Intake manifold coolant leak on 3.1 engine, with a cost of $ 650.00 for this repair. Seems to be a common occurence with all the 3.1 liter engines. Maybe it's time gm stepped up to the plate, and took a look at this problem. No wonder imports are becoming more popular!!!
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engine overheating
6 of the 125 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine overheating by model year
What owners say
Intake manifold coolant leak, happened to my 3.1 engine, and to several of my friends, each with the 3.1 engine. Each stated a cost of $ 650.00 for this repair, seems this happens to all the 3.1 liter engines, shouldn't chevrolet own up to this problem? When it happens to a select few thats one thing, when it happens to all of then is it not a design flaw?
The vehicle overheated and stalled due to the manifold leaking coolant into the engine. The manifold was replaced. *nm mechanic said that the overheating of engine is almost a mile away from a fire.
The intake manifold gasket had to be replace after losing coolant- $650.00 repair.
My 1999 chevrolet monte carlo ls, engine 3100 v-6, has needed a particularly expensive repair twice. This repair was to fix a coolant leak near/on the intake manifold gasket. The first repair (at 52,000 miles) was done under warranty, the second (at 90,000 miles) was done at a local service station because the car was no longer under warranty. With this problem, the coolant leaks out fairly quickly, and could cause an engine fire if the engine gets too hot, also the coolant is flammable. This problem was the subject of a recall of several gm models with 2000 to 2002 model year cars (chevy, pontiac, etc) with the 3100 and 3800 engine models. However, the 1999 models have not been recalled, and my car with I know many others have the same problems with the same engine parts as the 2000 to 2002 model year cars. I paid the second repair at my own expense of approximately $825. I have called chevrolet and they have denied any reimbursement for my expenses incurred for the repair. Is there any other way I can ssek to have the repair reimbursed? In any case, shouldn't the recall affect the 1999 or previous models?
Consumer states while driving at 45mph intake gasket failed, causing engine to overheat. Dealer contacted. Nlm
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Engine intake manifold coolant leak
- Engine oil or coolant leak
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- 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 cooling
- 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
Questions about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
6 of 125 owner complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (5%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
There are 2 recalls and 16 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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