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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/23/2020/29/23Regular$ 938584 820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/27/2120/34/25Regular$ 892584 820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/22/1818/28/21Regular$ 1042584 813
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/24/1918/31/22Regular$ 986584 813
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/23/2020/29/23Regular$ 938584 820
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/26/2120/33/24Regular$ 892584 820
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD16/21/1818/27/21Regular$ 1042584 831
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD16/23/1918/30/22Regular$ 986584 831

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers 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
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis 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 SummaryHoneywell 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).
NotesThis 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
00060101910/01/2000616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3l v6 engine is installed. *tt02/23/2001

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89145GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/21/198909/22/1989PARKING BRAKE CABLE
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE89104GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/17/198905/12/1989JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
C89001GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/06/198901/16/1990THROTTLE NON-RETURN
 There is no summary currently available
VISIBILITY
EA86025GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/25/198603/02/1988WINDSHIELD WIPERS
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
102/05/2002
 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
11/29/20031
 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
102/05/2002
 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
06/21/20001
 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