Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. After the vehicle received an oil change, oil was seen leaking from the engine. In addition, the vehicle overheated, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and smoke emerged from the hood. The contact stated that, after replacing the radiator, there was a coolant leak. The contact also stated that the key fob failed to work. Furthermore, the tires were replaced and rotated, but the tire pressure warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the oil leak was due to a faulty catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed and did not assist. The failure mileage was 174,034.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo check engine light comes on
38 of the 2,120 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe check engine light, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 38
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 98,000
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 6Overheating 4Won't start 3Misfire 3ABS 3Power steering loss 2Fire or smoke 2Engine failure 2
Trouble codes mentioned
P1811 1P0128 1
What owners say
About october 10th, 2017 I was coming up on a traffic light and when I applied the brakes, the pedal would not go down. I was going about 45 MPH by the grace of god I was able to blast through an intersection and miss everyone, everything!. Rattled I guess I shut the car off when I regained my composer I started the car and everything was fine. I did not want to believe this happened! I thought I did something wrong maybe had my foot under the brake pedal or something. Have been driving the car since 2 weeks ago was stranded in a parking lot, would not start. Had the car towed home, tried to start it and started right up. Now service track light is on and anti lock brakes is on and service engine light is on sometime and the cruise light is on. Yesterday wife was driving the car and same thing no brakes, you could not push the pedal down it is as if there is something under the pedal it's that solid. My concern for my own safety as well as other monte carlo owners is most important. If either time we would have been on a expressway where we could not turn to a shoulder this would be catastrophic . Called the service manager where the car was purchased, also harbor chevy in michigan city, in and gates chevy in south bend, indiana, all said they have never heard of this before. Got on the internet and found similar posts in car complaints without any problem, seems odd gm does not know anything about this. For every ones own safety this should be a redundant system in older cars you would not lose all brakes. Could understand if you lost anti lock part but still could stop. This has to be a overlooked flaw in design and gm should be made to correct this before someone gets killed. If someones been killed by this how could they tell you that he lost his brakes? Thank you mike
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving various speeds, the check engine, service traction, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front wheel hub with the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel hubs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted or notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,856.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving and idled, the temperature gauge increased indicating the vehicle was overheating. As a result, the contact had to pull over for a moment for the engine to cool. The engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, a clanking noise was heard coming from the recall repair spot. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed oil and coolant spewing after the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,536.
2001 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer writes in regards to gear shift issues and vehicle electrical or computer malfunctions. *smd the consumer stated it was often hard to shift the vehicle from park to reverse or park to drive as the release pin on the floor shift sometimes required extreme force to release the shift mechanism from park. Also, the check engine light illuminated. A diagnostic test revealed the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. The consumer also stated the front seat passenger suddenly became trapped in the vehicle. There was some type of electrical or computer malfunction, because the consumer hadn't locked the doors. The horn did not always respond when the consumer tired to use it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the gauges on the instrument panel fluctuated and the check engine warning light iluminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the vehicle and the intake gasket, manifold gasket, trailing arm, fuel filter, pc valve, heating hose, plug wires, spark plugs, and sway bar kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,274. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle being serviced at a dealer, the technician informed the contact of an internal leak from the oil pressure unit. The dealer diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
2005 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the engine light illuminated. The consumer stated after the dealer performed the recall, the alarm no worked. *jb updated 09/02/15*lj updated 11/01/2017
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
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engines plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, engine overheating and won't start, and the codes they mention most are P1811 and P0128.
Which Chevrolet Monte Carlo years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (9 complaints), 2003 (6 complaints) and 2002 (5 complaints).
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