2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 1, 2016 · Engine · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Engine fire engulfed the whole front end. There was a recall by gm #15757. Received a letter indicating possible engine compartment fire. Called dealership several times and informed that needed part was not available. While driving vehicle home on city street the engine compartment went up in flames. Video was taken of the fire.

Filed May 27, 2016 · Engine · 200,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park, the vehicle caught on fire. The contact stated that the flames engulfed from under the hood. The contact extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department was not notified and no police report was filed. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 06/29/16*lj updated 08/03/16.

Filed Jan 4, 2016 · Engine · 150,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that she received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 03/23/16*lj

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Engine · 112,000 miles · IL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the front end of the vehicle caught fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report and a police report were not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 13, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · MO · fire

My 2003 monte ss had been smoking and having problems accelerating & shifting and put on testers and read code and I needed a air flow sensor so I had that put on, was recommended I get tune up so I got that, and had just put new battery in the car. The following day after putting gas in the car I was leaving gas station and lost acceleration again and the car smoked again. I soon lost all power including gas & breaks and windows. People passing by were honking and said the underneath of car and under hood had flames in front of car. I had to throw it in park and jump out because the peddles quit working and the car exploded in flames and had I not had my window down I would have been locked inside and could have lost my life. The engine and whole electrical wire harness had caught fire and the car burned up with 3-5 minutes. This was our only car and the only means of getting disabled child to the appointments he needed and to work and has put hardship on our family.

Filed Jan 12, 2012 · Engine · 50,129 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly engulfed in flames. The contact was able to exit the vehicle safely and sustained no personal injuries.the fire department extinguished the flames and the vehicle was completely destroyed. The vehicle was towed to a savage facility. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 50,129. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Engine · 142,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised him that the intake manifold had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not \repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure and current mileage was approximately 142,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Engine · 134,682 miles · AR · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. Three days after the vehicle was purchased it caught fire and was destroyed. The fire department was notified; however, the fire extinguished itself. The federal safety agency 09v116000 recall is related to the exhaust manifold. There were no injuries. The contact has no knowledge of a police report being filed. The failure mileage was 134,665.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Engine · 127,000 miles · VA · fire · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact's vehicle caught fire where the exhaust manifold and dip stick are located. She sustained injuries. Gm recall number 90047 and the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000 were referenced. The contact called the manufacturer and sent them copies of all the requested information, but they have not responded. The fire occurred two months ago. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they could not assist because gm filed for bankruptcy. She will not get her vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 127,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Electrical · IL · fire · 1 injury

The light that comes on when you open the passenger door (under the dash) stayed on with the door shut. The light bulb, burned the plastc around the wires and started the carpet on fire under the dashboard. My husband removed the light bulb and burned his fingers to put the glowing carpet out. Then, my turn signals worked sometimes and then at other times did not. They eventually stopped working all together. I took the car for repairs and was told that a relay switch had gone out. Next, some of the lights on the temperature control panel went out. Not all of them. They replaced my radio because the buttons were peeling. The next day, half of the lights on the radio went out and then came back on. The dealer actually told me that sometimes a new radio's lights will not all kick on right away. This may take some time and if they go out again, I should bring the car back. Are they kidding me? I can't believe they are telling me this. There is obviously a problem here.

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Electrical · 6,000 miles · CA · fire

After parking the vehicle for 4 hours or more consumer noticed smoke coming from the trunk. Consumer and a neighbor extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · CA · fire

Vehicle was being driven normally on the road while for no apparent reason the engine started to smoke. The smoke got worse, and vehicle caught on fire.