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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V116000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1497516 | 04/09/2009 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/08/2009 | 04/08/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of engine and install two new spark plug wire retainers free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 09047.owners may also 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 3820B | 10019229 | Tachometer and temperature gauge inoperative after ipc setup. *ak | 02/21/2006 | ||
| 040604024 | 04/01/2004 | 10012634 | Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment. *eh | 03/09/2005 | |
| 03034 | 07/01/2003 | 10003430 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 10/20/2003 | |
| 030601010 | 03/01/2003 | 10001282 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt | 04/25/2003 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 03019 | 07/18/2003 | 10006144 | Engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket, or at the upper intake manifold to lower intake manifold to lower intake manifold gasket. this condition may result in a low engine coolant level and higher engine | 04/22/2004 | |
| 070803 | 07/08/2003 | 10003814 | The vme message is to provide information about a new product field action regarding a customer satisfaction program for an engine coolant leak. the engine coolant may leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body gasket or at the upper | 11/03/2003 | |
| 030601016 | 05/01/2003 | 10002372 | Loss of coolant, milky colored oil. *tt | 08/26/2003 | |
| 010802 | 08/01/2002 | 637353 | Some vehicles may exhibit a strong sulfur odor or a very offensive type odor coming from the cooling system. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 3157A | 10017172 | Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines. *tt | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 05551 | 09/01/2005 | 10017076 | Special policy adjustment-catalytic converter. the vehicle may experience a condition where the vehicle's exhaust catalytic converter was replaced due to the complaints of lack of power or illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp. * | 10/21/2005 | |
| 040601021 | 06/01/2004 | 10012148 | New rear main seal and special tool for installation. *tt | 02/15/2005 | |
| 040602007 | 08/01/2004 | 10011207 | Low engine coolant level indicator always on. *tt | 01/10/2005 | |
| 3180 | 3180A | 10010868 | Dealers may comment on a chuggle, surge, misfire condition. *tt | 12/15/2004 | |
| 3045 | 01/01/2004 | 3045A | 10009671 | Engine overheat and, or cooling fans inoperative intermittently. *tt | 10/14/2004 |
| 3007 | 01/01/2004 | 10008786 | 3.8l engine oil consumption. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 040604037 | 06/01/2004 | 10008472 | Check engine light on, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0410 set, water in air pump. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
| 01353 | 01/01/2004 | 01353A | 10007937 | Engine misfire due to injector fretting corrosion. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| 01527 | 01/01/2004 | 10005464 | A whistle type noise coming from the engine. sit bulletin 1406534. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01584 | 01/01/2004 | 10005424 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0650 set after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. sit bulletin 1413730. *tt | 02/25/2004 | |
| 01556 | 01/01/2004 | 01556A | 10005396 | Engine cranks but does not run. *tt | 02/24/2004 |
| 000604049B | 12/01/2003 | 000604049A | 10005145 | Some vehicles built prior to vin breakpoint 1f136536 may exhibit intermittent malfunction indicator lamp / service engine soon indicator illumination; anti-lock brake system warning light illumination; stall / no start condition; various el | 02/09/2004 |
| 03-06-01-010 | 04/01/2008 | 030601010C | 10004768 | Engine oil or coolant leak. *tt gm reminder. *tt install new lower intake manifold gasket. updated 7/18/08 *pe | 01/06/2004 |
| 121302 | 12/13/2002 | 10002750 | Engine frame click or snap noise during low speed maneuvers. *tt | 09/12/2003 | |
| 030604030 | 03/01/2007 | 030604030C | 10002166 | Multiple driveability symptoms of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or intermittent misfire due to clogged fuel injectors. *tt | 08/14/2003 |
| 030604006 | 01/01/2003 | 10000925 | Revised electronic ignition (ei) system diagnosis. *tt | 04/04/2003 | |
| 010604018A | 09/01/2002 | 010604018 | 10000056 | Intermittent malfunction indicator lamp (mil) and power train control module (pcm) diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1404. *tt | 02/10/2003 |
| 010601008A | 05/01/2002 | 010601008 | 634813 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 10/09/2002 |
| 01130 | 08/31/2001 | 625447 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign bulletin #01060 - valve springs replacement. *tt | 11/28/2001 | |
| 01060 | 01/01/2001 | 625021 | Subject regarding replacement valve springs. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 01060 | 08/22/2001 | 625083 | Subject regarding customer satisfaction campaign valve spring replacement. *jg | 11/16/2001 | |
| 010601008 | 02/01/2001 | 619177 | Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak. *tt | 05/17/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 040402 | 04/04/2002 | 636483 | This message is in regards to a clicking or snapping type sound from the engine cradle assembly during slow speed steering maneuvers. *tt | 11/08/2002 | |
| 020601014 | 04/01/2002 | 634708 | Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 020604014 | 03/01/2002 | 632322 | Subject regarding the elimination of the service bay test procedure. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| 000605049A | 03/01/2002 | 000604049 | 631274 | Subject regarding various driveability symptoms, malfunction indicator lamp illuminates intermittently, diagnostic trouble codes seat, engine will not start. *slc | 05/21/2002 |
| 01060A | 08/28/2001 | 624657 | Information regarding customer satisfaction with the replacement of valve springs. *jg | 11/08/2001 | |
| 010601010A | 06/01/2001 | 0106010101 | 620810 | Subject regarding polymer service pistons. *tt | 08/30/2001 |
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617671 | Information on vehicles experiencing a snap or click-type noise (engine frame noise) while turning the wheel with the vehicle stationary. *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| 121000 | 10/12/2000 | 617669 | Information on vehicles exhibiting cradle noise (engine frame). *tt | 03/22/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627863 | Information regarding water intrusion into the oxygen sensor wiring harness. *yh | 02/25/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 040601017 | 06/01/2004 | 10008471 | New upper intake manifold and gasket kits. *tt | 08/02/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 184375 | 1 | |
| I bought the car with no problem then all of a sudden it started with hard starting now it doesn't want to start at all. i brought it to a mechanic and they just pointed at stuff and then blamed the remote start and told me to change my ignition module it didn't fix the problem bought brand new plugs and wires and that didn't fix it then they told me to change the computer and that made no difference. they first told me to change the ignition switch and it cost me 180 dollars then i had to buy a blinker switch witch was also around 190 dollars this is money i don't have. and now im on foot because my car wont start and i need help i have no idea who knows how to work on cars were i live. i need somewhere that they know wiring or something, just help. i have no more money and i just need to have this stupid problem fixed. i also have a problem were the car will die out at a certain speed or when i let off the gas. i almost was hit by another car when this happened. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 113000 | 1 | |
| I was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 31st street and la grange highway when i noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. i pulled into the cit-go gas station thinking my monte carlo was over heating. then, flames began to come from the under the hood. i immediately called 911 and the la grange park police and fire department came within minutes. they had to saw my hood open to put the fire out and i immediately contacted gm. they notified me that my vehicle is in fact a recall and was negligent in sending me the registered vehicle owner any sort of notice of recall. gm is denying fault and refuses to repair the vehicle or grant any sort of responsibility or compensation. although they are responsible for the manufacturer defect they still refuse liability. *tr | |||
| 10/03/2012 | 184375 | ||
| I bought the car with no problem then all of a sudden it started with hard starting now it doesnt want to start at all. i brought it to a mechanic and they just pointed at stuff and then blamed the remote start and told me to change my ignition module it didnt fix the problem bought brand new plugs and wires and that didnt fix it then they told me to change the computer and that made no difference. they first told me to change the ignition switch and it cost me 180 dollars then i had to buy a blinker switch witch was also around 190 dollars this is money i dont have. and now im on foot because my car wont start and i need help i have no idea who knows how to work on cars were i live. i need somewere that they know wiring or something, just help. i have no more money and i just need to have this stupid problem fixed. i also have a problem were the car will die out at a certain speed or when i let off the gas. i almost was hit by another car when this happened. | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 113000 | 1 | |
| I was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 31st street and la grange highway when i noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. i pulled into the cit-go gas station thinking my monte carlo was over heating. then, flames began to come from the under the hood. i immediately called 911 and the la grange park police and fire department came within minutes. they had to saw my hood open to put the fire out and i immediately contacted gm. they notified me that my vehicle is in fact a recall and was negligent in sending me the registered vehicle owner any sort of notice of recall. gm is denying fault and refuses to repair the vehicle or grant any sort of responsibility or compensation. although they are responsible for the manufacturer defect they still refuse liability. *tr | |||
| 11/22/2012 | 113000 | ||
| I was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 31st street and la grange highway when i noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. i pulled into the cit-go gas station thinking my monte carlo was over heating. then, flames began to come from the under the hood. i immediately called 911 and the la grange park police and fire department came within minutes. they had to saw my hood open to put the fire out and i immediately contacted gm. they notified me that my vehicle is in fact a recall and was negligent in sending me the registered vehicle owner any sort of notice of recall. gm is denying fault and refuses to repair the vehicle or grant any sort of responsibility or compensation. although they are responsible for the manufacturer defect they still refuse liability. | |||
| 07/14/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the catalytic converter became clogged and caused the vehicle to stall. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced but two years after the repair, the catalytic converter failure recurred. the failure mileage was 63,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 07/14/2010 | 63000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the catalytic converter caused the vehicle to stall due to a clog up. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced but two years later after the repair the catalytic converter failed again. the failure mileage was 63,000. jo | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/27/2011 | |||
| My husband and i got into my monte carlo ss 2001 to leave work on a cool day and it didnt start so we tried afew more times to start it. i started screaming the cars on fire, flames and heat hit the windshield from the hood so we jumped out and my husband opened it.the fire burned his hair and he backed off and called 911. i grabbed my purse and ran toward the shop we work at and the car made a loud boom that scared me so bad i flew into the building and hurt my back. a cop put the fire out and then the fire engine did the rest. the front of my car is a mess and i dont understand what happend or why. i loved my car and feel this is not ok. shouldnt gm replace it or atleast pay something? my insurance company wont give me what i had into it, so what now? | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 29214 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 29214 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 03/29/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that a fire ignited under the hood after she attempted to start the vehicle; the fire then progressed to a loud explosion which destroyed all of the parts under the hood. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the mechanic stated that he had never seen such a failure. although the explosion occurred, the vehicle was not destroyed. the current and failure mileages were approximately 110,000. | |||
| 06/05/2009 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). the authorized dealer confirmed that the vin was included in the recall, but the contact disagrees with the recall remedy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were unavailable. | |||
| 04/12/2009 | 110000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 monte carlo ss. i went to start it and it had a load explosion, it bent sparkplug, blew off oil cap started a fire, whole upper intake destroyed. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2009 | 1 | ||
| I was going in reverse doing about 10mph i smelled smoke so i got out of the car open the hood and nothing but smoke came out before i could do anything the whole car was on fire. i had to call 911 the said my car was toast i had a monte carlo ss 2001. *tr | |||
| 11/18/2008 | 54000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact noticed a leak in her garage underneath the vehicle, which was found to be water and coolant. she took the vehicle to her regular mechanic, who replaced the plastic intake manifold gasket with a rubber gasket. the contact was informed that the failure was common with her type of vehicle and was referred to the dealer. the dealer was aware of the failure, but could not assist. the manufacturer has not yet been notified. the current and failure mileages were approximately 54,000. updated 12/11/08 *bf updated 12/11/08. *jb | |||
| 02/11/2006 | 81979 | 1 | 04/15/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle caught fire. when the ignition was turned on there was a loud explosion. the hood was opened to extinguish the fire. the fire department was not contacted. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. upon inspection the plastic pressure regulator gauge was cracked which caused gas to pool in the intake area. the dealer replaced the pressure regulator gauge. updated 3/28/2006 - *nm | |||
| 08/23/2005 | |||
| I guess i'm the lucky one my car seems to have almost every complaint listed. the side air bag continuously tries to escape from it's seat. several months ago my blinkers started to work only as they felt like it, having read consumer complaints, i tried turning on the hazard lights when they wouldn't function, this would remedy the blinker problem for a short time. however, now my blinkers don't work at all and my hazards don't either. about the same time my car began shutting off at various speeds with no warning. then i went about 1 1/2 months with no stalling problems. this week my car has shut off daily making it very difficult to steer, stop and feel safe, especially with no hazards. the car will go to the chevy dealer today, we'll see what they say. i think that it's important to note that when the car shuts down you often don't have enough coasting time to get safely to the side of the road, especially on a 3 or more lane highway. | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 24046 | 6 | 01/28/2001 |
| Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; ac at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. steering shaft and bushing replaced ($60); vibration back at 75,000miles and they would not fix it; chev diagnosis on 7/8/04 for left rear wheel speed sensor needs left rear wheel hub assembly (abs brakes will not work and not fixed, $700) and turn signals work intermittenly (not fixed) and ac compressor leaking (not fixed, $900), and driver seat power seat heater defective (not fixed, $230). *ak | |||
| 04/15/2003 | 50000 | ||
| Windsheld wipers park straight up vertical. heater resistor failed. check engine light always on. steering wheel rattles when cornering slowly. light always on saying antifreeze low despite it not being low. too much bass in radio rough shifts. brake pads done at 70,000km seems to be falling apart as soon as warranty was up. | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| My 2001 monte carlo ss developed a leak between the upper plastic intake manifold and lower aluminium intake manifold. i stopped at a dealer and asked them about it and they said they knew of no problem but when i asked them how much to repair they replied about $800 without looking at the car. i contacted gm customer service and they told me to take the car to a dealer for an estimate, which i did. they then talked with the dealer and came to the conclusion that there was nothing they could do for me. in the meantime i did some research and found that this is a common problem with a technical service bulletin out on it. gm customer service and the dealer said that since this is not a safety issue nothing could be done because the car is out of warranty and that i should have purchased the extended warranty. so i was stuck paying a garage $880 to replace both manifolds as directed in the tsb and the worry that my year and a half old car my launch its motor at anytime due to the contamination of the oil with antifreeze from the leak. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/10/2007 | 75000 | 1 | |
| 2001 monte carlo 75,000 miles 3.8l v6 plastic intake manifold broke had to be replaced at a cost of $700.00. this happened before i ever had to have a tune-up on my monte carlo. what's wrong with this picture? *tr | |||
| 08/04/2008 | 145000 | 1 | |
| The car would lose power at higher rpm's every now and again before problem became an everyday problem. then one day a loud bang and car ran horrible. drove it until it wouldn't hardly stay running. couldn't figure out the problem. car gave code for faulty egr valve. replaced, didn't change anything. the converter had to be replaced, ran better but still not correct. the muffler shop said i had a warped plastic intake, needed to replace. i bought the part and replaced. still didn't fix the problem completely. then i was told the intake gasket was faulty. replaced those, and runs much better. still not correct, don't know if it is a result from all that was wrong. my complaint is for the converter, plastic intake, and the intake manifold gaskets. the intake gaskets were destroyed from the dexcool anti-freeze installed from factory. i hear many complaints about the plastic intakes and i believe that one of these caused the converter to fail. i have the intake, and the intake gaskets that i replaced. will keep parts until i get more info on this. also have all cost info. did much of the repair on my own. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2005 | 78125 | 15 | 11/28/2003 |
| Smell of anti freeze, service light on,temp gauge showing no temp and fans running in cold weather. *nm | |||
| 04/02/2004 | 68000 | 06/11/2001 | |
| Transmission oil leak, grinding noise in the transmission,coolant leak at the lower intake manifold. | |||
| 10/10/2002 | 30000 | 3 | 10/05/2002 |
| For the past year i have been having problems with engine coolant loss from my car, when i first noticed it i brought it to the dealer's attention and was informed that what i was seeing was a gasket sealer and i was normal with a new car; however, 4 months later i am losing coolant from the intake manifold loosing up, after the first repair, where the bolts where simply tightened up it was ok , now it is leaking all around the intake gasket on to the electrical system and transmission. i took the car to the dealer, and was told there was a recall on the monte carlos for this problem but my engine is not affected i have a 3.4 liter and the recall was on 3.1 and 3.8 engines. i have been going back and forth with the dealer and chevy usa on this for several months now with no resolution, my car was under warranty when i first noticed this and was told it was nothing to worry about now it is not under warranty and the problem is worse i am hoping in writing you this it can be investigated as to why i have the same problem with my car as the other engine sizes but my motor is not part of the repair recall, it is obvious to me that this is a design defect on my motor. the intake should not just come loose from the engine after 20,000 and 40,000 miles should it? the vehicle is a 2001 chevy monte carlo ls with the 3.4 liter v6 auto transmission. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 1 | 03/04/2002 | |
| Since purchase of car with 34,000 miles in march of 2002, there have been several problems. check engine light came on around 50,000 miles, had it checked was given the code for temperature sensor. had sensor changed, within six months light came on again. when checked was given same code for temperature sensor so i had it replaced a second time. now periodically while driving the temperature gauge will drop completely and when turning off the ignition the fan will continue to run. the only way to stop the fan is to either unplug the fan or unhook the battery. randomly when trying to start the car it will not start as if the battery is dead, but the radio and all lights still work. had this checked but no problems could be found. after waiting for about ten minutes the car will start. the only explanation i was given was that maybe the computer system thinks i am attempting to steal my own car. then there are the turn signals, when you turn on the signal it will work for a few seconds then stop. the only way i have found to make them work again is to turn on the hazard flashers for a few seconds then turn on the signal again. there have been so many problems with this vehicle and with no warranty left it is rather costly and frustrating. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/19/2003 | 13 | 08/29/2001 | |
| Replaced power steering pump, r/r transmission, replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf the vehicle had malfunctioning signal lights. the consumer stated that the engine was repaired for a coolant leak. the engine light came on. the steering wheel was set to the left. clock not set. windshield washer light came on. the consumer stated that the left finder was damaged as well as the console. the right bumper was damaged. the driver door shakes. a whinning noise is heard from the vehicle at highway speeds and while turning. the consumer witnessed the service dealer testing his vehicle and saw shifting foward very hard and back very hard tires screaching. smoke coming from the tires. the tail pipes were shaking as well as the rear end. the consumer stated that the time was used up on the vehicle onstar cell phone'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>cell phone'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>cell phone. the consumer stated that the headlights will not turn off. smoke came from the vents inside the vehicle. the consumer stated that something bumps the door while the vehicle is in motion. the steering wheel shakes when brakes are applied. *tc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 06/12/2009 | 160000 | 1 | |
| This complaint is in reference to gm safety recall # 09047. precautions to the consumer include not parking car in garage and noticing a burning odor. a call was made to local dealer and parts are on national backorder!! so, if i park my car in the garage and it burns the house down, i have no recourse because i received a letter. this is not satisfactory!! *tr | |||
| 06/06/2009 | 136000 | 1 | |
| Gm recall no. 90047 - why does the remedy not address the reason behind the oil leak. under so-called hard braking, as reported in the recall notice, where is the oil supposedly leaking from. rather than treating the symptom, the source of the oil leak should have been addressed. it is against environmental pollution efforts to allow for such a defect to continue. i'm sure it would have been more costly to gm to fix the cause of the leak, but given the large number of vehicles with this engine all leaking, the proposed spark plug channel swap just doesn't make sense. i am requesting a re-assessment of the proposed solution and suggest epa also be consulted considering the environmental impact this has. i would welcome a response. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2009 | 88000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo super sport. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer stated that the engine and ecm caused the failure. the contact would have to pay over $500 to have the vehicle repaired. the failure has been occurring for approximately four months; however, this was the first time the vehicle ever shut off. the failure and current mileages were 88,000. | |||
| 03/24/2004 | 28200 | 1 | 05/07/2001 |
| Head gasket went bad with 28,000 mi.*ak | |||
| 10/18/2003 | 2 | 06/14/2003 | |
| On two occasions, while driving between 40-50 miles per hour, the engine stalled -once in a construction zone area. luckily, we were able to turn off onto a side street, but just barely since the power steering was out. *ak the car has a hard time starting. it requires stepping on the gas pedal - just like the old days. | |||
| 09/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 40 mph vehilce stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. *ak | |||
| 08/27/2001 | 4132 | 8 | 07/02/2001 |
| I have had numerous problems with my 01' chevrolet monte carlo ss. the car will idle between 1200 and 3300 rpms intermittently while driving and in park. this problem makes this vehicle very hard to control, slow down and stop. my fuel mileage has been affected, i have had to replace my brakes, and my confidence in this vehicle is gone. my wife and i feel very uncomfortable driving this car because we never know when it is going to act up, and when it does, the safety of us and all those around us is in jepordy. i have towed this vehicle to the dealer over 8 times, for this problem. i have had numberous this replace, but the problem keeps coming back. i have attempted a gm buy back and also a lemon law and gm refused to do anything about it. i no longer want to waste my time and money on a car that may soon harm someone or myself!!! *ak | |||
| 08/01/2001 | 7 | 02/01/2001 | |
| The consumer felt the overall design including the engine, transmission, and the brakes were seriously flawed. the vehicle was properly repaired by the dealer. on two occasions, the ignition had gotten stuck, the engine lost oil, and the dipstick cylinder had loosened. the consumer requested a refund. gm did not agree with the above comment, and stated the dealer handled the situation properly. (model ss) mr scc *jb | |||
| 08/20/2001 | 11 | 02/08/2001 | |
| The vehicle experienced the following: stalled when cold and upon hard acceleration, the key stuck in the ignition, suspension and brake problems(rod kit was installed/no brakes), the transmission had gone out(repaired), the vehicle hesitated and jumped from park gear to drive, and after the ignition repairs, the vehicle stalled and hesitated in shifting to gear. the consumer requested the dealer to repurchase the vehicle, and reimburse for the repair(s), and the rental. mr scc *jb | |||
| 11/01/2002 | 39800 | 0 | 05/15/2001 |
| I own a 01 monte carlo and 40,000 miles i started getting an anti-freeze leak. my dealership informed me it was a leak in the intake manifold. they also told me they see 2-3 monte carlo's a month in with this problem and 5-6 malibu's and lumina's with the same problem. they want $600 to fix since it is past the warrenty. if chevy knows of the problem they should fix it. i did some research and the intake manifold i need is on a 2 month back order due to so many problems. i have only had the car 1 1/2 years. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/06/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Leak between upper and lower intakes known problem tsb01-06-01-007a. car is only a year and a half old with only 47000 miles and was undrivable due to a manufacturers defect and gm would not work to repair the problem. their take was i should have purchased the extended warranty. dt | |||
| Consumer states while stop without any indication vehicle engine started idling high when consumer released the breaks vehicle started traveling without depressing gas pedal. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. ts | |||
| 09/12/2001 | 5 | 11/25/2000 | |
| Vehicle has stalled numerous times, mostly at around 35 mph. vehicle has been taken to dealer 5 times. dealer has replaced wiring harness, and connection to fuel pump, however repairs have not remedied the problem.*ak *jg | |||
| 2 | 10/26/2000 | ||
| While traveling the engine stopped and vehicle lost power, vehicle has stalled several times before actual loss of power. *jg | |||
| While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. dealer has been contacted and repaired vehicle twice . currently, for repair for fourth time. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 03/01/2001 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 24046 | 6 | 01/28/2001 |
| Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; ac at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. steering shaft and bushing replaced ($60); vibration back at 75,000miles and they would not fix it; chev diagnosis on 7/8/04 for left rear wheel speed sensor needs left rear wheel hub assembly (abs brakes will not work and not fixed, $700) and turn signals work intermittenly (not fixed) and ac compressor leaking (not fixed, $900), and driver seat power seat heater defective (not fixed, $230). *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 02/03/2003 | 19000 | 02/08/2001 | |
| The 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february, 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the car two years ago. the transmission, engine, caliphers, and breaks have each been repaired by the dealer at least twice. on feb.15, 2003, the key got stuck in the ignition of the car, and because the car was then out of warranty, i was forced to pay $406.00 for a repair of the vehicle. on february 20th, 2003, the car started leaking oil and the transmission jumps from the parking gear into drive whenever it is turned on. i am asking that the gm manufacturer. the compalints on this vehicle are ongoing. the date indicated below is only the date of the latest incident with this car. to repurchase the vehicle for the monthly payments and interest i have already paid | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 10/02/2006 | 70000 | 1 | 05/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated after charging the battery, the vehicle was started and the intake manifold erupted into flames. the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher. the vehicle was towed to the dealership, but the cause was not determined. | |||
| 02/10/2005 | 55000 | 1 | 06/28/2001 |
| Dt: the consumer stated that intake manifold gasket was leaking. this occurred since february 2005. the vehicle has been checked at dealership and a repair shop. both places said that there was a coolant leak in the engine. consumer has not fixed the problem yet. was waiting to see if gm was going to issue a recall. consumer contacted the dealership and manufacturer. the manufacturer said that there was still an open recall on those vehicles. consumer did not have a recall number, and system was not showing a recall on the engine. the representative from gm told the consumer about the recall. the recall was on a coolant in the engine that may leak. gm was the one who told the consumer that he was not included in the recall.*ak *tt | |||
| 09/28/2004 | 36370 | 1 | 08/27/2003 |
| Intake manifold gasket - coolant leaking from it. car is a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo with 36, 370 miles on it. all i am getting from dealer is that it is out of warranty. i am furious!!!*ak | |||
| 03/09/2004 | 36355 | 1 | 09/26/2003 |
| I have a 01 chvy.monte carlo which only has 36550 miles.i had smelled antifreeze about a week ago.and the dealer said it was the inner manifold gasket,said they changed it.that next day i still noticed the smell.i took it in on monday they are saying that there was a recall for the throttle body.which is news to me,cause they never told me this.well my husband is a mechanic ,he said tey didnt change what they said they would.that there is so much dust around the bolts.these people have lied the entire time.im in the same boat as the other people here that have the same problem with the engine coolant.this is so wrong. | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 1200 | 10 | 09/21/2001 |
| I purchased this car in 09/01 it has been a problem ever since. front end needed to be rebuilt at 1200 miles and then again at 2000 miles. air conditioner has been a constant problem (i was told i needed to park some place else) the manifold gaskets had to be replaced at 48000 miles and now the wiper switch has gone bad. the front end feels real bad, but they claim there is nothing wrong. just waiting for the front end to fall out from underneath the car on a hot, rainy, july morning. i'm going back to ford. oh yeah forgot, paint went bad 1 year after i bought it. gm says i drove through something. *jb | |||
| 11/03/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| While the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change dealer indicated that head gasket was leaking coolant from the manifold. *ak | |||