2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems

Filed Apr 18, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 90,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

My 2001 montecarlo was hit in front with front end damage and the air bags didn't go off causing my girl friend to have a broken nose ..the vehicle was in motion on a city street in the turning lane

Filed Aug 2, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Cecking the fuses, none of them were blown. Gauge would be reading hot temperature, would check the hoses and radiator nothing. Fuel system is down now.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Electrical · 57,000 miles · MA

The dealer years ago just put an insert into the key. Now the ignition does not properly work. You have to wiggle the key for operation. Sometimes the car won't start,other times the components won't work unless I wiggle the key. Car has 57,000 miles. Was part of the original recall for ignition problems.

Filed May 1, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · KY · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 35 MPH, another motorist informed the contact that flames were coming from the front of her vehicle. While pulling off the roadway the steering wheel locked and all power was lost. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Two weeks prior to the failure, a diagnostic test was performed but no failure codes were found. The contact also mentioned that she received a recall notification for a key fob, but not the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v70100 (engine and engine cooling). The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. A fire report and a police report were filed. The contact received medical treatment for elevated carbon monoxide in the blood and post traumatic stress disorder. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The recall details for the key fob were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. Updated 06/28/17*lj updated 9/28/18

Filed Oct 11, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

Problem 1: driving near my home and vehicle quit on me. Gas gauge showed full but come to find out, I was out of gas. Good thing I wasn't traveling at a high rate of speed, like interstate driving. Problem 2: vehicle wouldn't start, I'm being told it is the passlock system. Security light has only come on 1 time. I never know when its going to start. Very worried when I travel by myself. These have happened at different times.

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Airbags, Electrical · 163,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 60 MPH, the temperature and fuel gauges displayed incorrect readings. In addition, the low coolant warning light illuminated even though there was coolant in the vehicle. The air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 163,000. Updated 09/20/16*lj the consumer stated if the vehicle sat for two days, the battery was drain and die. His mechanic stated it was due to an electrical problem. Also ,the rear defroster did not work, the fan switch did not work right away, and the turn signal light did not work unless he tapped the dashboard, and the transmission shifted hard. Updated 10/13/16.

Filed Jul 5, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 120,000 miles · TX

Takata recall. I spoke to a representative at gm asking about the recall of my vehicle and said my warranty was expired. I just recently bought the car from another person so how I was suppose to know about the cars recall. The problem with the car is the ignition switch whenever I rotate it to turn it on it does not start. I would have to rotate it slowly to the start and as well let it go slowly for it to start. So its not functioning properly. I want to file a complaint to gm for I can get my car fix since it could be caused of my death and the death of other civilians that are near my car whenever it gives up or even worst.

Filed Mar 21, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke expelled from the front of the vehicle without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount for time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 2, 2015 · Electrical · 211,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, the key released from the ignition switch without warning. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch and key tumbler needed to be replaced before the recall repairs could be performed. While waiting for the repairs, the ignition switch shorted out and caused the anti-lock and ABS system to malfunction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who confirmed that the ignition switch and key tumbler were defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the recall repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Electrical · 86,137 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and the instrument panel gauges illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired again and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,137. Updated 8/21/15*cn updated 10/18/2017