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
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
29 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 107,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 107,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Engine2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine
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Related recalls
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
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.
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 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that engine oil was dripping from the manifold. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the part needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 135,652.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While the vehicle was parked and/or driven at any speed, oil leaked onto the exhaust manifold. The dealer diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit and an oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Oil leak dripping down on exhaust pipe and manifold start in last 5 days . Car was station in garage
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have engine problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 107,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 15V701000, 15V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have bad engine?
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (95 complaints), 2000 (70 complaints) and 2002 (68 complaints).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Electrical 151Steering 16Brakes 14Lights 12Acceleration 6Seats 5Suspension 5Visibility 4Airbags 3Body 3Fuel system 3Seat belts 3Transmission 3Locks 2Wheels 2Tires 1
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