Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel pump problems

Filed May 19, 2017 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · FL

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 .

Filed Apr 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · MA

After charging the battery l then started the car an had a back fire. When the car back fired it blew out the intake manifold an there was a lot of smoke . Was wondering if ther was a recall on the fuel pump pressure regulater . Which could be the cause of it .

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WI

Had issues with electrical in 2015 in which gas gauge and other gauges, speedometer were "bouncing". Auto repair determined it was the fuel pump and replaced it to the tune of $600. This year, while driving at highway speeds when car suddenly looses all power and turns off. Brought back to same repair shop who stated battery cables were loose and tightened them free of charge. Now 4-5 months later and same issue is occurring which happened 4 times today. Twice while making a hard turn. Terminals are completely tight. Earlier this year could not turn ignition key and tapped it with a hammer to get it to turn. I have been reading quite a bit about an ignition switch recall, but no mention of it by the dealer for two recall fixes this year regarding the ignition key and fob, and some cover on the engine.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · WI

Had to charge battery so I could take car in for ignition recall. Since I don't use the car much anymore. Upon trying to start vehicle, engine backfired and upper intake manifold exploded and pieces all over the driveway. This is the same issue as described in the 2004 recall which was performed on the fuel pressure regulator. Since the recall. I did have to replace the fuel pressure regulator again around 2011. I also had replaced the upper and lower intake gaskets that were faulty oem parts. The upper plastic manifold was replaced to the newer design. Although it being plastic is just an engineering catastrophe still doesn't solve the problem with warping from heat. Anyway. Here's my diagnosis. Fuel injectors continued to spray fuel into engine after the first attempt of starting vehicle caused by a weak battery. I say this because after turning the key off after the first attempt I heard the fuel pumping for at least 10 seconds. This is not normal. After 1 minute I tried to restart and thats when parts started flying. Good thing no helpers had their heads under the hood when this happened.

Filed Jun 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · AZ

Well gmc I don't even know where to start. 1st my transmission is stalling and seems like it is having a hard time shifting from 2nd to3rd gear there for stalling consistently as soon as the cars RPM goes to 2 and before 3 I have taken it various times to get it fixed and has been very costly and still the problem exists. 2. The security light come on and locks the car from starting almost 3 to 4 times daily took it to get fixed they ended up replacing ignition switch ignition holder everything on the inside of ignition over 1000.00. 3 electrical problem that causes signal lights to not work and sensors are. All out of whack during the day lights are on at night they don't turn on the AC seems to b stuck on feet and face almost as if it was clogged.5.the front right wheel shaking n vibrates every time you go above 60mph or turning.6. The fuel system went out the fuel pump the fuel sensor the actual fuel gauge stopped working.7.the transmission line on the bottom popped off as I was on the freeway spraying transmission oil all over the place almost causing an accident. And the list goes on and on...

Filed Oct 8, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 29,214 miles · WV

Second submit - 1st submit no response 10427931 6/2003 - fuel pump replaced. 9/2004 cool pressure test found inter gasket leaking - replaced upper & lower internal gaskets; low cool sensor replaced. 12/2004 - missing on incline and with cruise - nothing found. 11/2005 - missing on accel, using lots of gas - wanted to replace plugs, etc. 2/2006 - missing on incline and cruise - nothing found. 6/2008 - numerous issues - bcm replaced. 7/2008 - after bcm replaced, dash lights , cruise indicator, heat and A/C did not function properly - dealer stated there would be cost to fix items even though they worked prior to replacement of bcm. 9/29/2011 - learned about "special policy adjustment-catalytic converter #05551(9/14/2005)" although I was never advised by dealer and did not receive notification. Called dealer to ask if they would check under special policy - dealer said they could not because, although mileage is within special policy guidelines, the time expired 4/2011. I have copies of all service done on this vehicle. Can this special policy be honored since I was not notified of the policy by gm or the dealer? The car has always had a problem with missing and using lots of gasoline. Thank you for advocating for me.

Filed Sep 29, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 29,214 miles · WV

6/2003 - fuel pump replaced. 9/2004 cool pressure test found inter gasket leaking - replaced upper & lower internal gaskets; low cool sensor replaced. 12/2004 - missing on incline and with cruise - nothing found. 11/2005 - missing on accel, using lots of gas - wanted to replace plugs, etc. 2/2006 - missing on incline and cruise - nothing found. 6/2008 - numerous issues - bcm replaced. 7/2008 - after bcm replaced, dash lights , cruise indicator, heat and A/C did not function properly - dealer stated there would be cost to fix items even though they worked prior to replacement of bcm. 9/29/2011 - learned about "special policy adjustment-catalytic converter #05551(9/14/2005)" although I was never advised by dealer and did not receive notification. Called dealer to ask if they would check under special policy - dealer said they could not because, although mileage is within special policy guidelines, the time expired 4/2011. I have copies of all service done on this vehicle. Can this special policy be honored since I was not notified of the policy by gm or the dealer? The car has always had a problem with missing and using lots of gasoline. Thank you for advocating for me.

Filed Sep 23, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · DE

3 new fuel pump rails installed from recall ( gas gauge does not work). The problem still occurs, the gauge works for a small amount of time after new fuel rail is installed, then fails, leaving no way to check the amount of fuel left in the tank.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Fuel system · 140,854 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the key in the ignition, the engine exploded because of a defective fuel pump regulator. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery) but he never received a recall notice. Before the failure, he received a recall notice and repair for a failure regarding a possible engine fire so he took the vehicle into the dealership where the lower intake gasket kit and fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphrams were installed. However, the engine exploded after the repairs. The contact called the dealer and manufacturer but had not received any response at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 140,854.

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Engine · 95,000 miles · OH

I have an 2003 monte carlo ss 3.8 . I have had loss of power . It wont go past 4 grand on the tac. I have replaced the plugs and plug wires, coils, fuel filter, idle sensor, tps sensor, egr, I have had the fuel pump pressure check it is 55 psi. I think it may be the catalytic converter. I noticed they were recalled on the 01 & 02 models why not the 03 models?