Plug wire replaced at 35k 50k 71k - last two caused alternator to be replaced.
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical complaints
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Replaced 2x (both 4,000m after plug wire replacement) - needed new batteries.
Engine check light always coming on, burned up o2 sensor, vaccum line broke controlling vents, charcoal canister cracked, transmission slips if pedal is floored from takeoff between rst and 2nd and when downshifting after braking, ABS fail in wet conditons resulting is extended stopping distance,alternator defective at 63,000 miles, vehicle skids and low trac light comes on when braking frequently.
There are many things wrong with my vehicle and now the warranty is up and its not cheap to repair major parts that shouldn't need repair at this time and mileage on this vehicle(21,287). I looked up the lemon law on my internet and my car definitely qualifies as a lemon which is a shame because I love my car. I already had replaces 3 spark plugs, 3 cylinders in the engine, ignition coil, 3 cd players, brakes, left turn signal. Let's put it this way when I walk into the dealership for repair they know me by first name, and then they ask me what's wrong this time? It's very embarassing to have this many problems. If I could afford a lawyer I would file my car as a lemon but I would get my moneys worth back for all the problems at 21,287 mileage. And it will be 4 years old in october\2000. I was hoping you would be able to help in some sort of way. I'm very disappointed in the chevrolet company, because my father only will drive chevrolet vehicles and that what he wanted me to get and it a problem since day 1 of the vehicle. It's a gorgeous vehicle and drive beautiful when theres not a problem with it. Please try to help me.
Fuel filter failed. Yh
"phantom hesitation occurs @ any speed,for the last 3 years. It has been "fixed" twice and still occurs. At a low speed, engine may stop. That is dangerous in an intersection.
While driving engine check light comes on. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said that coolant was leaking on the spark plugs.
Vehicle supposedly has 100,000 mile spark plugs installed, but spark plug cables failed below 60,000 miles. Contacted chevrolet and they told me it was because how I had them routed, and I had never moved or touched them since I had bought the car new. I was really upset with their explanation, or "excuse". And to have an alternator go bad at 76,000 miles, I don't think so.
Spark plugs and wires replaced numerous times. Engine check light stays on /rough idle at start/alot hard to start, and brakes won't hold in wet conditons.
Complained about transmission at least 10 times, finally failed completelt and was repaired. Engine light on at least 15 times, replaced injectors, plugs, wires, o-rings, engine gasket, car still not fixed.
There seems to be a problem with this vehicle which is causing the car not to hold a tune-up. At 38,839 miles, #3 spark plug was replaced - oil leaking past pcv valve, the pcv valve was replaced. Shortly after #1 and #2 spark plugs had to be replaced.
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Engine check light has came on 5 times. 2 times the dealer claimed that they could not duplicate. 2 times they have replaced numerous spark plugs, and 2 fuel pressure regulators have been put on the car. The gas guage unit has been replaced because of failure to register how much gas was in the car. Vehicle has sputtered when first started and when going down the road. The dealer has fixed these problems. The program unit in the car has been replaced because of the sputtering and idling problem. The car is now experiencing hard starts when the ignition has to be turned for about 5-6 seconds before the car will crank. Dealership has been notified of this, but has been unable to fix the problem. Brake system failed when roads are wet an d brake pedal has to be pushed to the floor for the car to stop. On the occasions when the vehicle's check engine light came on and the vehicle was sputtering, the code po300 appeared the 5 times that the car has been taken to the dealership for this. Numerous spark plugs and wires have been replaced possibly due to sputtering of vehicle.
While driving vehicle will surge forward and backward, which may cause loss of vehicle control. Dealer restarted the computer and changed spark plugs. Been to dealer 6 times.dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with spark plug wiring burning up. Consumer replaced wiring on four occasions. Reason for the wiring burning is unknown at this time. Dealer/ manufacturer have been contacted.
Consumer has put this vehicle in the shop a number of times because the fuel injectors/spark plugs and wires continue to burn out without warning. Dealer has been contacted.
Manual downshift valve is sticking at highway speed, causing the vehicle to stall, dealer needs to replace control valve body assembly.
Engine check light comes on, car runs rough, engine speed varies with fast idle, engine stops while car is moving - loss of power steering and brakes, hard to start - takes several tries, random engine surging - 3 near misses - engine will speed up to 3000 RPM without warning.
Vehicle has had continued engine failure due to spark plug alternator and battery failure.
Vehicle has trouble starting.
Wire connection in the ABS brake system failed.
Replaced electronic control module three times. Also spark plugs/coil/ air bag impact sensor/left electric window/radio failed to operate properly and were replaced.
When at a light started to acelerate and car stalled , car is hard to turn on, when turned on the car would vibrate and smoke; also having other problems, will explain, took to dealer on seven occasions replace computer cluster and reprogrammed computer twice.
Vehicle does start correctly/stalls due to computer failure.
Vehicle will stall at low speed with out warning.
Vehicle stalls intermittently in traffic. Describe in more detail.
Vehicle stalls intermittently, ignition module and coil were replaced, still stalls.
When accelerating from the light or stop sign vehicle stalls, has not taken it to dealer.
Vehicle stalls when travelling at low speeds, like making turns, or parking. Tt
Engine dies out while driving. Tt
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