Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was 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 failure mileage was 116,000.
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine complaints
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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) 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and there was an odor of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was acknowledged that it was a recall issue. 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 90,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
So when we went to start the car, the car would not start we replaced the battery then we replaced the alternator. After looking some stuff up online we realized that it was neither of these things it was actually the passlock security. It is now locked us out and we cannot get the car started unless we go and have a whole new ignition tumbler keys and I believe it is the bcm reprogrammed. This is obviously a malfunction in the car and I don't believe that I should have to pay $300 for a malfunction I don't know if you all can help me but anything at this point in time would be helpful
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. After the vehicle was started, there was an explosion under the hood without warning. The contact lifted the hood and discovered that the intake manifold exploded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
As I went to pull of a stop light my car shifted so hard I all most hit the person in front of me also while I drive my car speeds up on its own not safe at all!!
During the process of starting the vehicle: first attempt to start the vehicle, it didn't start. The second attempt to start the vehicle, there was a loud bang (explosion) under the hood with an odor of 'burnt plastic'. Upon looking at the engine, the black plastic intake maniford had a hole it from the explosion. This is the second occurrence in 3 months. I have replaced this intake this past winter and this occurred again last weekend. It seems in my research that gm is ignoring this defect and will not offer a fix to the problem. Gm knows this is happening especially with "cold starts" but has yet addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. When the contact turned the ignition to the on position, the engine exploded without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact heard abnormal noises coming from the engine when starting the vehicle in below zero temperatures. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo ss. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to merge to side of road and restarted the vehicle. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, neck and pain to both arms no medical attention was required. A police report was not failed. The contact believed that the failure was directly related to recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/9/14*cn updated 6/1/2015
Car shuts off while driving down the road , we will put the flashers on and put car in neutral and try to restart sometimes it will sometimes not. We will try to get far enough off the road and continue to try an restart, sometimes car has to sit about 10 minutes before starting.. The intake has exploded on me while sitting in the driveway....my biggest concern is my family , husband son an myself is going to be badly hurt or killed in this car.. I seen on tv that there is lawsuits being filed for faulty ignitions and intakes exploding I would very much like to hear from someone about the recalls to have this car fixed.. This is on going about the car shutting itself off an dying. Everytime we leave in this car it does it while were out .
Well gmc I don't even know where to start. 1st my transmission is stalling and seems like it is having a hard time shifting from 2nd to3rd gear there for stalling consistently as soon as the cars RPM goes to 2 and before 3 I have taken it various times to get it fixed and has been very costly and still the problem exists. 2. The security light come on and locks the car from starting almost 3 to 4 times daily took it to get fixed they ended up replacing ignition switch ignition holder everything on the inside of ignition over 1000.00. 3 electrical problem that causes signal lights to not work and sensors are. All out of whack during the day lights are on at night they don't turn on the AC seems to b stuck on feet and face almost as if it was clogged.5.the front right wheel shaking n vibrates every time you go above 60mph or turning.6. The fuel system went out the fuel pump the fuel sensor the actual fuel gauge stopped working.7.the transmission line on the bottom popped off as I was on the freeway spraying transmission oil all over the place almost causing an accident. And the list goes on and on...
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the engine intake manifold exploded while starting the engine. The intake manifold fractured into pieces and smoke emitted from under the hood. The contact's personal mechanic inspected the vehicle and discovered that the engine regulator valve had failed and caused fuel to penetrate the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The air intake the manifold, gasket, pressure regulator and the throttle body were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 177,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle made an explosion noise under the hood while the engine was started. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the upper intake valve exploded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 165,366.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that when he attempted to start the vehicle, the engine compartment exploded. The contact mentioned that the engine was completely destroyed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would send out an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
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.
I have a 2000 monte carlo that I have had for only about a year. I got the transmission replaced with a remanufactured one about a month ago. When I got my car back from coleman taylor the engine was messed up. The engine now makes noise when I crank it and it smokes, so I am afraid to drive the car. The manager at coleman taylor insists that he did not damage the engine and does not know why it suddenly has these problems. I got the car towed to sunrise pontiac gmc for a diagnostic test. I was told that it was recommended that I get the motor replaced. The specialists could not determine how the damage was caused. I am afraid to drive the car now due to the noise and smoke from the engine.
Over heating, exhaust system went out, fuel gage went out. My check light for the oil and for the cooling system keeps coming on and the dip sticks read normal. This car is falling apart and I just bought it 2 weeks ago I have no money to get it fixed and im scared for my child's safety to be in it. Iv talked to some owners of the identical car and they are having the same issues. These problems need to be fixed and now!
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While traveling at speeds of 30 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle immediately stalled. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,000.
Car stalls while driving without notice. The engine just cuts out, the power steering is lost and most times you don't notice until you are pressing the gas pedal and the car is decelerating... Once I'm able to stop car safely, most times it starts back up, but it takes 3-5 times of flooring the gas and cracking the key to get it to catch, then it runs rough for a minute and seems fine. No warning lights when this happens. On a different occasion, the check engine light came on, but the car did not stall. Took it to chevy dealer who diagnosed an ignition module ($600!). Drove the car home the next day and it stalled again!!! Brought it right back up to chevy...and, after much persistence and threatening to stop payment on the $600 spent for nothing, a crankshaft sensor was installed n/c. It has been a week, with no problems yet and hoping this fixed it. However, sometimes it would be up to 3 weeks between the incidents of stalling, so on a wait and see basis right now...with fingers crossed. Very frightening to drive the car and not know if you are going to get where you are trying to go, let alone the though of this happening in the middle of an intersection or on the expressway...the car is in mint condition, garaged kept and regularly maintained by dealer only and has less than 50,000 on it. As a side note, I also have crunching noise recently presented in the steering wheel when turning or braking. After the last go round with chevy over spending $600 on a car that still stalled, was hesitant to have more work done at the moment...
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated after the vehicle was turned on the battery was so low that it back fired and blew a hole in the intake manifold. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure and current mileages were 138,000.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The vehicle was parked when the contact observed excessive smoke coming from underneath the hood. The fire department was called to the scene. The vehicle sustained no damages and was driven from the scene. The vehicle has not been driven since the failure occurrence or diagnosed to determine the cause of failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 105,000.
I have a 2000 monte carlo and had to have the intake manifold gaskets replaced due to oil and water mixing together in the engine. When I talked to the mechanic about my problem he knew without looking at it exactly what was wrong. Chevy puts a plastic gasket in this model that ends up cracking due to heat. I had to pay my mechanic $700 dollars to repair this problem.
I own a 2000 chevy. Monte carlo. A review of the service bulletins shows that there is a known problem with lower and upper intake manifold gaskets. My mechanics have told me it leaking is a problem with this model, but everyone wants $500 to $600 to replace just one gasket. If there are service bulletins, and it is a known problem, why are consumers made to pay for this? Or has gm been told to repair this for customers? I have had to have several things replaced more than once. Such as the window motors assemblies, on the driver side more than three times alone.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. He checked under the hood and attempted to restart the vehicle when the upper intake exploded which resulted in a fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The fire department disconnected the battery cable in the event someone tried to restart the vehicle. The chevrolet manufacturer advised him to contact them in two weeks since he filed a report with them. There were no injuries and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The failure mileage was 116,000.
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