1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems

40 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000.

owner complaints: 40
of this car's complaints: 32%
typical mileage: 85,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Engine
8
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
7
Cooling system
5
Engine: gasoline
3
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: radiator assembly
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Overheating 6

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeReported October 26, 2015 · 1,003,556 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported April 8, 2009 · 1,497,516 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details

What 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 19, 2019 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

Recall

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. After refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the front driver and passenger side power windows and the air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced and the air conditioning unit needed to be recharged. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure with the air conditioner recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking oil. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 18, 2016 · Engine · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 3, 2016 · Engine · 153,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that there was a burning oil odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Engine · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that there was a leak coming from under the hood that was getting progressively worst. The leak would create a puddle on the floor. The contact also stated that upon turning the key in the vehicle, it started smoking. The vehicle was inspected by the contact who noticed that engine oil was leaking onto the exhaust manifold. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine) and was to schedule a recall repair appointment once the parts became available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 23, 2015 · Engine · 178,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal odor coming into the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. It was unknown if the vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 9, 2015 · Engine · 148,551 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that after turning the ignition key to start the engine, an explosion occurred under the hood. The contact discovered that during the incident the intake manifold and the top of the engine were severely damaged. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 148,551.

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,000 miles · AZ

I would be driving down a road and suddenly the engine would die. I would immedeiately have no power steering nor power brakes. This happened several times. I have now stopped driving the car. No codes would show. My mechanic cannot find anything. When I take it to him, it did not act up. It is intermittent. Sometimes it would start right back up. Other times it would take hours or many hours before it would finally restart.

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Engine · 15,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. For the past two years, the vehicle would decelerate on its own intermittently. The contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle began smoking under the hood while driving between 45-55 MPH. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing and they duplicated the failure. The mechanic stated that the engine would need to be disassembled in order to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The current mileage was 16,500 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 11/04/09. *lj updated 11/05/09.

Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine

Does the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have engine problems?

Owners have filed 40 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 32% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine?

Yes, 2 recalls: 15V701000, 09V116000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have bad engine?

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (95 complaints), 2000 (70 complaints) and 2002 (68 complaints).