2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering 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 23, 2016 · Steering · FL

Did a report with the dealer 3 months ago and haven't had a call back yet about bringing my car in to fix the problem wondering how long will it take to be called in about this problem

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 Feb 7, 2015 · Steering · 183,000 miles · TN

There is a clicking noise when I turn the wheel, and I checked everything in the wheel and it all looked okay...so it must be in the steering... Ive read up on it and people are saying its the intermediate steering shaft.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start unless the key was shaken in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician diagnosed that the head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 110,597. Updated 9/11/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle should be put on a recall list for faulty ignition. The vehicle should be added to all former recall list that exist or existed for the model. The consumer requested for the vehicle to be repaired and to be reimbursed for what has already been repaired. Updated 1/20/2015

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 98,000 miles · IA

While driving my 2001 monte carlo ss at 65 miles per hour on the interstate the car would shut off on its own leaving no power steering, brakes, or power to anything. The car did this several times. I contacted gm directly when this started happening. Basically I was told too bad and they couldn't help me. June 5, 2014 summary history display store 01 servc01 total r/o's 1 total serv. Days 3 make cv chevrolet ln# ro.no. Ro. Date.. Miles. Adv/tech j# t operation code. Description 600760 04/20/2007 98020 a 7368 31973 1 c 32ctz001 check engine lig 4757 june 5, 2014 r/o close out store 01 servc01 desc. Cv monte carlo blck 01 | 4. Labor 211.40 0.00 0.00 | | 5. Parts 6.96 0.00 0.00 | | | 8. Misc 14.95 0.00 0.00 | | 9. Tax 13.11 0.00 0.00 | |10. Est $ [ ] totals c 246.42 w 0.00 I 0.00 | | | complaint customer states the check engine is on | | dies while driving andm doesn't shift well | | cause performed diag sys check and found dtc p0128 engine coolant | | temp incorrect. And p1811 shift adapt. | | correction needs new thermostat for p0128 | | needs valve body and pressure control solenoid for p1811 |

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo ss. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the intermittent steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 72,000 miles · NC

Turn signals only work some of the time and make a loud buzzing noise sometimes you can make them work by pushing the four way flashers but it is only a temporary fix.. I believe this is a serious safety issue and there should be a recall for this problem. There is also a clunking noise coming form the steering column/front end.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Steering · 75,000 miles · OH

I feel something in the steering wheel like a knocking noise. It happened about 2 weeks after I bought the car. You can feel it and hear it when I turn the wheel and even when I don't turn the wheel.

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Driver assistance, Steering · 110,000 miles · PA

2001 monte carlo ss failure of steering knuckle passenger side. Replaced outer tie rod two times on second replacement noticed tie rod was loose in knuckle after looking closer I saw large crack in tierod hole that if separated completely the steering would have failed. Had to replace steering knuckle and tierod again. Was told that this happens very frequently with all models of gm cars with this same setup. Mileage at failure was around 110,000 miles.