE THE CHEVY DEALER TOLD ME THAT BRAKE REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I NOW HAVE 25000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, AND THE BRAKING VIBRATION IS RECURRING. MY MECHANIC TELLS ME THAT THE ROTORS MUST BE REPLACED. THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY-RELATED, DESIGN DEFECT THAT CHEVROLET IS REFUSING TO FIX. NHTSA SHOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHEVROLET TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *AK
THE CONSUMER FELT THE OVERALL DESIGN INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE BRAKES WERE SERIOUSLY FLAWED. THE VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE IGNITION HAD GOTTEN STUCK, THE ENGINE LOST OIL, AND THE DIPSTICK CYLINDER HAD LOOSENED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. GM DID NOT AGREE WITH T…
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THE CONSUMER FELT THE OVERALL DESIGN INCLUDING THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND THE BRAKES WERE SERIOUSLY FLAWED. THE VEHICLE WAS PROPERLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER. ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE IGNITION HAD GOTTEN STUCK, THE ENGINE LOST OIL, AND THE DIPSTICK CYLINDER HAD LOOSENED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. GM DID NOT AGREE WITH THE ABOVE COMMENT, AND STATED THE DEALER HANDLED THE SITUATION PROPERLY. (MODEL SS) MR SCC *JB
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: STALLED WHEN COLD AND UPON HARD ACCELERATION, THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PROBLEMS(ROD KIT WAS INSTALLED/NO BRAKES), THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT(REPAIRED), THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JUMPED FROM PARK GEAR TO DRIVE, AND AFTER THE IGNITION REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STALL…
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING: STALLED WHEN COLD AND UPON HARD ACCELERATION, THE KEY STUCK IN THE IGNITION, SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PROBLEMS(ROD KIT WAS INSTALLED/NO BRAKES), THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT(REPAIRED), THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND JUMPED FROM PARK GEAR TO DRIVE, AND AFTER THE IGNITION REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND HESITATED IN SHIFTING TO GEAR. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THE DEALER TO REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE, AND REIMBURSE FOR THE REPAIR(S), AND THE RENTAL. MR SCC *JB
I DRIVE A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB DONE ALL BEFORE MY FACTORY WARRANTY IS UP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT ROTORS ARE A WEARABLE ITEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL BE A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH REPEAT TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE…
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I DRIVE A 2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE MY ROTORS REPLACED TWICE AND A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB DONE ALL BEFORE MY FACTORY WARRANTY IS UP. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT ROTORS ARE A WEARABLE ITEM. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS WILL BE A CONTINUAL PROBLEM WITH REPEAT TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE WHAT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART AND IT'S CONTINUAL USE AS A REPLACEMENT PART. 90% OF MY DRIVING IS INTERSTATE DRIVING AND THE FEAR OF BRAKING IRREGULARITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS IS FRIGHTENING TO ME. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM--NOT JUST COVER IT UP.
I TOOK MY MONTE CARLO IN AT 25,000 MILES FOR BAD STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKING AND BRAKES NOT HOLDING IN DAMP WEATHER (EITHER RAIN OR CAR WASH). THE SERVICE CONSULTANT TOLD ME THAT WHOEVER ROTATED MY TIRES USED THE WRONG TORQUE WHEN PUTTING THE WHEELS BACK ON. HE SAID THAT MESSED UP MY ROTORS. I TOLD HIM THAT I HAD NE…
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I TOOK MY MONTE CARLO IN AT 25,000 MILES FOR BAD STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS WHEN BRAKING AND BRAKES NOT HOLDING IN DAMP WEATHER (EITHER RAIN OR CAR WASH). THE SERVICE CONSULTANT TOLD ME THAT WHOEVER ROTATED MY TIRES USED THE WRONG TORQUE WHEN PUTTING THE WHEELS BACK ON. HE SAID THAT MESSED UP MY ROTORS. I TOLD HIM THAT I HAD NEVER ROTATED MY TIRES. HE SAID THAT MY WARRANTY WOULDN'T BE HONORED BECAUSE I HAD NOT ROTATED MY TIRES. I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER CHEV DEALER AND HE SAID THAT BRAKES WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL TO HAVE TO HAVE MY ROTORS TURNED AND NEW PADS AT THAT MILEAGE. I HAVE HAD ALL NEW CARS AND NEVER HAD TO HAVE A COMPLETE BRAKE JOB AT THAT MILEAGE.
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO VIBRATION DUE TO ROTORS HAVING SOME SORT OF FAILURE, POSSIBLY WARPED. OWNER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE NO CAUSE WAS SPECIFIED. *AK SINCE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MILES PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY VIBRATES. THE VEHICLE IS STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. …
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VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO VIBRATION DUE TO ROTORS HAVING SOME SORT OF FAILURE, POSSIBLY WARPED. OWNER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE NO CAUSE WAS SPECIFIED. *AK SINCE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WHILE APPLYING BRAKES BETWEEN 45 AND 60 MILES PER HOUR THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY VIBRATES. THE VEHICLE IS STILL COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND WOULDN'T BE COVERED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A DIFFERENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION. *JG
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.
Additional source detail variants (2)
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.
00V244000 · Air Bags
Aug 29, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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.