2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 190,160 miles · KS · fire

We bought the 2000 chevy monte carlo ss VIN [xxx] back in june 2019 we have done some regular repairs on it when we first got it and everything worked great! Started every single time. 02/18/2020 we went to start it and it was acting like the battery was dead. Went and check the battery volt read and it was reading at 8 so I hooked up jumper cable to it and let it sit for a couple minutes. Got in a turned the key over to start it. The whole plastic intake blew up and pieces went everywhere. Then caught fire. It was so bad very scary. The damage was little compared of what it could have been if the hood was closed. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 15, 2018 · Engine · 120,000 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact called on behalf of the driver of a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it caught on fire. The contact noticed that the fire started from under the hood. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Engine · MA · fire

Car was recalled and fixed - stating if the recall was not fixed the motor could catch fire. Car was repaired in 2017 and last week; I started the vehicle and the motor caught fire. Please tell me what I do now... Car was stationary; caught on fire at attempted start up

Filed Mar 10, 2016 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle burst into flames, while parked in a parking lot. The fire department was present however, the fire was extinguished with a fire extinguisher prior to their arrival. It was unknown if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that eight months later, he received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v400000 (electrical system) and 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine. After lifting the hood, the contact discovered flames coming from the engine. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Engine · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 30 MPH, smoke emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Engine · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unoccupied in front of his residence, it caught on fire near the engine. No fire report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle she returned later to discover that the vehicle had caught on fire. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. After inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that wiring in the engine compartment had overheated and caught on fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 12/30/14*cn updated 5/28/2015

Filed Mar 5, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 150 miles · SC · fire

On 1-6-14 my car set fire due to a recall. I calle dthe gm recall center the same day and was told to have the car towed to the kevin whitaker dealer which I did on 1-11-14. Forum 1-11-14 to 1-20-14 I did not hear back from the dealer so I called and was told that all the info was sent to gm legal department. Called back on 1-27-14 and was told they are trying to decide what to do. Called back on 2-4-14 still no answer. 2-5-14 nothing. Called back on 2-6-14 and was to call the product allegation dept with info. I called the allegation dept and per [xxx] nothing was in the system and she needed to start a claim. Called chevy on 1-7-14 still nothing back but the said gm had the info. 1-10-14 spoke to [xxx] and [xxx] and they will call chevy to get all the info. On 2-12-14 [xxx] with gm legal department called stating that due to the warranty the can not help me with the car catching on fire even though it was due to a recall. My car have been at the chevy dealer and since 1-11-14 and now they are telling me every day that they are trying to help me with a car. Something about a customer loyalty certificate and that has been since 2-22-14. It is 3-5-14 and I didn't get any help with assisting me with a car I had nothing to do with catching on fire. I am renting and paying for rides. I do not need to have a brand new car! I just need a car. Please.. Its been 2 months and I didn't put the car on fire it was due to gm recall!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 16, 2013 · Body, Engine · 295,000 miles · VA · fire

Our 2000 monte carlo supersport was parked and had been off for approximately 15 minutes. Before that, it had been driven for approximately 30 minutes and parked for about an hour. Someone came in to tell me it was smoking. There was a great deal of smoke coming from under the hood. We called the fire department and before they could arrive, the car was engulfed. While it was burning, we could hear it trying to start! There is nothing left of the front, engine compartment, or interior, except for the frames. Only the trunk area and right rear tire were untouched.

Filed Feb 8, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 130,000 miles · CA · fire

Vehicle was having starting issues. Would not start without a jump start. We jumped the car with jumper cables, and the engine caught on fire. Immediatley hosed it down to put out the fire, and now there is a hole in the top of the engine. After extensive research, found out a recall back in 09 that was causing this same exact issue. Found several people with the same year make and model vehicle, that this same exact situation happend to, and it was due to the recall. In 2010 stockton chevrolet replaced sparkplug retainers on a recall issue, which was linked to the same recall. Now trying to fight gm dealer to have vehicle fixed, as it seems to be linked to the recall even though the sparkplug retainers were replaced. Could be a possible product liability issue.

Filed May 5, 2010 · Engine · NC · fire

2000 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer states that the motor exploded and caught fire after starting vehicle. *gr the consumer stated she received a recall notice in the mail and she made attempts to get to the dealer, but couldn't due to time restraints. The consumer was advised by gm they were not responsible for the repairs, because the vehicle was over 4 years old.