I took my car into Freeland Chevrolet for the recall my car was running great,when i picked it up it was idling rough and smoking on my way home it was stalling out at every stop causing me to loose control of power steering and braking creating a safty haszard called them the next day and told them about it which they already knew because the manager was outside when i started it up. They said it was thowing 11codes when i brought it in saying that was the problem,which i could not have drove it their in that condition and never would.got in touch with corp office. In the mean time I had it towed back to them on DEC1,,,.Because its undrivable. Then on Dec11 got a call from corporate say i had to pay 253.00 for a Diagnostic also they told them it was throwing 21 codes when i brought it in.whats the Truth? they endangerd many lives by letting me drive that car off the lot.That tells me they have no regard for the safety of the public. my car is still there
The worst 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical151
- Engine29
- Steering16
- Brakes14
- Lights12
- Acceleration6
- Seats5
- Suspension5
- Visibility4
- Airbags3
- Body3
- Fuel system3
- Seat belts3
- Transmission3
- Locks2
- Wheels2
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Fuel gauge 19Stalling 11Headlights 10Fire or smoke 9Overheating 8Adaptive cruise 6Harsh shifting 5
Recalls 4
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- The remedy applied under recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V‑118, 09V‑116, or 15V‑201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
- Risk
- The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Recall number 15V201000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 479
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16-18 | 26-28 | 20-21 |
What 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning odor blowing through the air vents into the cabin of the vehicle. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the oil gauge increased to high. Additionally, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer regarding the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V201000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part had to be ordered,ed and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 215,000.
Power steering high pressure line may fail prematurely of the 20,000-24,000 mile service replacement. Had to replace this multiple times and it's leaking again from the hose.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the front and rear engine valve covers were faulty causing oil to leak from the engine. The local dealer miller and sons (3107 green garden rd. Aliquippa pa) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Security lights comes on and car dies,ignition switch faulty,car start but dies
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle started to shudder and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the vehicle's battery exploded. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the instrument cluster gauge failed to work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (van chevrolet, 100 nw vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118, (816) 527-8564) where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 88,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the manifold. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to miller and sons chevrolet (3107 green garden plaza, aliquippa, pa 15001, (724) 419-4124), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Interment cluster gauges not working
I took my car into john hall chevrolet on 5/19/2017 to have the ignition recall done.prior to my taking it there I was experiencing several issues with my car that no single diagnostic could quite pinpoint.needless to say I replaced several things yet to no prevail.the car would just stop running luckily before I reached over 10 MPH and on several occasions while trying to turn in traffic I lost power steering.all while the key was in the on position.finally a more updated sensor scanner detected an electrical issue within the ignition itself.when I went to the dealership I was told they would only do what the recall required them to do. Even though I told them what it was doing and asked if they could check to make sure I didn't have to worry about leaving there and the car shutting off and /or no power steering I was told no .I would have paid to know,to have them scan it, whatever.needless to say after they fixed their part the car is still doing the same thing.even when the man brought me my car I asked how did she start? He said not good and walked away. Also I left them with 1 key shouldn't there have been something done to both? My car may be old but she's been well maintained .great strong motor and alot of new parts. The starter and fuel pump were pretty much wrecked by the little electrical issue within the ignition. Confused and overheated simply trying to start the car and hope it stays running.it's that electrical issue that keeps saying yes enough voltage then nope can't have it. It's been proven not only by scanning but by reading and testing .
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Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Owners have filed 230 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1.9 times a typical Monte Carlo model year.
What is the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo year score?
The 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo scores 50 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Electrical system, with 151 complaints, typically around 55,000 miles. Next is engine (29).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
4 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have the most electrical problems?
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (151 complaints), 2005 (87 complaints) and 2001 (77 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo get?
Official estimates for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo range from 20 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.4L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 29 highway.
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