1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel system problems

Filed Mar 16, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · RI

My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others. As I drive on the road I notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so I know its not only my vehicle .I thought it could of been the factory installed security system so I had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all. Please help with this issue . This is my only source of transportation as I am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc. Again please address this urgent issue.

Filed Jul 12, 2004 · Fuel system · PA

While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, mechanic determined that the gas tank needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Fuel system · KS

Fuel guage doesn't work properly.

Filed Apr 29, 2003 · Fuel system, Steering · 118,000 miles · TX

Power steering locked up when making a left turn. At first it happen with my son driving, was fine one day, and like something broke the next. I took my car to my mechanic, they said they have seen 3 monto carlo's that month having the same problem. I have owned numerous vehicles in my life and have never had this kind of problem. It is a very dangerous situation. Then when driving it to my mechanic, thank god my son was in the car with me, and helped me muscle the car through the turn, or there would have been a serious accident. Also the gas gauge has never given a accurate reading. When my mechanic told me they had been seeing a lot of monte carlos with this problem, it alerted me that there must be a serious problem with the power steering, and I starting checking the recalls, and sure enough, gm has recalled 96 - 98's chevrolet luminas, which is a sister car to the monto carlo, the only major difference between these two cars is the body style coupe (2 door) to sedan (four door). They have the same mechanical working parts. Hopefully they'll get the monte carlo recalled soon before there are serious consequences.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Fuel system · CT

Fuel tank is rusting at the stem and causes fuel leakages. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 23, 2000 · Brakes, Fuel system · OH

Component #1 - ABS - mechanic told me to contact you...scan ABS shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232 left wheel sensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer. Giving contradictory reading. Reset computer did not help. Component #2 - suspension or strut assembly. Makes scrunching noise when turning. Component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again. Straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other. Had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.

Filed Jun 4, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · IA

Car starts hard and idles rough. Check engine check light remains on. Replaced parts were spark plugs. Spark plug wires and fuel injectors.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Fuel system · MN

I bought this car nov of 1999. I started experiencing problems with the car dying without warning anywhere from 30-70 MPH. This is very dangerous because it has done it to me while crossing traffic to enter a parking lot. This vehicle has been to a dealer, central chevrolet of north branch, to be fixed. They found several emission pcs bad and replaced. This did not correct the problem. It immediatly went back in and they have yet to find the problem. I was informed by gm that this car was repurchased back feb 4 1998 and that this vehicle has had several repairs done to it and them being the same parts. I called them another day and they said that I was not to have gotten that info and they could help me no further with the problem. I would have never purchased this had I known the extent of the problems with it. It is april 5 2000 and my car is still not fixed! It is now at 2nd dealer, john hirshes of cambridge, who is not going to fix the car without the history of the repairs. Gm will not provide that info to anyone. Im trying to return the car to brookdale honda because they did not tell me it was repurchased and also that the car cant be fixed. At least not by two of the local dealers. They dont know whats causing the engine to stall out and quit without warning. If you could help me with this problem, please do so. Please feel free to call if any additional info is needed. Thank you for the opportunity online to give this info to you so you may be able to help me.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NJ

Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, ABS fails on wet roads, fuel guage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · IL

Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pump engine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.