Owners have filed 170 complaints
about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA between 1999 and 2019.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 12 of 13 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 38
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 49
9.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 12
7% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 1999 compares with every other Chevrolet Monte Carlo
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
11.7%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
11.7%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
711.9%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1525.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1932.2%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
711.9%
150,000+ miles
915.3%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Apr 1999peak 10Aug 2019
NHTSA investigations into the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
EA02030Opened 22 Oct 2002Closed 9 Mar 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
EA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GMEA02-030 IS CLOSED WITH GM?S ACTIONS IN 03V-473 AND 04V-090 RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 529,000 MY 1998-99 C- AND H-BODY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS.THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLDS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CONTAIN PRESSURES THAT OCCUR IN SOME BACKFIRE EVENTS AND DEFECTIVE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH LEAKING DIAPHRAGMS THAT CAN PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FUEL TO PRODUCE A COMBUSTIBLE AIR-FUEL MIXTURE IN THE MANIFOLD.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY ODI THAT NO SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS IN THE VEHICL...
Recalls on the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
15V701000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
09V116000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Risk: 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.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Risk: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
02V329000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.
Risk: THIS COULD INCREASE THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO A PERSON WHO WAS NOT PROPERLY RESTRAINED AND WHO WAS CLOSE TO THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. IT COULD ALSO REDUCE THE AB8ILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT A RESTRAINED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.
01I014000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS IS REDUCED MORE THAN A DRIVER WOULD EXPECT.
Risk: THE BRAKING COULD FEEL DELAYED MOMENTARILY WHEN LIGHT OR MODERATE FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS OR AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2015501105,933 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts. The engine’s plastic “beauty” cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension will also be removed, if they haven’t been already. Note: This recall supersedes and is an expansion of recalls 2008-081, 2009-105 and 2015-145. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall 2009105128,726 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold. If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and, in some instances, the fire may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond. An under-hood fire could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will remove the spark plug wire retention channel at the front of the engine and install two new-revised spark plug wire retainers.
Recall 2002234127 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the passenger air bag was manufactured without a check pin. An air bag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deployment and reduced pressure afterward. This could increase the severity of injury to a person who was not properly restrained and who was close to the passenger air bag at the time of deployment. It could also reduce the ability of the air bag to protect a restrained front seat passenger. Correction: Dealers are to inspect, and if necessary, replace the passenger air bag.
Recall 19990812,526 units in Canada
Emissions
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Emission control labels have an incorrect vacuum hose routing schematic. Correction: Dealers will install a new vehicle emission control label on the radiator support.
Recall 1998193828 units in Canada
Engine
Certain vehicles may be equipped with ignition coil/control module assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured and may result in setting the SES light and causing various driveability problems, including engine misfire. Correction: Ignition coil/control module assembly will be inspected for suspect date codes and lot numbers and replaced if necessary.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Danville, ILFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THAT WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORST. THE LEAK WOULD CREATE A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT UPON TURNING THE KEY IN THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT WHO NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE) AND WAS TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT ONCE THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10816776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesPort Arthur, TXFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10811935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,551 milesGirard, OHFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO START THE ENGINE, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,551.
NHTSA complaint #10781126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,000 milesLaval, Quebec (Canada), 00Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
J'AI UN CHEVROLET MONTE-CARLO 1999 AVEC LE MOTEUR 3.8 V6 ,EN LA DMARRANT UNE EXPLOSION S'EST PRODUITE ET LE MOTEUR A PRIS EN FEU .J'AI CONTACTER G.M QUI ME DISE QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE RAPPEL CONCERNANT LES INCENDIES EN RAPPORT AVEC LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION EN PLASTIQUE ,ET JE SAIS QUE C'EST UNE DFECTUOSIT DE FABRICATION .J'AIMERAIS AVOIR VOS CONSEILS AFIN DE RGLER MON PROBLME ,MERCI.
NHTSA complaint #10322483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,000 milesLaval, Quebec (Canada), 00Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
J'AI UN CHEVROLET MONTE-CARLO 1999 AVEC LE MOTEUR 3.8 V6 ,EN LA DMARRANT UNE EXPLOSION S'EST PRODUITE ET LE MOTEUR A PRIS EN FEU .J'AI CONTACTER G.M QUI ME DISE QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE RAPPEL CONCERNANT LES INCENDIES EN RAPPORT AVEC LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION EN PLASTIQUE ,ET JE SAIS QUE C'EST UNE DFECTUOSIT DE FABRICATION .J'AIMERAIS AVOIR VOS CONSEILS AFIN DE RGLER MON PROBLME ,MERCI.
NHTSA complaint #10322483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,457 milesJerome, IDFire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
I WAS AT A FRIENDS FOR SEVERAL HOURS PROCEEDING INCIDENT. I DROVE MY 1999 CHEVY MONTE CARLO Z34 ABOUT 1 MILE FROM MY FRIENDS TO TACO BELL. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING GREAT. I WENT INSIDE TO ORDER I WAS IN THEIR 10-15 MINUTES. WHEN I CAME OUT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TACO BELL EMPLOYEES CALLED 911 AND THEN PROVIDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE EXTINGUISHER AND THEY CANCELLED THE 911 CALL. I CALLED A TOW COMPANY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME DUE TO THE HOUR AND MY ENGINE BEING MELTED.
NHTSA complaint #10243150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 70,000 milesCleveland, OH
ENGINE
RECALL
NHTSA complaint #11244983 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 66,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
NHTSA complaint #11170065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,683 milesLancaster, KY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM
NHTSA complaint #11154913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,683 milesLancaster, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM
NHTSA complaint #11154913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesSacramento, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MY CAR WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY OFF TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON 2000 MODELS AND UP. AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THE 1999 LUMINA - BUT NOT ON THE MONTE CARLO, GIVEN THAT THE MC IS SO SIMILAR TO THE LUMINA, I THINK THERE HAS BEEN A MISTAKE NOT INCLUDING THE MC. IT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND IS GETTING WORSE. I BELIEVE THE 1999 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALSO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW, THANK YOU. IF YOU ARE NOT THE RIGHT PEOPLE PLEASE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
NHTSA complaint #10916644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sacramento, CA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V400000 - I SENT A PRIOR COMPLAINT TODAY REGARDING MY 1999 MONTE CARLO AND I APOLOGIZE FOR MISSTATING A FACT.. I SAID IN THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT THAT MY MONTE CARLO WAS LISTED ON THE RECALL AT THE YEAR 2000. AND THAT IT WAS SIMILAR TO THE LUMINA, I MEANT TO SAY THAT IT IS SIMILAR TO THE 1999 MALIBU, WHICH IS BEING RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 14350. AND MY COMPLAINT NUMBER THAT I SENT EARLIER WHICH DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS 10916644..
NHTSA complaint #10916655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesAustintown, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10908112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesAustintown, OH
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10908112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesAustintown, OH
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #10908112 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesValley LEE, MD
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10852428 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raleigh, NC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA complaint #10836901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 153,000 milesBridgeville, DE
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING OIL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10823994 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Danville, ILFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THAT WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORST. THE LEAK WOULD CREATE A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT UPON TURNING THE KEY IN THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT WHO NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE) AND WAS TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT ONCE THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10816776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 178,000 milesPort Arthur, TXFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR COMING INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10811935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 148,551 milesGirard, OHFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION KEY TO START THE ENGINE, AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,551.
NHTSA complaint #10781126 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,300 milesKamuela, HI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,300. UPDATED 06/10/14
NHTSA complaint #10585556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,300 milesKamuela, HI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,300. UPDATED 06/10/14
NHTSA complaint #10585556 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesTucson, AZ
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I WOULD IMMEDEIATELY HAVE NO POWER STEERING NOR POWER BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR. NO CODES WOULD SHOW. MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. WHEN I TAKE IT TO HIM, IT DID NOT ACT UP. IT IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. OTHER TIMES IT WOULD TAKE HOURS OR MANY HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD FINALLY RESTART.
NHTSA complaint #10577575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesTucson, AZ
ENGINE
I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I WOULD IMMEDEIATELY HAVE NO POWER STEERING NOR POWER BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR. NO CODES WOULD SHOW. MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. WHEN I TAKE IT TO HIM, IT DID NOT ACT UP. IT IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. OTHER TIMES IT WOULD TAKE HOURS OR MANY HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD FINALLY RESTART.
NHTSA complaint #10577575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 125,000 milesTucson, AZ
SERVICE BRAKES
I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I WOULD IMMEDEIATELY HAVE NO POWER STEERING NOR POWER BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR. NO CODES WOULD SHOW. MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. WHEN I TAKE IT TO HIM, IT DID NOT ACT UP. IT IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. OTHER TIMES IT WOULD TAKE HOURS OR MANY HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD FINALLY RESTART.
NHTSA complaint #10577575 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,125 milesCleveland, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A DRIVER ONCE REACHING HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BRAKE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,125.
NHTSA complaint #10367052 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,000 milesLaval, Quebec (Canada), 00Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
J'AI UN CHEVROLET MONTE-CARLO 1999 AVEC LE MOTEUR 3.8 V6 ,EN LA DMARRANT UNE EXPLOSION S'EST PRODUITE ET LE MOTEUR A PRIS EN FEU .J'AI CONTACTER G.M QUI ME DISE QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE RAPPEL CONCERNANT LES INCENDIES EN RAPPORT AVEC LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION EN PLASTIQUE ,ET JE SAIS QUE C'EST UNE DFECTUOSIT DE FABRICATION .J'AIMERAIS AVOIR VOS CONSEILS AFIN DE RGLER MON PROBLME ,MERCI.
NHTSA complaint #10322483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 208,000 milesLaval, Quebec (Canada), 00Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
J'AI UN CHEVROLET MONTE-CARLO 1999 AVEC LE MOTEUR 3.8 V6 ,EN LA DMARRANT UNE EXPLOSION S'EST PRODUITE ET LE MOTEUR A PRIS EN FEU .J'AI CONTACTER G.M QUI ME DISE QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE RAPPEL CONCERNANT LES INCENDIES EN RAPPORT AVEC LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION EN PLASTIQUE ,ET JE SAIS QUE C'EST UNE DFECTUOSIT DE FABRICATION .J'AIMERAIS AVOIR VOS CONSEILS AFIN DE RGLER MON PROBLME ,MERCI.
NHTSA complaint #10322483 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 15,000 milesWaltham, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY DUPLICATED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 11/04/09. *LJ UPDATED 11/05/09.
NHTSA complaint #10258449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesShoreview, MN
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
I STARTED TO HEAR A SLIGHT CLICKING SOUND WHEN I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES, ONLY EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, LIKE THE SOUND I WOULD HEAR WHEN I WOULD HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND MY "LOW TRACTION" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IT PROGRESSIVELY HAD STARTED TO GET WORSE OVER THE COURSE OF THE MONTH. I HAVE HAD TWO GARAGES LOOK AT MY CAR, AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS MAKING THE REPEATED AND VERY EVIDENT CLICKING SOUND EVERYTIME THE BRAKES ARE TOUCHED. I HAVE HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE ON THE CAR AND NO CODES ARE SHOWING UP. THEY SAY IT COULD BE THE ABS MODULE, BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE, AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INVESTIGATED FURTHER. THEY WERE (THE GARAGES) BOTH PUZZLED AT WHAT THIS SOUND WOULD BE CAUSED BY.
NHTSA complaint #10248837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.