The intake manifold gasket leaked fluid which resulted in the engine over heating.
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine complaints
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The timing belt was replaced twice.
My intake manifold is leaking. I understand from the dealership that this is extremely common but unfortunately has not lead to a recall yet. Ts
While driving started to smell exhaust fumes in vehicle. Vehicle was checked, and determined that manifold is cracked all the way around.
When I purchased this car, it was the car of my dreams. I had it for less than 2 weeks, when I noticed sludge in the oil and around the cap. I was told that it was condensation! It wasn't. It was the intake manifold gasket. When I first complained to sunshine ford, where I bought the car, it was still under warranty. When it finally blew, thank god 10 feet from my driveway, it was 300 miles over the warranty. I had nothing but problems trying to get them to fix it. They diagnosed it wrong to begin with! It ended up costing me around 250.00. Two weeks after I got the car back I was doing 65 on the highway, when something big dropped out from under my car. It was the computer and the front guard! They charged me for that too. Now, I started up the car the other day and heard a muffler noise in the front down in the engine. My drivers side manifold is cracked all the way around! Needless to say, this is another $6-700.00 I have to put in this car! Also, my steering column, turn signals shorted out, were replaced, but I still get surging in my lights. I am not at all happy with this car, or chevy. Oh! And let's not forget the snapped frame on the front driver seat!
1st pump replaced under warranty. At 63,000 miles pump failed again $150 plus labor to repair.
At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer replaced water pump. After complaining to gm the dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 miles dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734293
At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer to replace water pump, after complaining to gm dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at my cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads.
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.
Air pump failure - second in 2 years - informed by dealer of problems "due to design defect, location allows water into air pump, this vehicle is known for this problem" but cost to consumer still $313 part coverage 12000 miles and have 14000 miles since last replacement . Dealer said they would contact chevrolet, never heard from them, I called chevrolet and have to mail all information to them but I have already had the repair they only waive prior to repair.
Fuel filter failed. Yh
While driving at any speed the vehicle dies. This happens without any kind of warning. Consumer experienced same problem in august of 99. The dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. Dealer knows that there is a problem, but they do not know what it is. Please provide any further information. Ak
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Vehicle is overheating and there is a cracked engine head gasket. Also, engine won't crank. Vehicle has been serviced for overheating, and the problem has returned.
Bought car july 12, 1996, july 29, 1996 broke down due to #6 injector staying open. Replaced.sept 9, 1996, found improper leak down rate on fuel injectors.installed fuel injectors.34,610 miles check engine light on, found #3&5 cylinders misfiring. They put injector cleaner in.40,323 miles #1,#3 & #5 cylinders spark plugs & wires burned.43,000 miles #2 cylinder spark plugs & wires burned.they want me to pay for this problem, but why do they keep burning out. Have 2 more to burn. Called chevy, they said the same wires have to burn twice.I saw many complaints about this on the federal safety agency website. What does it take for a recall. People shouldn't have to pay for same problem.why didn't they change all spark plugs and wires to all cylinders. Have to keep going back. $108.05 for each cylinder.never heard of this problem on any other car. From day 1, car has started hard, nobody can figure out why.this car is not yet 3 years old, I would like to keep it longer, but not with this happening.
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.
When driving at any speed the engine check light came on. Consumer states the vehicle has been in the shop four times, and there is an oil leak. Dealer can't determine what is the problem.
Anti-lock brakes fail in wet conditions. Brake must be applied almost to the floor. They are very spongy feeling. Dealer has checked system and finds no problem. There is a problem !!!! Engine: fails to start or has a rough start. When the engine is having these problems it will smoke and sputter. Dealer has repalced the main computer, spark plugs, gaskets, fuel injectors... Problem still occurs.
Failure resulted in a breakdown during rush hour on a freeway; the vehicle was almost rear ended and resulted in many unhappy motorists.
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.
Bolt holding the rocker arm for the number two cylinder came loose, causing the rocker arm to disconect, resulting in loss of compression in the number two cylinder. Mechanic believes the bolt was not tighten during assembly.
Intermittently while driving at highway speeds the vehicle shuts off, giving the driver no indication. Dealer has not been able to duplicate problem.
Engine stalls continuously.
Wire connection in the ABS brake system failed.
When driving down the highway the car will stall without any warning. When the weather is warm or if the car is warm, it will not start right away. Vehicle has been in shop several times, and they can't find anything wrong with it.
Engine knocks and the dealership has not been able to fix the problem.
Emissions are so high during short trips, engine is having hard starts, dealer said due to high emissions.
Intermittent stalling.
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