Since purchase of car with 34,000 miles in march of 2002, there have been several problems. Check engine light came on around 50,000 miles, had it checked was given the code for temperature sensor. Had sensor changed, within six months light came on again. When checked was given same code for temperature sensor so I had it replaced a second time. Now periodically while driving the temperature gauge will drop completely and when turning off the ignition the fan will continue to run. The only way to stop the fan is to either unplug the fan or unhook the battery. Randomly when trying to start the car it will not start as if the battery is dead, but the radio and all lights still work. Had this checked but no problems could be found. After waiting for about ten minutes the car will start. The only explanation I was given was that maybe the computer system thinks I am attempting to steal my own car. Then there are the turn signals, when you turn on the signal it will work for a few seconds then stop. The only way I have found to make them work again is to turn on the hazard flashers for a few seconds then turn on the signal again. There have been so many problems with this vehicle and with no warranty left it is rather costly and frustrating.
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine complaints
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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.
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!!!
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).
Transmission oil leak, grinding noise in the transmission,coolant leak at the lower intake manifold.
Head gasket went bad with 28,000 mi.
I have a 01 chvy.monte carlo which only has 36550 miles.I had smelled antifreeze about a week ago.and the dealer said it was the inner manifold gasket,said they changed it.that next day I still noticed the smell.I took it in on monday they are saying that there was a recall for the throttle body.which is news to me,cause they never told me this.well my husband is a mechanic ,he said tey didnt change what they said they would.that there is so much dust around the bolts.these people have lied the entire time.im in the same boat as the other people here that have the same problem with the engine coolant.this is so wrong.
I purchased this car in 09/01 it has been a problem ever since. Front end needed to be rebuilt at 1200 miles and then again at 2000 miles. Air conditioner has been a constant problem (I was told I needed to park some place else) the manifold gaskets had to be replaced at 48000 miles and now the wiper switch has gone bad. The front end feels real bad, but they claim there is nothing wrong. Just waiting for the front end to fall out from underneath the car on a hot, rainy, july morning. I'm going back to ford. Oh yeah forgot, paint went bad 1 year after I bought it. Gm says I drove through something.
Windsheld wipers park straight up vertical. Heater resistor failed. Check engine light always on. Steering wheel rattles when cornering slowly. Light always on saying antifreeze low despite it not being low. Too much bass in radio rough shifts. Brake pads done at 70,000km seems to be falling apart as soon as warranty was up.
My 2001 monte carlo ss developed a leak between the upper plastic intake manifold and lower aluminium intake manifold. I stopped at a dealer and asked them about it and they said they knew of no problem but when I asked them how much to repair they replied about $800 without looking at the car. I contacted gm customer service and they told me to take the car to a dealer for an estimate, which I did. They then talked with the dealer and came to the conclusion that there was nothing they could do for me. In the meantime I did some research and found that this is a common problem with a technical service bulletin out on it. Gm customer service and the dealer said that since this is not a safety issue nothing could be done because the car is out of warranty and that I should have purchased the extended warranty. So I was stuck paying a garage $880 to replace both manifolds as directed in the tsb and the worry that my year and a half old car my launch its motor at anytime due to the contamination of the oil with antifreeze from the leak.
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.
While the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change dealer indicated that head gasket was leaking coolant from the manifold.
On two occasions, while driving between 40-50 miles per hour, the engine stalled -once in a construction zone area. Luckily, we were able to turn off onto a side street, but just barely since the power steering was out. *ak the car has a hard time starting. It requires stepping on the gas pedal - just like the old days.
While driving at 40 MPH vehilce stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road.
I have had numerous problems with my 01' chevrolet monte carlo ss. The car will idle between 1200 and 3300 rpms intermittently while driving and in park. This problem makes this vehicle very hard to control, slow down and stop. My fuel mileage has been affected, I have had to replace my brakes, and my confidence in this vehicle is gone. My wife and I feel very uncomfortable driving this car because we never know when it is going to act up, and when it does, the safety of us and all those around us is in jepordy. I have towed this vehicle to the dealer over 8 times, for this problem. I have had numberous this replace, but the problem keeps coming back. I have attempted a gm buy back and also a lemon law and gm refused to do anything about it. I no longer want to waste my time and money on a car that may soon harm someone or myself!!!
The consumer felt the overall design including the engine, transmission, and the brakes were seriously flawed. The vehicle was properly repaired by the dealer. On two occasions, the ignition had gotten stuck, the engine lost oil, and the dipstick cylinder had loosened. The consumer requested a refund. Gm did not agree with the above comment, and stated the dealer handled the situation properly. (model ss) mr scc
The vehicle experienced the following: stalled when cold and upon hard acceleration, the key stuck in the ignition, suspension and brake problems(rod kit was installed/no brakes), the transmission had gone out(repaired), the vehicle hesitated and jumped from park gear to drive, and after the ignition repairs, the vehicle stalled and hesitated in shifting to gear. The consumer requested the dealer to repurchase the vehicle, and reimburse for the repair(s), and the rental. Mr scc
The 2001 chevrolet monte carlo I purchased in february, 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since I purchased the car two years ago. The transmission, engine, caliphers, and breaks have each been repaired by the dealer at least twice. On feb.15, 2003, the key got stuck in the ignition of the car, and because the car was then out of warranty, I was forced to pay $406.00 for a repair of the vehicle. On february 20th, 2003, the car started leaking oil and the transmission "jumps" from the parking gear into drive whenever it is turned on. I am asking that the gm manufacturer. The compalints on this vehicle are ongoing. The date indicated below is only the date of the latest incident with this car. To repurchase the vehicle for the monthly payments and interest I have already paid
I own a 01 monte carlo and 40,000 miles I started getting an anti-freeze leak. My dealership informed me it was a leak in the intake manifold. They also told me they see 2-3 monte carlo's a month in with this problem and 5-6 malibu's and lumina's with the same problem. They want $600 to fix since it is past the warrenty. If chevy knows of the problem they should fix it. I did some research and the intake manifold I need is on a 2 month back order due to so many problems. I have only had the car 1 1/2 years.
Leak between upper and lower intakes known problem tsb01-06-01-007a. Car is only a year and a half old with only 47000 miles and was undrivable due to a manufacturers defect and gm would not work to repair the problem. Their take was I should have purchased the extended warranty. Dt
Consumer states while stop without any indication vehicle engine started idling high when consumer released the breaks vehicle started traveling without depressing gas pedal. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information. Ts
Vehicle has stalled numerous times, mostly at around 35 MPH. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times. Dealer has replaced wiring harness, and connection to fuel pump, however repairs have not remedied the problem.*ak
While traveling the engine stopped and vehicle lost power, vehicle has stalled several times before actual loss of power.
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has been contacted and repaired vehicle twice . Currently, for repair for fourth time. Please provide further information.
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