Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel leak problems

Filed Jun 27, 2017 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · KS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 2 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact observed flames under the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department stated that the fire occurred due to a fuel leak. Prior to the fire, there were no leaks present. The contact also stated that the fire occurred after the vehicle was fueled. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a case manager would be assigned to the case. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. After refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the front driver and passenger side power windows and the air conditioner failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced and the air conditioning unit needed to be recharged. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure with the air conditioner recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2015 · Engine · 100,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel from the front passenger side of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was turned on, smoke emitted from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be serviced under 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 technician placed a trough on the vehicle to direct the leak to a different direction. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · IA

The fuel pressure regulator in the engine compartment developed a severe leak. The leak caused fuel to be released in large quantities directly into the upper intake manifold and out the throttle body. Fuel continued to flow out into the air cleaner housing and eventually the engine compartment and onto the ground. Several gallons of fuel were discharged in this fashion. The vehicle was running poorly but gave no indication that there was a leak until the air clean was opened. The part that failed was a standard motor products part number pr216t purchased from rockauto.com on 5/15/2013 and installed shortly thereafter. Vehicle mileage at installation was approximately 131000. The part failed on 10/20/2014 at vehicle mileage148243 miles. The part was installed to correct a similar situation involving a much less severe leak in an older part. The fuel leakage with the older part did not escape the upper intake manifold. Age and origin of the older part are not known. The older part may have been original to the vehicle. Given the significant quantity of fuel discharged and the repeated nature of the failure, I feel an investigation is warranted.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Fuel system · 75,000 miles · WI

Instrument cluster stopped working (speedometer, etc) january 2014 fuel regulartor switch was leaking fuel (onto exhaust?) was told neither was considered a safety issue but fuel on a exhaust could cause a fire.

Filed Oct 22, 2012 · Fuel system · 117,100 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery); however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 117,100.

Filed Jun 21, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 70,000 miles · CO

A yr. Aft. I bought my 2005 monte carlo, things began going wrong with it. First 2 things to go:the cruise control & re-window defroster. The next yr, while driving at night on the interstate, I switched my lights to brights & within seconds I had no lights at all! This could of caused a very bad accident, I was able to quickly switch the lights back to dim & luckily they came back on. Since then, I no longer use the bright lights, for fear of my lights not coming back on. Then it seemed like everything went haywire after that, odometer showed that I was going 110, gas gauge quit & temp gauge registered past 260. Not a fun night to be driving, not knowing my correct speed, how much gas I had, if my car was going to overheat or have no lights! Since 6/15/2012 the tach now registers between 6000-7000 rpms & none of the gauges are working properly. My car also smells like it has an exhaust or fuel leak which comes thru the vents, it makes me sick & gives me headaches. I took it to a dealer a yr. Ago, paid $98.00 for them to tell me they couldn't find a problem. To this day, my car still smells like gasoline, I pray it doesn't catch on fire. Tonight I've been researching these problems & found that the faulty gauges is a very common problem with these cars & quite expensive to fix. I feel chevy should be held responsible for repairing this problem & all the others, after all they're the ones who built a car with many serious problems. This is very unfair for the many consumers out there who have spent their hard earned money to buy this car. Not everyone can afford to get this fixed along with paying the car payment. I don't understand why they can't be made to take care of this. What would have to happen in order to make them pay? What's listed above? A crash, fire, injury or death? Shouldn't have to be that way, something needs to be done before any of that happens!

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Fuel system, Steering · 90,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a clicking sound in the steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated the steering knuckles detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering) may be related to the failure. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from the fuel regulator that could be associated with the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices); however, the recall was for an after market pressure regulator. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had original parts. The manufacturer was made aware of both failures and stated the VIN was not included in either recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2003 chevy monte carlo ss. On july 31, 2009 the vehicle stalled while on an entry ramp onto the garden state parkway. I lost power steering and braking but was able to pull over to the shoulder and restart the vehicle. Over the course of the next several weeks the vehicle would stall intermittently either at stop lights, approaching stop lights/signs, while turning in the middle of intersections or while highway driving. I initially took it upon myself to pop the hood and see if there were any obvious issues. I noted a leaking fuel fitting that would spew fuel when moved around in the slightest. I brought this to the attention of my local chevy dealer. They replaced the whole fuel line (I was told they cannot just replace the little plastic fitting), the fuel injection system was 'serviced' and I was told my steering column had to be replaced because the knuckle joint was about to snap because it was almost fused. Several days later the stalling issue arose again. I brought the car back to the dealership and they had it for 2 days (I even let their mechanic take the vehicle home in the hopes of reproducing the issue). They were unable to offer a solution because they couldn't have the vehicle stall while in their possession. Several days later it again stalled. I contacted gm corp. And they said that I need to bring it back to the dealership again to look at. This stalling issue does not happen frequently enough to be able to diagnose while in their possession and I am being told that there is nothing that can be done. I have no confidence in driving the car because I lose all power functions (I.e. Steering/braking). The vehicle only has about 65,000 miles on it and has been maintained properly. The dealership even told me the car is 'in good shape'. This is a serious safety issue and a potential threat for accidents.

Filed May 6, 2005 · Fuel system · IL

1996 chevrolet monte carlo experienced problems with the fuel regulator.*mr the consumer drove about 7 miles and noticed that the fuel tank needle moved from full tank to half tank during the short ride and saw smoke coming form under the hood. The next day a strong smell of gasoline could be smelled. The consumer opened the hood and noticed fuel was leaking onto the ground. It was later determined that the fuel regulator had failed. The consumer has the faulty regulator.