2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems

70 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 108,782. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 70
of this car's complaints: 30%
typical mileage: 108,782
crashes: 1
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Engine
10
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
6
Engine: gasoline
6
Cooling system
3
Exhaust system
2
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
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 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine

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

Stalling 19 Won't start 10

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 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 1, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · MN · fire

Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.

Filed Mar 16, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

No lights on dash board

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 Jan 26, 2020 · Engine · RI

I went to do a recall on the vehicle I got my mail and I put new head gaskets or whatever it was done on top of the engine and now it's still leaking oil I am calling them to balise chevrolet warwick rhode island I will recall on them to make sure they can fix the problem cuz it was not leaking when I went there I want it fixed properly and it shouldn't be any charge to me because the vehicle was in perfect working condition when it entered their shopi

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 Oct 28, 2016 · Engine · 170,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While attempting to give the vehicle a jump to get it started, the engine blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) when the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2016 · Engine · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 108,782 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at various speeds, the air bag light illuminated continuously and the vehicle's temperature gauge elevated. The contact poured coolant into the radiator, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,782.

Filed Feb 1, 2016 · Engine · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. 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 not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine

Does the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have engine problems?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 108,782 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 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).