Owners have filed 332 complaints
about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA between 2000 and 2022.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 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 — 74
Against the median year of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
25% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 21
12% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2000 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.
Engine
1018.2%
Automatic Transmission
1018.2%
Gasoline
712.7%
Body
610.9%
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
610.9%
Rotor
610.9%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
59.1%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
59.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
63.6%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
95.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
21.2%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2313.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2816.6%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
2514.8%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
4929.0%
150,000+ miles
2716.0%
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.
Jan 2000peak 15May 2022
NHTSA investigations into the 2000 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 2000 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.
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 2014284641,121 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road or is subjected to some other jarring event. If this were to occur, engine power, power steering and power braking would be affected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. The timing of the key movement out of the “run” position, relative to the activation of the sensing algorithm of the crash event, may also result in the airbags not deploying in a subsequent collision, increasing the risk of injury. Correction: For each key, dealers will install two key rings and modify the key ring opening shape. Note: Until the correction is performed, all items should be removed from the key ring.
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 200328340,397 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, a combination of a low battery condition and fuel in the upper intake manifold while the ignition key is activated at engine start could cause an elevated rate of manifold over-pressurization events. The operator may experience a loud bang / intake backfire that could rupture the intake manifold, resulting in emitting dust from under the hood and a no-start condition. If this event were to occur, and if an ignition source were present, an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: Dealer will replace the fuel pressure regulator.
Recall 20010951,659 units in Canada
Lights And Instruments
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 101 - Location and Identification of Controls and Displays. Vehicles exhibit a condition in which the "Oil Warning Light" will not illuminate under low/no oil pressure conditions. Correction: Dealers will reflash the vehicle PCM with new calibration software.
Recall 200019616,621 units in Canada
Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements of the standard. In a crash, if the belt buckle fails, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. Correction: Suspect buckle assemblies will be replaced.
Recall 19992255,227 units in Canada
Emissions
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Vehicles may have an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evaporative emission system code to set under certain conditions, resulting in Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Correction: Dealers will reflash the vehicle PCM (Power Control Module) with new calibration software.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
Lake Elmo, MNFire
ENGINE
Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11462937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elmo, MNFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11462937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,160 milesGreat Bend, KSFire
ENGINE
WE BOUGHT THE 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS VIN [XXX] BACK IN JUNE 2019 WE HAVE DONE SOME REGULAR REPAIRS ON IT WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT! STARTED EVERY SINGLE TIME. 02/18/2020 WE WENT TO START IT AND IT WAS ACTING LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WENT AND CHECK THE BATTERY VOLT READ AND IT WAS READING AT 8 SO I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLE TO IT AND LET IT SIT FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. GOT IN A TURNED THE KEY OVER TO START IT. THE WHOLE PLASTIC INTAKE BLEW UP AND PIECES WENT EVERYWHERE. THEN CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS SO BAD VERY SCARY. THE DAMAGE WAS LITTLE COMPARED OF WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN IF THE HOOD WAS CLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11310077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,160 milesGreat Bend, KSFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WE BOUGHT THE 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS VIN [XXX] BACK IN JUNE 2019 WE HAVE DONE SOME REGULAR REPAIRS ON IT WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT! STARTED EVERY SINGLE TIME. 02/18/2020 WE WENT TO START IT AND IT WAS ACTING LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WENT AND CHECK THE BATTERY VOLT READ AND IT WAS READING AT 8 SO I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLE TO IT AND LET IT SIT FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. GOT IN A TURNED THE KEY OVER TO START IT. THE WHOLE PLASTIC INTAKE BLEW UP AND PIECES WENT EVERYWHERE. THEN CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS SO BAD VERY SCARY. THE DAMAGE WAS LITTLE COMPARED OF WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN IF THE HOOD WAS CLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11310077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesNiles, OHFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A FIRE STARTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #11174591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHighland, INFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER OF A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11140448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Lake Elmo, MNFire
ENGINE
Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11462937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lake Elmo, MNFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.
NHTSA complaint #11462937 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mohave Valley, AZ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NO LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD
NHTSA complaint #11403219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mohave Valley, AZ
ENGINE
NO LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD
NHTSA complaint #11403219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,160 milesGreat Bend, KSFire
ENGINE
WE BOUGHT THE 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS VIN [XXX] BACK IN JUNE 2019 WE HAVE DONE SOME REGULAR REPAIRS ON IT WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT! STARTED EVERY SINGLE TIME. 02/18/2020 WE WENT TO START IT AND IT WAS ACTING LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WENT AND CHECK THE BATTERY VOLT READ AND IT WAS READING AT 8 SO I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLE TO IT AND LET IT SIT FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. GOT IN A TURNED THE KEY OVER TO START IT. THE WHOLE PLASTIC INTAKE BLEW UP AND PIECES WENT EVERYWHERE. THEN CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS SO BAD VERY SCARY. THE DAMAGE WAS LITTLE COMPARED OF WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN IF THE HOOD WAS CLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11310077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,160 milesGreat Bend, KSFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WE BOUGHT THE 2000 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS VIN [XXX] BACK IN JUNE 2019 WE HAVE DONE SOME REGULAR REPAIRS ON IT WHEN WE FIRST GOT IT AND EVERYTHING WORKED GREAT! STARTED EVERY SINGLE TIME. 02/18/2020 WE WENT TO START IT AND IT WAS ACTING LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. WENT AND CHECK THE BATTERY VOLT READ AND IT WAS READING AT 8 SO I HOOKED UP JUMPER CABLE TO IT AND LET IT SIT FOR A COUPLE MINUTES. GOT IN A TURNED THE KEY OVER TO START IT. THE WHOLE PLASTIC INTAKE BLEW UP AND PIECES WENT EVERYWHERE. THEN CAUGHT FIRE. IT WAS SO BAD VERY SCARY. THE DAMAGE WAS LITTLE COMPARED OF WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN IF THE HOOD WAS CLOSED. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11310077 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
East Providence, RI
ENGINE
I WENT TO DO A RECALL ON THE VEHICLE I GOT MY MAIL AND I PUT NEW HEAD GASKETS OR WHATEVER IT WAS DONE ON TOP OF THE ENGINE AND NOW IT'S STILL LEAKING OIL I AM CALLING THEM TO BALISE CHEVROLET WARWICK RHODE ISLAND I WILL RECALL ON THEM TO MAKE SURE THEY CAN FIX THE PROBLEM CUZ IT WAS NOT LEAKING WHEN I WENT THERE I WANT IT FIXED PROPERLY AND IT SHOULDN'T BE ANY CHARGE TO ME BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WHEN IT ENTERED THEIR SHOPI
NHTSA complaint #11302090 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 69,000 milesNiles, OHFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND A FIRE STARTED. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V090000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.
NHTSA complaint #11174591 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHighland, INFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER OF A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11140448 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Revere, MAFire
ENGINE
CAR WAS RECALLED AND FIXED - STATING IF THE RECALL WAS NOT FIXED THE MOTOR COULD CATCH FIRE. CAR WAS REPAIRED IN 2017 AND LAST WEEK; I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I DO NOW... CAR WAS STATIONARY; CAUGHT ON FIRE AT ATTEMPTED START UP
NHTSA complaint #11064109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesUnion, MI
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GIVE THE VEHICLE A JUMP TO GET IT STARTED, THE ENGINE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #10919935 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesWashington, DC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN FOR OIL DRIPPING ONTO MANIFOLD. NEED NEW SLIP FOR SHOP TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #10876042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Blacksburg, SC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10852961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,782 milesWingdale, NY
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED. THE CONTACT POURED COOLANT INTO THE RADIATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,782.
NHTSA complaint #10851621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,782 milesWingdale, NY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY AND THE VEHICLE'S TEMPERATURE GAUGE ELEVATED. THE CONTACT POURED COOLANT INTO THE RADIATOR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,782.
NHTSA complaint #10851621 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesBarnestown, KYFire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES, WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS PRESENT HOWEVER, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER PRIOR TO THEIR ARRIVAL. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EIGHT MONTHS LATER, HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #10845953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dewitt, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RE: 14350 UNINTENDED IGNITION KEY ROTATION. I HAVE TRIED 3 SEPARATE TIMES, OVER THE PAST YEAR, TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF BY CALLING CRIPPEN AUTO, LANSING, MI. THE FIRST TIME I DID NOT HAVE THE VIN NUMBER. OK. THE NEXT THREE TIMES I WAS SENT TO SERVICE VOICE MAIL. I HAVE LEFT A MESSAGE EACH TIME REGARDING THIS RECALL. NOT ONCE HAS ANYONE RETURNED MY CALL. TODAY MY HUSBAND IS PHYSICALLY GOING DOWN THERE TO TRY AND GET A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. I AM TIRED OF TRYING TO DEAL WITH THIS DEALERSHIP.
NHTSA complaint #10840280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hudson, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH RECALL REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INVOICE STATED THERE WAS NO CHARGE FOR THE IGNITION RECALL. HOWEVER, THE INVOICE ALSO HAD A $ 740.97 CHARGE FOR WORK DONE ON THE IGNITION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WORK THE DEALER PERFORMED ON THE IGNITION, DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED THREE TIMES, DUE TO ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #10838292 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lawrence, KS
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. 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 NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10823485 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesMount Prospect, ILFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA complaint #10821749 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hiram, GA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. 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 ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10817543 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesGrand Rapids, MIFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AFTER LIFTING THE HOOD, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT USED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #10812025 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ST. Louis, MOFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN UNKNOWN PART RELATED TO THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10811381 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Detroit, MIFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED UNOCCUPIED IN FRONT OF HIS RESIDENCE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE NEAR THE ENGINE. NO FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10811507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,000 milesAmelia, OHFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD AND THERE WAS AN ODOR OF BURNING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED THAT IT WAS A RECALL ISSUE. 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 90,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10808715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.