Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle temperature would increase sporadically and cause the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the heater core in the engine cooling system was clogged. As a result, the radiator and heater core needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage 110,000.
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I purchased a 2003 chevy monte carlo in april 2011 from a used car dealer pmm auto sales whom I trusted and dealt with for years, with less than 115,000 miles and within less then 30 days there was signs of minor problems. When I attempted to have the vehicle checked by the car dealership. I was pushed to the side mainly bc im a female. I did notice a white film when I check the low oil pressure light but I didn't think anything of it bc of my lack of knowledge. Come to find out the intake valve gasket was gone and needed to be replaced. The warranty co. Also swindled me only paying for a small percentage of the repair. Leaving me with a major repair bill on a car purchased less than 30 days ago. The mechanic knew the prob b4 I explained it to him in detail and/or any significant research. He std that it is a common flaw on these car models. Sad to say but I got beat in more than one way.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling) and immediately called the dealer. He was informed that the parts for the repair were on a national backorder and would be unavailable for at least two weeks. The failure and current mileages were 47,000. Updated 07/17/09 *bf updated 07/20/09.
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.
I had to replace my cat converter at approx. 65,000 miles, have intermittent headlight failure when switching from high to low beams, certain lights on the stereo and climate controls have gone out, and security/key lock cylinder issues, where the car won't start for an hour or so. Car now has 86,000miles, issues still exist. *tr this is the jeff gordon edition
I have had to repair/replace my cooling system twice, at my own expense. I own a 2003 chevy monte carlo. Dexcool coolant which is the only coolant recommended for gm cars is all that I have used since I have owned the car (bought new). There is a recall on dexcool that is under litigation, however, my manifold is now cracked from the dexcool gunking my engine. Once again, I am stuck with the bill. Gm is denying there is a problem, but there are other owners who have had this problem. Please help- I am out of money, and a car.
I have an 2003 monte carlo ss 3.8 . I have had loss of power . It wont go past 4 grand on the tac. I have replaced the plugs and plug wires, coils, fuel filter, idle sensor, tps sensor, egr, I have had the fuel pump pressure check it is 55 psi. I think it may be the catalytic converter. I noticed they were recalled on the 01 & 02 models why not the 03 models?
I had to turn on the a.c. So the car would not overheat --took it in and they had to replace my intake gasked was told this is commen with chevy--3 months later my air compresser is shot already have paid $3,000 and the car only has 50,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. After starting the vehicle, the low oil pressure light illuminated. The contact noticed oil present on the carport floor. Two dealers diagnosed the failure and stated that there was a blown oil filter, which could not have been caused by a pothole. After performing an internal diagnostic and engine oil tests, the dealer stated that the valves were sticking in the fuel pump and the engine needed to be replaced. The repairs would cost over $4,000. The manufacturer agreed to call the contact by march 31, 2008 to assist her with resolving the issues; however, the repairs would be the dealer's responsibility. The failure mileage was 40,027 and current mileage was 46,000.
I have a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. Beginning in august of 2006, my check engine light came on one day so I took the car to the dealer to have it checked. The diagnosis was an exhaust rocker stud had pulled out of the cylinder head. They heli coiled it ,and it was fine for a while. Then in sept. 2006, the same thing happened again,this time the opposite cylinder head. This time they fixed 3 of the studs. Now march 2007,the first cylinder head has the same problem. The dealer was unable to repair the head so it was replaced. While the car was there,the technician removed the cover from the opposite and found one rocker was loose again,so they removed that head and sent to a machine shop. I have an extended warranty on the car but still ended up paying close to $300 on my deductible and rental car. In seven months I have the same problem,there's got to be something wrong. Is the some way I can get the manufacturer to do something? 8jb
Dt: the contact states while driving the vehicle stalled and lost power. This happened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times. Currently, they were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak updated 01/19/06.
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.
Chevrolet monte carlo z-34 1997, electrical problems and idling high. *bf the alternator was replaced, however the noise is still there.
Radiator coolant was leaking into the engine, causing the vehicle to stall. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that intake valve needed to be replaced.
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