Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1991
Model Monte Carlo made in 1991 by Chevrolet got 5 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, structure. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1991
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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STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
97V058000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1990 to 11/30/1990 | V (Vehicle) | 676535 | 06/11/1997 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/1997 | 04/17/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. the rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. if both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during may 1997.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
676001 | 02/01/1997 | 51353 | Excessive oil consumption (replace pcv harness). *tw | 12/15/1999 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
EA00011 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/10/2000 | 01/12/2001 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | 00V189000 | |
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control | ||||||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
RQ99002 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/04/1999 | ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION | 97V058000 | ||
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control. | ||||||
STRUCTURE | ||||||
RQ97017 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/02/1997 | CRADLE BOLT FAILURES | 97V058000 | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES | |||
02/05/2013 | |||
Tl- the contact owns a 1985 monte carlo equipped with 235/30/zr22 durun tires. the contact stated that the front driver side and the rear passenger side tires both split. despite the seven to eight inch splits, the tires had not deflated at that time. the tire failure mileage was approximately 3,000. the vin was unavailable. mah | |||
02/05/2013 | |||
Tl- the contact owns a 1985 monte carlo equipped with 235/30/zr22 durun tires. the contact stated that the front driver side tire and the rear passenger side tire both began to split. despite the seven to eight inch splits the tires had not deflated at that time. the tires had less than 3,000 miles on them. dt |