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).
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the manifold exploded as he tried to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was the second occurrence. The contact called the manufacturer and inquired about the federal safety agency campaign id number: 040v090000 (fuel system: gasoline) and was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery); however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 117,100.
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. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the key in the ignition, the engine exploded because of a defective fuel pump regulator. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery) but he never received a recall notice. Before the failure, he received a recall notice and repair for a failure regarding a possible engine fire so he took the vehicle into the dealership where the lower intake gasket kit and fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphrams were installed. However, the engine exploded after the repairs. The contact called the dealer and manufacturer but had not received any response at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 140,854.
1. Took my car in for service for an intermittent "check engine" light. Service required was a purge solenoid for the charcoal cannister. 2. After returning the car home and it sitting for a couple days, I went to start the car and the battery was dead. Jumped the battery with another car and when I went to turn the key in the monte carlo, the intake manifold exploded in about 20 different pieces in a deafening explosion. 3. Nothing has been done to repair yet, but the damage is catastrophic. I'm looking at $$$$$ repair. I have pictures of it if needed. If I had been standing over the engine and my wife had turned the key I would be looking at a hospital stay.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stopped at a gas station and noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. Once he returned home, he noticed a large amount of brake fluid had leaked onto his driveway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was due to the salt used on the roads during the winter. The contact had the service center order the parts to repair the failure. The failure mileage was 36,200 and current mileage was 36,646. Updated 6/2/08 *cn the brakes failed due to a rusted out brake line. The consumer stated the brake line should have been stainless steel. The gas line was also in the process of rusting.
My 2000 monte carlo ss has problem with the fuel system which has a recall on it but my VIN isn't included in the recall.
Flasher hazard switch and gas gauge indicator were found to be issues in the past but I was not notified of any type of recall. Both of these issues are present in my 2000 monte carlo. I purchased a replacement flasher switch at a local dealer and nothing was said about a recall. I have not yet replaced the switch. I purchased the car new and feel if gm knew about this issue, I should have been contacted long ago to have this issue rectified.
We have 2 monte carlos, a 2000 and 2004, both of these had sensors go out of the gas gauge. In talking with some others, theirs did too. Royal chevrolet in bloomington, in charges almost $500 for this. I feel since this is happening a lot to this brand of car, it should be recalled.
The federal safety agency#04v09000, I just paid $ 247.94 + tax to fix my 2000 monte carlo (60,000 miles) with the above mentioned recall. Was it possible my auto was missed in this recall? Have there been more complaints regarding this recall?
On december 24, 2004 in the evening my vehicle which is a 2000 chevy monte carlos would not start at the mall. My husband and I proceeded to try to get the vehicle to start. However, it didn't start. We the vehicle try to start after trying to start it "back fire" causing the upper manifold, the engine cover, gaskets and oil cap having to be replace. We had the vehicle to be towed to our home. Then, we had charlie jones, of jones mechic and heavy equipment to come and look at the vehicle. He stated that because we continue to try to start the vehicle fuel in the lines build up causing the vehicle to back fire. Well after we got the vehicle repair we receive a recall notice from chevy telling customers of a fuel regulator which is faulty and can cause the vehicle to back fire when battery is low. Exactly what had happen to my car. How ever if though chevy acknowledge the default they denied to pay me back my expense. Their recalls states everything that would happen to my car. I'm just so upset because I found out that although the battery was low the car shouldn't have back fire if it wasn't for the recall part.
Steering has had vibration in it since I purchased the car. Now the steering won't steer unless the engine is accelarated. The engine keeps backfiring and cutting out. This is a 2000 monte carlo ss. This is the worst vehicle I have ever owned. I will never buy another gm product again. I am buying a toyota.
The consumer experienced the same problem as stated the federal safety agency recall #04v090000: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a spark can cause a backfire. The dealership stated the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The check vehicle soon light came on so I immediatly drove to the dealership, I was told that I did not tighted down the gas cap and thats why the light came on so they re-set the light. Two days later the light returned and again I was told about the gas cap, I explained that I had not put any gas in it. They ran a diagnostic and discovered the car had a "weak fuel pump". #2 I was leaving from a stop sign when my tire blew out, I was told that it was not covered because I must of hit something with it. (I never hit anything). #3 I attempted to move the car from infront of my home, into the driveway, red fluid began to pour out under the engine compartment. The car was towed to the dealership and the water pump was replaced. #4 the vehicle engine has had a low idle miss that started about 10 days after we brought the car home. #4 I just noticed that my passenger door is poping against the right front fender when you attempt to open it. The condition seems to be worsening and you can see that the fender and the door do not line up correctley. The dealership continues to tell me that the car is running to "factory specifications" at this time. I am at a loss I do not know how to get my vehicle taken care of when the dealership doesnt even care enough to take the time to check it out. This was my first carbuying experience and it has been a nightmare, I love my monte carlo and I just wish someone would assist me. (tiresize: p255 60r16)( dot number: tire size: p255 60r16 )
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