Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 040852001 | 02/01/2004 | 10012685 | Setup programming bcm for remote keyless entry. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040847003 | 09/01/2004 | 10011075 | Security light on, engine will not crank, diagnostic trouble codes b2958 and/or b2960. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 3002 | 01/01/2004 | 3002A | 10008865 | Unable to program new body control module (bcm). *mj | 08/24/2004 |
| 00351 | 01/01/2004 | 00351A | 10007535 | Remote keyless entry inoperative after body control module (bcm) replacement. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 00579 | 01/01/2004 | 00579A | 10007518 | Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in bcm and/or powertrain control module (pcm) speaical procedure. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 030844005 | 02/01/2003 | 10001112 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| 03054 | 05/17/2004 | 10007859 | Upcoming product safety recall fuel pressure regulator. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3064 | 3064B | 10010357 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until start. *tt | 11/17/2004 | |
| 00214A | 11/18/2003 | 10004118 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until starts. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 01740 | 01/01/2004 | 10006270 | Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle was having starting issues. would not start without a jump start. we jumped the car with jumper cables, and the engine caught on fire. immediatley hosed it down to put out the fire, and now there is a hole in the top of the engine. after extensive research, found out a recall back in 09 that was causing this same exact issue. found several people with the same year make and model vehicle, that this same exact situation happend to, and it was due to the recall. in 2010 stockton chevrolet replaced sparkplug retainers on a recall issue, which was linked to the same recall. now trying to fight gm dealer to have vehicle fixed, as it seems to be linked to the recall even though the sparkplug retainers were replaced. could be a possible product liability issue. *tr | |||
| 12/03/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Vehicle was having starting issues. would not start without a jump start. we jumped the car with jumper cables, and the engine caught on fire. immediatley hosed it down to put out the fire, and now there is a hole in the top of the engine. after extensive research, found out a recall back in 09 that was causing this same exact issue. found several people with the same year make and model vehicle, that this same exact situation happend to, and it was due to the recall. in 2010 stockton chevrolet replaced sparkplug retainers on a recall issue, which was linked to the same recall. now trying to fight gm dealer to have vehicle fixed, as it seems to be linked to the recall even though the sparkplug retainers were replaced. could be a possible product liability issue. | |||
| 05/25/2012 | 171000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact was driving 15 mph when the anti-theft warning light illuminated as the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 171,000 and the current mileage was 175,731. kmj | |||
| 05/25/2012 | 171000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact was driving 15 mph when the security warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 171,000 and the current mileage was 175,731. rds | |||
| 09/25/2010 | 111000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo ss. the contact stated that when being at a complete stop the ignition malfunction and locked up. the contact stated that the key will go in but will not turn . the dealer was informed them about the failure and they stated that there was no recall and could not assist him with the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 110000.cv | |||
| 04/19/2010 | |||
| Car all of a sudden acts like it doesn't want to start when only when it feels like it without warning of this can happen may need to get away in car to avoid negative situation and car decides doesn't want to start had problem replaced before this needs to be addressed security issue | |||
| 03/13/2010 | 46500 | 1 | |
| Car stalls while driving with no warning, difficult to restart thereafter. chevy dealer can not locate the problem. has happened at low rates of speeds thus far...20 mph or less (pulling into gas station, pulling into driveway, pulling down residential street).*dt | |||
| 06/08/2009 | 1200 | 1 | |
| I have a 2000 chevy monte carlo with 56,000 miles on it. it has been nothing but trouble. have had alot of repairs on it. now it has a popping noise in the steering column, and loud front end noise. i was told the steering column problem had a recall on it,because one of my friends chevy impala had the same problem and theirs was fixed under recall. i contacted chevrolet, they said there was no recall on my monte carlo. seems if thre is a defective part on this model, gm should replace it with no charge .also, the frontend has had a very loud roar in it since we purchased it used with 12,000 miles on it. we replaced the tires,which did not help, and i was told the front hubs had defective bearings which did not have enough grease and could not be greased. my friend replaced the front hubs on their chevy impala with improved hubs and corrected the problem. i have had numerous electrical problems with this car,including the electric windows repaired four times,starter, altenator, turn signals and hazard flashers, paint, the car is supposed to be black, instead it's black and white polka dot. i believe this car should be declared a lemon under the lemon law. i have put way to much money into this car with just 56,000 miles on it. i would appreciate your help on my problems with this car, as i believe there should be a recall on the front hubs and the problem in the steering column. i can't afford to keep spending money on this car, i just keep throwing good money after bad.i think gm should repair these problems at no charge. thank you very much for your time. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2008 | 122000 | 5 | 07/12/2006 |
| With no indication of trouble, the car stalls and shuts down while driving. sometimes it can be re-started, sometimes it cannot be restarted. after towed to the dealer, the problem does not occur and no cause is identified. last year the dealer replaced the idle air control and cleaned the throttle body, but the problem returned intermittently. it has occurred once / week for the last month. *tr | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 28450 | 2 | 04/01/2000 |
| While driving, the headlights and/or the dashboard lights would flick off for a few seconds. this would impair the driver's view. the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem, so the mechanic was unable to resolve it. *ak the radio would come on and go off and fail to read cd at times. *scc *jb | |||
| 10/22/2003 | 2 | 02/01/2000 | |
| On two separate occasions there were engine explosions which resulted in fires when starting vehicle. the fire was extinguished by the owner. the fire marshal report has not been received yet. *ak *nm | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| On 6/21 car failed to start. there were no lights in the interior of the car except for the red blinking security light on the radio. after numerous tries the car started. dealer subsequently replaced the body computer module. on 7/3, while driving in a business area, approximately 35 miles per hour, battery, airbag and seatbelt lights went on, speedometer froze at 35 miles per hour, and air conditioner compressor cut out. after 10 seconds the red lights went out and the speedometer worked again. after 1 minute the same thing happened for about 10 seconds, and then the lights went out and after about 30 seconds all events above happened again and after about 10 seconds the red lights went out and were replaced by the orange security light which stayed lit - and was still on when we left it with the dealer (some 20 minutes later). dealer is now analyzing problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 02/14/2008 | 103767 | 1 | 03/11/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. the battery died and the contact jumpstarted the vehicle. when the vehicle started, there was an explosion that caused the intake manifold to blow its cover. prior to the contact purchasing the vehicle, a recall was performed relating to nhtsa campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). since the recall repair was previously performed, the dealer would not repair the vehicle for free. the failure mileage was 103,767 and current mileage was 103,983. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| My monte carlo has a possible short in the ignition. when i start car, the home link, cruise control, and the switch for heat and air wont come on until i tap on the ignition switch. sometimes i cant get those things to work at all by tapping on it. this is very frustrating and was wondering if this was a problem with others. this problem happens everytime i shut off the car. no approximate incident date. its everyday. *tr | |||
| 07/03/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| On 6/21 car failed to start. there were no lights in the interior of the car except for the red blinking security light on the radio. after numerous tries the car started. dealer subsequently replaced the body computer module. on 7/3, while driving in a business area, approximately 35 miles per hour, battery, airbag and seatbelt lights went on, speedometer froze at 35 miles per hour, and air conditioner compressor cut out. after 10 seconds the red lights went out and the speedometer worked again. after 1 minute the same thing happened for about 10 seconds, and then the lights went out and after about 30 seconds all events above happened again and after about 10 seconds the red lights went out and were replaced by the orange security light which stayed lit - and was still on when we left it with the dealer (some 20 minutes later). dealer is now analyzing problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 09/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that vehicle will not start, had vehicle towed. dealership replaced battery, problem reoccured.dealership thinkds the problem is with the igniton switch. nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 54271 | 1 | 06/24/2002 |
| While driving without warning the vehicle stalled and became difficult for the consumer to control. the starter and flywheel had to be replaced. *ak *cb *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/23/2000 | 12 | 10/01/1999 | |
| I have a 2000 monte carlo ss and im have intermetted stalling and exsessive cranking and dealer said they can't find anything. my ses light comes on and does not store codes. i have a egg smell coming out of the heat and a.c. my rims are chipped. the factory just painted over them. three lines in my defogger do not work from the dealer when they where putting car parts in my car and scrached the lines. my driver seat is caving in and was retrimed 2 times and looks 2 diff. colors. my trac. did not work once in a skid 2 days ago.my remote some times don't lock my car and the dealer said its normal. back brake sqeek and took it to a tire place and they add quiet brake to the back of pads to stop it ..so far it works. dealer replaced my radio after its singed my tape and it skipps cd's and scratches them. when defogger is on i can't get any clear radio stations. my driver window is scrached at top from putting the window down and when its down in the door it chatters over bumps and pass. side works great. sun rood lining is broke and dealer glued it and broke in winter.each time i get it back from that dealer i get a scratch in it so i just changed dealers. my car idles between 500&1000 and some times stalls. car rolls back on hills.the dealer damged my side mirrors and will not replace them... please help me. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| After driving the car for about ten minutes, entered a restaurant and flames/smoke were noticed coming from the engine compartment and driver's side wheel area. after the fire had been put out, the entire engine compartment, hood, front clip, tires, and fenders were all burned/melted. incident number 01-2000-0004723-000 was filed by the joplin, mo fire department. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Intermittently instrument lights would not come on. dealer notified, and was unable to locate problem. feel free to provide any further information on this matter.*ak | |||