NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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230 reports58,000 miles · Dec 3, 2007
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE; DRIVING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO. DRIVING FREEWAY, SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY WENT BACKWARDS PAST ZERO. DRIVING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 35 TO 60 TO 120. EACH TIME WOULD NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL CAR SAT PARKED AND RESTARTED. EVEN IN PARK WITH CAR OFF AT TIMES SPEEDOMETER WAS STILL READING EITHE…
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SPEEDOMETER FAILURE; DRIVING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO. DRIVING FREEWAY, SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY WENT BACKWARDS PAST ZERO. DRIVING DOWN ROAD, SPEEDOMETER WENT FROM 35 TO 60 TO 120. EACH TIME WOULD NOT WORK AGAIN UNTIL CAR SAT PARKED AND RESTARTED. EVEN IN PARK WITH CAR OFF AT TIMES SPEEDOMETER WAS STILL READING EITHER ZERO OR 120. TOOK TO DEALER, HAD TO PULL OUT DASH AND SEND IT OUT FOR REPAIR OVERNIGHT, FIXED FOR $438.88. (CAR HAS 60,000 MILES). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10210703
21,000 miles · Nov 22, 2007
Electrical System
MY SPEEDOMETER IS ERRATIC. AT TIMES IT READS 140 MPH AT A COMPLETE STOP OR 80 MPH WHEN I THINK I'M DOING 30 MPH. THERE IS NO WAY TO TELL HOW FAST I'M ACTUALLY GOING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10209697
49,700 miles · Oct 19, 2007
Electrical System
MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY LAST WINTER, JUST AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I WAS PULLED OVER FOR GOING 20 MILES OVER THE LIMIT, WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON. I DIDN'T RECEIVE A TICKET, BUT WAS LATE FOR AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT. WHEN I CALLED MY CHEVY DEALER, THEY CLAIMED THEY HAD NEVER HEARD O…
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MY SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO ACT ERRATICALLY LAST WINTER, JUST AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL I WAS PULLED OVER FOR GOING 20 MILES OVER THE LIMIT, WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON. I DIDN'T RECEIVE A TICKET, BUT WAS LATE FOR AN IMPORTANT APPOINTMENT. WHEN I CALLED MY CHEVY DEALER, THEY CLAIMED THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL. THIS OCCURS MORE IN VERY COLD OR RAINY CONDITIONS. I HAVE NOT HAD IT CORRECTED YET.
NHTSA ODI #10206275
56,000 miles · Oct 8, 2007
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE IS NOT SHOWING CORRECT SPEED. IT WILL SHOW 10 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS MAINTAINING IDENTICAL SPEED OF OTHER VEHICLES ON A FREEWAY . IT WILL SHOW 120 MPH WHEN VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THE NEEDLE WILL POINT DIRECTLY DOWNWARD AT ANY GIVEN TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10205183
34,900 miles · Jul 2, 2007
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILS TO REGISTER THE CORRECT MILES PER HOUR AND DOESN'T EVEN WORK MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED AT A CERTIFIED GARAGE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10195134
43,000 miles · Jun 28, 2007
Electrical System
THE 2004 MONTE CARLO SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC, INDICATING GOING 30-12 MPH, EVEN THOUGH I STOPPED/ OR DROVE AT OR NEAR THE SPEED LIMIT ON INTERSTATE 55 MPH AND IT READ 45 MPH. I COULD DRIVE 30 MPH, AND IT READ 110 MPH. DEALER WANTED $500.00 TO FIX. I HOPE GM RECALL SOON. I HEARD THAT GM TRUCKS AND SUV HAD THIS PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10194920
37,000 miles · May 2, 2007
Steering
CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. SERVICE WRITER TOOK THE INFO & AN HOUR LATER INFORMED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I OWED $108.00!!!! NO COMMUNICATION, NO ESTIMATE, NO NOTHING BUT THIS CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. SAID THEY LUBED A NEOPRENE SEAL ON THE INTERMEDI…
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CLUNKING NOISE FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. SERVICE WRITER TOOK THE INFO & AN HOUR LATER INFORMED ME THAT PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND I OWED $108.00!!!! NO COMMUNICATION, NO ESTIMATE, NO NOTHING BUT THIS CHARGE, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AND GM KNOWS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. SAID THEY LUBED A NEOPRENE SEAL ON THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10189591
44,000 miles · Apr 11, 2007
Steering
I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. I STARTING HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. THE STEERING FELT LOOSE AND LIKE METAL GRINDING TOGETHER. THE BUMPING COULD BE FELT OVER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AS WELL SO IT RAISED SOME CONCERNS. AFTER DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I FOUND IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. I AM SURE THE COMPANY…
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I OWN A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. I STARTING HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. THE STEERING FELT LOOSE AND LIKE METAL GRINDING TOGETHER. THE BUMPING COULD BE FELT OVER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AS WELL SO IT RAISED SOME CONCERNS. AFTER DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I FOUND IT WAS THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT. I AM SURE THE COMPANY HEARD THIS COMPLAINT BEFORE. I FOUND CHEVROLET'S FIX TO FIRST BE A LUBE KIT THAT WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM FOR MAYBE 20,000 MILES IN WHICH I PURCHASED AND HAD THE DEALER APPLY. WAS LATER TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS MISSING AND DEFECTIVE SUB FRAME WELDS. THEY ALSO FIXED THE WELD PROBLEM WITH SUPER GLUE? IM NOT EXACTLY SURE WHAT THE MECHANIC DID WHILE FIXING MINE, BUT I HAD TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET WITH NO CLUE HOW SAFE AND HOW LONG THIS FIX WILL WORK. PAPER JUST SAID INTERMEDIATE REPLACED. AND I PURCHACED THE LUBE. IT WAS A DEALER'S DEFECT, AND THEY WERE VERY AWARE OF.IT. ASK ANY OF THEIR MECHANICS. YET NO RECALL. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10187538
30,000 miles · Mar 28, 2007
Latches/locks/linkages
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK. WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN WARMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000, THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,250. *AK UPDATE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK. WHEN THE WEATHER WAS COLD THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FROM THE EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR UNTIL THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN WARMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000, THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,250. *AK UPDATE 4/23/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10186348
26,251 miles · Feb 8, 2007
Tires
WE PURCHASED A 2004 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS @ JIM JOHNSON NISSAN HERE IN BOWLING GREEN,KY IN DECEMBER OF 2006. SINCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN FEELING A "THUMPING" WHILE DRIVING-NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO JIM JOHNSON A COUPLE OF TIMES, WHICH TIRES WERE TAKEN OFF-BALANCED AND RE-BALANCED AND STILL THE SAME ISSUE. JIM JOHN…
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WE PURCHASED A 2004 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS @ JIM JOHNSON NISSAN HERE IN BOWLING GREEN,KY IN DECEMBER OF 2006. SINCE THEN WE HAVE BEEN FEELING A "THUMPING" WHILE DRIVING-NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO JIM JOHNSON A COUPLE OF TIMES, WHICH TIRES WERE TAKEN OFF-BALANCED AND RE-BALANCED AND STILL THE SAME ISSUE. JIM JOHNSON HAD PLACED 2 NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT BUT WE ARE STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE TIRES WE HAVE ON THERE ARE GOODYEAR EAGLES. WE CALLED GOODYEAR CONSUMER CTR. THEY IN TURN HAD US GO TO A GOODYEAR TIRE DEALER FOR A TIRE INSPECTION, UPON WHICH THEY FOUND A "THUMPING" IN THE TIRES. GOODYEAR CONSUMER CENTER HAD OFFERED US $58. FOR EACH TIRE REPLACEMENT TOWARDS THE WARRANTY. WE FEEL FOR OUR SAFETY AND OTHERS AROUND OUR CAR,WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO SPEND ANY MONEY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE TWO TIRES THAT ARE FAULTY AND DEFECTIVE, WE FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD REPLACE THEM AT NO CHARGE TO US FOR SAFETY REASONS AND THE IDEA THAT THEY ARE FAULTY AND DEFECTIVE NO MATTER WHAT THE WARRANTY CLAIMS ARE. WE FEEL THEY ARE NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10182006
Official recalls
4Oct 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.
Apr 6, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
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.
Jun 23, 2004
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: DEPENDING ON WHETHER ONE OR BOTH BOLTS BACKS OUT OR FRACTURES, THE RESULT CAN BE LOCKING OF THE AFFECTED WHEEL DURING BRAKING AND AN ABRUPT STEERING INPUT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL, REDUCED BRAKING AND NOISE FROM THE AFFECTED WHEEL, OR SEVERING OF A BRAKE HOSE, INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND REDUCED STEERING CONTROL. REDUCED BRAKING OR STEERING CONTROL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS ARE TO TIGHTEN BOTH BOLTS TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC 1-800-620-7668.
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