2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo window and wiper problems
16 of the
332 complaints about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo are about the
glass, mirrors and wipers — 5% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
100,000 miles.
A
16
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Power Window Devices AND Controls
531.3%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
531.3%
Heater Core
212.5%
Windshield Wiper/Washer
16.3%
Windshield
16.3%
Rear Window
16.3%
Visibility
16.3%
What owners said
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
at 100,000 milesGranite Falls, WA
VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER WIRE WAS MELTED AND CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10538539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER WIRE WAS MELTED AND CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #10538539 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,500 milesOcala, FL
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WINDOWS WERE INOPERABLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE CABLE MOTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOWS FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES. UPDATED 09/22/06.
NHTSA complaint #10167477 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Nichols, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED OPERATING DURING A SNOW STORM, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY TO THE DRIVER.
NHTSA complaint #10063325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Charlotte, NC
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEVICE THAT THE AIR COMES THROUGH TO DEFROST THE BACK WINDSHIELD WINDOW,CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE INUSE.DEALER CONTACTED. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8019787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HEATER CORE FAILED, DASH VENT BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #564637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apple Valley, CA
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HEATER CORE FAILED, DASH VENT BROKE.
NHTSA complaint #564637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Apple Valley, CA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW NOISY AND MOTOR FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #564637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairborn, OH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
BOTH FRONTAL SIDE DOOR POWER WINDOWS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STICK/LOCK UP WHEN SWITCHING UP/DOWN. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #898896 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairborn, OH
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
REAR DEFFOGGER DID NOT WORK. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REPAIR REAR DEFOGGER AT NO COST TO CONSUMER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.
NHTSA complaint #898903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brooklyn, OH
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
DRIVERS POWER WINDOW GETS STUCK IN THE UP POSITION, TOOK VEHICLE TO SEVERAL DEALERS FOR PROBLEM THAT THEY CANNOT SEEM TO RESOLVE, I HAVE A BABY DUE IN 2 WEEKS AND 2 OTHER CHILDREN, IF THERE IS A FIRE IN THE CAR I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. I WORK IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AND ADVISED GEERAL MOTORS " HOW DO THEY EXPECT ME OR MY PREGNANT FINACE TO BREAK A WINDOW FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IMPOSSIBLE! IF FIRE WE WOULD ALL BE KILLED DUE TO SMOKE.
NHTSA complaint #748961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Davis, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELD JUST STARTED CRACKING IN THE MORNING, TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED AND TOLD ME THAT IT COULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
NHTSA complaint #736462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.