2002 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure and requests reimbursement for engine repairs. *smd the consumer stated the engine failed when oil got onto the engine and caught fire. The consumer had not received a recall until after the failure. The consumer had the engine replaced. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of the engine replacement.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine failure problems
22 of the 2,120 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe engine failure, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 93,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20061
- 20051
- 20043
- 20032
- 20024
- 20011
- 20004
- 19993
- 19971
- 19962
Often reported together
Stalling 4Fire or smoke 3Knocking 3Steering lock-up 2Misfire 2Headlights 2Check engine light 2Pulling 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While attempting to give the vehicle a jump to get it started, the engine blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling) when the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at various speeds, the engine failed and the security warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vcm and the ignition lock cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. The failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system); however, while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering seized. Also the entire warning panel illuminated and all electrical power seized. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/29/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would also buck like it was about to stall. The consumer discontinued driving the vehicle. Updated 11/13/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. When attempting to start the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the engine failed to operate without warning and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the speedometer needle seized. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pass lock system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck and the head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the engine failed to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator was replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The contact also mentioned that the brake lights and headlights failed to operate after the bulbs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 89,300. Updated 06/10/14
The plastic intake manifold cracked and the antifreeze went into the oil and the engine blew up in the middle of rush hour traffic.
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
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