Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1985
Model Monte Carlo made in 1985 by Chevrolet got 4 consumer complains, 4 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: parking brake, steering and vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningequipment, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 4.3l, 5.0l.
Model 1985
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/27/21 | 20/34/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/22/18 | 18/28/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 813 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 17/24/19 | 18/31/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 813 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/23/20 | 20/29/23 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 18/26/21 | 20/33/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 1042 | 5 | 84 831 |
( 5.0L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/23/19 | 18/30/22 | Regular | $ 986 | 5 | 84 831 |
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
07E088000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 121680 | 11/08/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/24/2007 | 10/30/2007 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain honeywell fram racing brand hp4 and hp8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing hp4 and hp8 oil filters not bearing a date code in this range are not affected by this recall. the gasket of the oil filter becomes more pliable under high temperatures and pressures. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1). | |||||||||||||||
Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
000601019 | 10/01/2000 | 616349 | Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt | 02/23/2001 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
PE89145 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/21/1989 | 09/22/1989 | PARKING BRAKE CABLE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
PE89104 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/17/1989 | 05/12/1989 | JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
C89001 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/06/1989 | 01/16/1990 | THROTTLE NON-RETURN | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VISIBILITY | ||||||
EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
1 | 02/05/2002 | ||
Consumer took vehicle in for an inspection and was informed by mechanic that the brake line procedure that was performed on the vehicle was illegal, conusmer then contacted the business that performed the work and was told that the procedure they used was called compression fittings which was used all the time, also the marker lights were out.*jb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
11/29/2003 | 1 | ||
The consumer applied the brake pedal while exiting the turnpike. the brake light on the dash suddenly illuminated and the brakes became inoperative. as a result the vehicle struck a median barrier at a tollbooth. two days prior to this accident the consumer had the vehicle's master cylinder and brake lines replaced (ohio traffic crash report). *ph *nm | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
1 | 02/05/2002 | ||
Consumer took vehicle in for an inspection and was informed by mechanic that the brake line procedure that was performed on the vehicle was illegal, conusmer then contacted the business that performed the work and was told that the procedure they used was called compression fittings which was used all the time, also the marker lights were out.*jb | |||
TIRES - TREAD/BELT | |||
06/21/2000 | 1 | ||
Pe00-020; while driving about 30 mph, right rear tire experienced tread separation, still with air in it, consumer heard a flapping noise, tire was a firestone firehawk ss p215/65r15 dot 15101at340. *slc |