2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: engine overheating

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 180,453 miles · MI

I was driving at highway speeds and the temp gauge droppef to zero, air conditioning stopped working, and car began to struggle. I pulled the car off the highway to see if was dumping coolant put. Took the vehicle to the shop and he new what was wrong because a lot of these cars come in with the problem. I had to have the timing cover replaced and the ect sensor. The mechanic said this happens often as gm cars have these issues. Was also told it looked as if the car overheated and was lucky it didn't blow up on the highway and cause an accident.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Engine · 55,000 miles · IN

Dt: the consumer stated that intake manifold gasket was leaking. This occurred since february 2005. The vehicle has been checked at dealership and a repair shop. Both places said that there was a coolant leak in the engine. Consumer has not fixed the problem yet. Was waiting to see if gm was going to issue a recall. Consumer contacted the dealership and manufacturer. The manufacturer said that there was still an open recall on those vehicles. Consumer did not have a recall number, and system was not showing a recall on the engine. The representative from gm told the consumer about the recall. The recall was on a coolant in the engine that may leak. Gm was the one who told the consumer that he was not included in the recall.*ak

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Body, Electrical · MS

Replaced power steering pump, r/r transmission, replaced alternator and low tire pressure. Vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf the vehicle had malfunctioning signal lights. The consumer stated that the engine was repaired for a coolant leak. The engine light came on. The steering wheel was set to the left. Clock not set. Windshield washer light came on. The consumer stated that the left finder was damaged as well as the console. The right bumper was damaged. The driver door shakes. A whinning noise is heard from the vehicle at highway speeds and while turning. The consumer witnessed the service dealer testing his vehicle and saw shifting foward very hard and back very hard tires screaching. Smoke coming from the tires. The tail pipes were shaking as well as the rear end. The consumer stated that the time was used up on the vehicle onstar cell phone. The consumer stated that the headlights will not turn off. Smoke came from the vents inside the vehicle. The consumer stated that something bumps the door while the vehicle is in motion. The steering wheel shakes when brakes are applied.

Filed Oct 2, 2004 · Engine · 36,370 miles · MI

Intake manifold gasket - coolant leaking from it. Car is a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo with 36, 370 miles on it. All I am getting from dealer is that it is out of warranty. I am furious!!!

Filed Jul 8, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 24,046 miles · MO

Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; AC at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. Steering shaft and bushing replaced ($60); vibration back at 75,000miles and they would not fix it; chev diagnosis on 7/8/04 for left rear wheel speed sensor needs left rear wheel hub assembly (ABS brakes will not work and not fixed, $700) and turn signals work intermittenly (not fixed) and AC compressor leaking (not fixed, $900), and driver seat power seat heater defective (not fixed, $230).

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 68,000 miles · TN

Transmission oil leak, grinding noise in the transmission,coolant leak at the lower intake manifold.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Engine · 30,000 miles · AZ

For the past year I have been having problems with engine coolant loss from my car, when I first noticed it I brought it to the dealer's attention and was informed that what I was seeing was a "gasket sealer" and I was normal with a new car; however, 4 months later I am losing coolant from the intake manifold loosing up, after the first repair, where the bolts where simply tightened up it was ok , now it is leaking all around the intake gasket on to the electrical system and transmission. I took the car to the dealer, and was told there was a recall on the monte carlos for this problem but my engine is not affected I have a 3.4 liter and the recall was on 3.1 and 3.8 engines. I have been going back and forth with the dealer and chevy USA on this for several months now with no resolution, my car was under warranty when I first noticed this and was told it was "nothing to worry about" now it is not under warranty and the problem is worse I am hoping in writing you this it can be investigated as to why I have the same problem with my car as the other engine sizes but my motor is not part of the repair recall, it is obvious to me that this is a design defect on my motor. The intake should not just come loose from the engine after 20,000 and 40,000 miles should it? The vehicle is a 2001 chevy monte carlo ls with the 3.4 liter v6 auto transmission.