1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

Aug 19, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

RECALL

Aug 19, 2019 Engine 70,000 mi

RECALL

Jan 14, 2019 Service Brakes 66,000 mi

NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Jan 14, 2019 Service Brakes 66,000 mi

NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Nov 30, 2018 Service Brakes 75,683 mi

FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM

Nov 30, 2018 Electrical System 75,683 mi

FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM

Nov 30, 2018 Service Brakes 75,683 mi

FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM

Nov 30, 2018 Electrical System 75,683 mi

FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM

Oct 17, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 17, 2016 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 S...

Oct 17, 2016 Electrical System 85,000 mi

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 ...

Oct 17, 2016 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 S...

Sep 20, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Sep 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Sep 20, 2016 Electrical System 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Sep 20, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 80,000 mi

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 DIA...

Mar 30, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

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 MANU...

Mar 30, 2016 Engine 120,000 mi

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 MANU...

Feb 18, 2016 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...

Feb 18, 2016 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...

Feb 3, 2016 Engine 153,000 mi

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 C...

Feb 3, 2016 Engine 153,000 mi

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 C...

Dec 29, 2015 Engine Fire

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 ...

Dec 29, 2015 Engine Fire

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 ...

Dec 23, 2015 Engine Fire 178,000 mi

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 CONT...

Dec 23, 2015 Engine Fire 178,000 mi

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 CONT...

Oct 9, 2015 Engine Fire 148,551 mi

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 F...

Oct 9, 2015 Engine Fire 148,551 mi

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 F...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 89,300 mi

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 CO...

Apr 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting 89,300 mi

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 CO...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 89,300 mi

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 CO...

Apr 29, 2014 Exterior Lighting 89,300 mi

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 CO...

Apr 5, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Apr 5, 2014 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Apr 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Apr 5, 2014 Engine 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Apr 5, 2014 Service Brakes 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Apr 5, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 125,000 mi

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 INTE...

Nov 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 163,125 mi

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 ATTRI...

Nov 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 163,125 mi

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 ATTRI...

Mar 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 208,000 mi

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 DFECTUO...

Mar 27, 2010 Fuel System, Other Fire 208,000 mi

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 DFECTUO...

Mar 27, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 208,000 mi

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 DFECTUO...

Mar 27, 2010 Fuel System, Other Fire 208,000 mi

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 DFECTUO...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

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 TESTIN...

Feb 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

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 TESTIN...

Nov 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

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...

Nov 14, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 140,000 mi

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...

Sep 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

Sep 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

Sep 23, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment Fire 189,457 mi

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 HO...

May 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS CRACKED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE ENGINE AND NEEDS REPLACED WITH A METAL GASKET. WHILE DRIVI...

May 24, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS CRACKED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE ENGINE AND NEEDS REPLACED WITH A METAL GASKET. WHILE DRIVI...

Oct 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY 3.1 LITRE ALSO HAS HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET GO BAD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES. LIKE OTHERS HERE IT IS GOING TO COST ME $450 TO GET IT FIXED. GM NEEDS TO STEP UP AND CREATE A RECALL OR AT LEAST PAY TO HAVE A NEW GASKET INSTALLED. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT IT ALL STE...

Oct 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY 3.1 LITRE ALSO HAS HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET GO BAD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES. LIKE OTHERS HERE IT IS GOING TO COST ME $450 TO GET IT FIXED. GM NEEDS TO STEP UP AND CREATE A RECALL OR AT LEAST PAY TO HAVE A NEW GASKET INSTALLED. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT IT ALL STE...

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT REPEATEDLY HAS ENGAGED THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY, OFTEN DECREASING THE ABILITY TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN MANY PUBLISHED REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN GM TRUCKS AND WOULD LIKE IT KNOWN ITS NOT LIMITED TO TRUCKS/SUV'S.*JB

Aug 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 90,000 mi

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT REPEATEDLY HAS ENGAGED THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY, OFTEN DECREASING THE ABILITY TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN MANY PUBLISHED REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN GM TRUCKS AND WOULD LIKE IT KNOWN ITS NOT LIMITED TO TRUCKS/SUV'S.*JB

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,318 mi

1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - WARNING LIGHT CAME ON - MECHANIC CHECKED SYSTEM DETERMINED THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DUE TO CORROSION OF THE ABS RELAY IN THE FUSE BLOCK --- 2. BRAKE SYSTEM WORKED, ABS DID NOT ----- 3. REPLACED ABS RELAY SWITCH, FUSES, AND FUSE BLOCK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

THE CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN AL L OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND DID NOT RELEASE. *JB

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 237,318 mi

1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - WARNING LIGHT CAME ON - MECHANIC CHECKED SYSTEM DETERMINED THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DUE TO CORROSION OF THE ABS RELAY IN THE FUSE BLOCK --- 2. BRAKE SYSTEM WORKED, ABS DID NOT ----- 3. REPLACED ABS RELAY SWITCH, FUSES, AND FUSE BLOCK

May 3, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 45,000 mi

THE CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN AL L OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND DID NOT RELEASE. *JB

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,554 mi

WE WERE PREPARING TO TAKE A LONG TRIP AND TOOK OUR 1999 MONTE CARLO INTO OUR MECHANIC FOR A PRE-TRIP ONCE-OVER. HE JUST CALLED AND INFORMED US THAT THE RADIATOR WAS ALMOST EMPTY AND THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, IT CAN (AND WILL) BE FIXED FOR A COST OF $750.00. OUR MECHANIC HAS...

Mar 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,554 mi

WE WERE PREPARING TO TAKE A LONG TRIP AND TOOK OUR 1999 MONTE CARLO INTO OUR MECHANIC FOR A PRE-TRIP ONCE-OVER. HE JUST CALLED AND INFORMED US THAT THE RADIATOR WAS ALMOST EMPTY AND THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, IT CAN (AND WILL) BE FIXED FOR A COST OF $750.00. OUR MECHANIC HAS...

Jan 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AT TIMES ONLY THE CENTER SAFETY LIFT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL WHILE THE TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. I AM TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. THIS WEEK I ALSO SEEN A CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE N...

Jan 15, 2005 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AT TIMES ONLY THE CENTER SAFETY LIFT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL WHILE THE TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. I AM TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. THIS WEEK I ALSO SEEN A CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE N...

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,925 mi

THERE IS A FLUID CALLED DEX/COOL WHICH IS LIKE ANTI-FREEZE. HOWEVER, IT EATS AWAY AT THE GASKET. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE THE GASKET REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING. LOSS OF RADIATION FLUID AT 77000 MILES. *TC

Jan 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,925 mi

THERE IS A FLUID CALLED DEX/COOL WHICH IS LIKE ANTI-FREEZE. HOWEVER, IT EATS AWAY AT THE GASKET. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE THE GASKET REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING. LOSS OF RADIATION FLUID AT 77000 MILES. *TC

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

MY 1999 MONTE CARLO STATED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE DIPS AT A TIME. THEN THE NEXT THING I KNOW THERE WAS PUDDLES OF ANTI-FREEZE UNDER MY CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP AND THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THAT'S GOING TO BE $450.00. I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY SO I HAD THE CAR PUSHED HOM...

Dec 22, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

MY 1999 MONTE CARLO STATED LEAKING ANTIFREEZE DIPS AT A TIME. THEN THE NEXT THING I KNOW THERE WAS PUDDLES OF ANTI-FREEZE UNDER MY CAR. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP AND THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND THAT'S GOING TO BE $450.00. I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY SO I HAD THE CAR PUSHED HOM...

Nov 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Nov 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 74,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET LEAKING COOLANT. *AK

Sep 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 mi

IN WET WEATHER YOU CAN'T STOP CAR, ON THE HIGHWAY IF YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY HARD. OFTEN CAR WILL GO 200 YARDS OR MORE WITHOUT ANY BRAKES BEFORE THEY ENGAGE. THERE IS A SPECIAL POLICY ON THIS BUT DIDN'T HELP.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9 mi

IN WET WEATHER YOU CAN'T STOP CAR, ON THE HIGHWAY IF YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY HARD. OFTEN CAR WILL GO 200 YARDS OR MORE WITHOUT ANY BRAKES BEFORE THEY ENGAGE. THERE IS A SPECIAL POLICY ON THIS BUT DIDN'T HELP.*AK

Jul 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. A PULSATION WAS BEING FELT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED (EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT). THE FEAR IS THAT THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE A FUTURE CRASH. WHAT I EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED IS THAT THE RINGED GEARS THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS DETECT VEHICLE SPEED WITH HAD CRA...

Jul 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. A PULSATION WAS BEING FELT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED (EVEN ON DRY PAVEMENT). THE FEAR IS THAT THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE A FUTURE CRASH. WHAT I EVENTUALLY DISCOVERED IS THAT THE RINGED GEARS THE WHEEL SPEED SENSORS DETECT VEHICLE SPEED WITH HAD CRA...

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK ON 3.1 ENGINE, WITH A COST OF $ 650.00 FOR THIS REPAIR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURENCE WITH ALL THE 3.1 LITER ENGINES. MAYBE IT'S TIME GM STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE, AND TOOK A LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM. NO WONDER IMPORTS ARE BECOMING MORE POPULAR!!!*AK

Jun 10, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK ON 3.1 ENGINE, WITH A COST OF $ 650.00 FOR THIS REPAIR. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON OCCURENCE WITH ALL THE 3.1 LITER ENGINES. MAYBE IT'S TIME GM STEPPED UP TO THE PLATE, AND TOOK A LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM. NO WONDER IMPORTS ARE BECOMING MORE POPULAR!!!*AK

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. *AK

May 14, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. *AK

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK, HAPPENED TO MY 3.1 ENGINE, AND TO SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS, EACH WITH THE 3.1 ENGINE. EACH STATED A COST OF $ 650.00 FOR THIS REPAIR, SEEMS THIS HAPPENS TO ALL THE 3.1 LITER ENGINES, SHOULDN'T CHEVROLET OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM? WHEN IT HAPPENS TO A SELECT FEW THATS ONE THI...

May 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD COOLANT LEAK, HAPPENED TO MY 3.1 ENGINE, AND TO SEVERAL OF MY FRIENDS, EACH WITH THE 3.1 ENGINE. EACH STATED A COST OF $ 650.00 FOR THIS REPAIR, SEEMS THIS HAPPENS TO ALL THE 3.1 LITER ENGINES, SHOULDN'T CHEVROLET OWN UP TO THIS PROBLEM? WHEN IT HAPPENS TO A SELECT FEW THATS ONE THI...

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED DUE TO THE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. *NM MECHANIC SAID THAT THE OVERHEATING OF ENGINE IS ALMOST A MILE AWAY FROM A FIRE. *LA

Mar 11, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 75,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND STALLED DUE TO THE MANIFOLD LEAKING COOLANT INTO THE ENGINE. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. *NM MECHANIC SAID THAT THE OVERHEATING OF ENGINE IS ALMOST A MILE AWAY FROM A FIRE. *LA

Feb 26, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RACK AND PINION SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER LOSING STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE CAP ON THE WORM GEAR WAS WORN AND CAUSED THE WORM GEAR TO MOVE WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE BEARING TO FALL OUT. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE RACK TO...

Feb 26, 2004 Steering 80,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RACK AND PINION SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER LOSING STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE CAP ON THE WORM GEAR WAS WORN AND CAUSED THE WORM GEAR TO MOVE WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE BEARING TO FALL OUT. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE RACK TO...

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET MONTECARLO. E XPERIENCING "GRINDING NOISES" WITH LEFT TURNS AT ALL SPEEDS. AT LOW SPEED, CAR APPEARS TO WANT TO LOSE POWER WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS WITH RIGHT TURNS OR PROCEEDING STRAIGHT AFTER STOP. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 45,000 mi

1999 CHEVROLET MONTECARLO. E XPERIENCING "GRINDING NOISES" WITH LEFT TURNS AT ALL SPEEDS. AT LOW SPEED, CAR APPEARS TO WANT TO LOSE POWER WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS WITH RIGHT TURNS OR PROCEEDING STRAIGHT AFTER STOP. *AK

Feb 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,468 mi

AT 31K INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND TRANS PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. AUTO HAS THE 3.1 L. ENGINE. DEALERSHIP NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND THIS APPEARS TO BE NORMAL FOR A MONTE CARLO. INITIALLY THE TRANS PAN GASKET REPAIR WAS CONSIDERED AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY R...

Feb 1, 2004 Power Train 31,468 mi

AT 31K INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND TRANS PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. AUTO HAS THE 3.1 L. ENGINE. DEALERSHIP NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND THIS APPEARS TO BE NORMAL FOR A MONTE CARLO. INITIALLY THE TRANS PAN GASKET REPAIR WAS CONSIDERED AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY R...

Feb 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 31,468 mi

AT 31K INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND TRANS PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. AUTO HAS THE 3.1 L. ENGINE. DEALERSHIP NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND THIS APPEARS TO BE NORMAL FOR A MONTE CARLO. INITIALLY THE TRANS PAN GASKET REPAIR WAS CONSIDERED AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY R...

Feb 1, 2004 Power Train 31,468 mi

AT 31K INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND TRANS PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. AUTO HAS THE 3.1 L. ENGINE. DEALERSHIP NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND THIS APPEARS TO BE NORMAL FOR A MONTE CARLO. INITIALLY THE TRANS PAN GASKET REPAIR WAS CONSIDERED AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY R...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 36,000 mi

IT IS TERRIBLE THAT MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF ALREADY, I'M VERY DIS SATISFIED WITH THE CAR. I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,223 mi

VEHICLE HAS A 3.1L V6 ENGINE THAT WAS LEAKING COOLANT AS A RESULT OF A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE REPLACING THIS GASKET ON AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE A WEEK. AND THEY ARE JUST A SMALL SHOP. THE FIRST PROBLEM I NOTICED WITH THIS VEHICLE WAS A SLOW LEAK IN T...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

3.1 ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. THIS PROBLEM STARTED JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE CAR GOING TILL NOW WITH STOP LEAK. I TOOK THE MANIFOLD OFF AND THE GASKET LOOKS TO BE BROKEN IN FOUR PLACES. A FRIEND OF MINE PAID ALMOST 500 DOLLARS TO FIX THE LEAK ON HIS 3.1 LAST WEEK. CHEVY...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL BEGAN TO TURN NOTICEABLY YELLOW SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. NOW THE PAINT HAS BEGUN TO BLISTER, SPLIT AND PEEL.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 36,000 mi

IT IS TERRIBLE THAT MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF ALREADY, I'M VERY DIS SATISFIED WITH THE CAR. I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,223 mi

VEHICLE HAS A 3.1L V6 ENGINE THAT WAS LEAKING COOLANT AS A RESULT OF A CRACKED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THEY ARE REPLACING THIS GASKET ON AT LEAST ONE VEHICLE A WEEK. AND THEY ARE JUST A SMALL SHOP. THE FIRST PROBLEM I NOTICED WITH THIS VEHICLE WAS A SLOW LEAK IN T...

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

3.1 ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. THIS PROBLEM STARTED JUST OUT OF WARRANTY AND WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE CAR GOING TILL NOW WITH STOP LEAK. I TOOK THE MANIFOLD OFF AND THE GASKET LOOKS TO BE BROKEN IN FOUR PLACES. A FRIEND OF MINE PAID ALMOST 500 DOLLARS TO FIX THE LEAK ON HIS 3.1 LAST WEEK. CHEVY...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 60,000 mi

THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL BEGAN TO TURN NOTICEABLY YELLOW SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. NOW THE PAINT HAS BEGUN TO BLISTER, SPLIT AND PEEL.

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 CHEVY MONTE CARLO Z34. NO COMPONENT LISTED. *AK

Jan 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1999 CHEVY MONTE CARLO Z34. NO COMPONENT LISTED. *AK

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACE AFTER LOSING COOLANT- $650.00 REPAIR. *NLM

Dec 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD TO BE REPLACE AFTER LOSING COOLANT- $650.00 REPAIR. *NLM

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

CODE 1811 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 54,000 MILES .*AK

Nov 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

CODE 1811 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 54,000 MILES .*AK

Nov 3, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION, THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CODE #1870 COMPONENT WAS SLIPPING. *AK

Nov 3, 2003 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION, THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CODE #1870 COMPONENT WAS SLIPPING. *AK

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,500 mi

NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED MAY 2002. SQUEALED FROM BEGINNING. THEN A METAL TO METAL NOISE BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK TO CAR REPAIR SHOP TWICE, ONE TIME BEING FEB. 2003(HAVE RECEIPT) AND WAS TOLD BRAKE PADS WERE STILL LIKE NEW. METAL TO METAL NOISE CONTINUED AND HAPPENED MORE AND M...

Oct 15, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 65,500 mi

NEW BRAKE PADS INSTALLED MAY 2002. SQUEALED FROM BEGINNING. THEN A METAL TO METAL NOISE BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. TOOK TO CAR REPAIR SHOP TWICE, ONE TIME BEING FEB. 2003(HAVE RECEIPT) AND WAS TOLD BRAKE PADS WERE STILL LIKE NEW. METAL TO METAL NOISE CONTINUED AND HAPPENED MORE AND M...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Sep 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Sep 8, 2003 Exterior Lighting

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Sep 8, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A...

Aug 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting

MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTY CARLO Z34 HAS PROOBLEM WITH THE BLINKERS. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO HOLD DOWN THE BLINKER LEVER PARTIALLY TO MAKE THE BLINKERS WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER. A DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY GET A LOT OF THESE SW...

Aug 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting

MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTY CARLO Z34 HAS PROOBLEM WITH THE BLINKERS. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO HOLD DOWN THE BLINKER LEVER PARTIALLY TO MAKE THE BLINKERS WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER. A DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY GET A LOT OF THESE SW...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Wheels 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Steering 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Equipment 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD IS CRACKED. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Visibility

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Aug 6, 2003 Wheels 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Air 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Steering 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Power Train 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Aug 6, 2003 Equipment 54,000 mi

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY;...

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS, ENGINE 3100 V-6, HAS NEEDED A PARTICULARLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TWICE. THIS REPAIR WAS TO FIX A COOLANT LEAK NEAR/ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FIRST REPAIR (AT 52,000 MILES) WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND (AT 90,000 MILES) WAS DONE AT A LOCAL SERVICE STATIO...

Jul 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS, ENGINE 3100 V-6, HAS NEEDED A PARTICULARLY EXPENSIVE REPAIR TWICE. THIS REPAIR WAS TO FIX A COOLANT LEAK NEAR/ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE FIRST REPAIR (AT 52,000 MILES) WAS DONE UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND (AT 90,000 MILES) WAS DONE AT A LOCAL SERVICE STATIO...

Jul 14, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING AIR BAG PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Air Bags

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING AIR BAG PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

Jul 12, 2003 Seats Crash 70,450 mi

ON FEBRUARY 14TH 2003 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE BACKS OF THE SEATS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE SO WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND THE SEATBACK ALSO FLEW FORWARD WITH ME. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBACKS MADE MY INUJURIES WORSE THAN WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.*AK

Jul 12, 2003 Seats Crash 70,450 mi

ON FEBRUARY 14TH 2003 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE BACKS OF THE SEATS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE SO WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND THE SEATBACK ALSO FLEW FORWARD WITH ME. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBACKS MADE MY INUJURIES WORSE THAN WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.*AK

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. ROTORS WERE CUT AND THEN NEW ROTORS REPLACED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA NOT BUMPER-TO-BUMPER, CITY TRAFFIC. I ALSO DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE MONTE CARLO BRAKE SYSTEM. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR REPLA...

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. ROTORS WERE CUT AND THEN NEW ROTORS REPLACED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA NOT BUMPER-TO-BUMPER, CITY TRAFFIC. I ALSO DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE MONTE CARLO BRAKE SYSTEM. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR REPLA...

Jun 17, 2003 Electrical System

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. ROTORS WERE CUT AND THEN NEW ROTORS REPLACED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA NOT BUMPER-TO-BUMPER, CITY TRAFFIC. I ALSO DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE MONTE CARLO BRAKE SYSTEM. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR REPLA...

Jun 17, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. ROTORS WERE CUT AND THEN NEW ROTORS REPLACED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA NOT BUMPER-TO-BUMPER, CITY TRAFFIC. I ALSO DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE MONTE CARLO BRAKE SYSTEM. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR REPLA...

Jun 2, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT WAS PURCHASED IN MID 1999. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND IT RAINS, THE WIPERS FREEZE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY WINDSHIELD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHEN IT REALLY RAINS OR EVEN NIGHT TIME RAINY WEATHER. OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, NOW IT EVEN DOES IT WHEN IT SNOWE...

Jun 2, 2003 Visibility

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT WAS PURCHASED IN MID 1999. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND IT RAINS, THE WIPERS FREEZE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY WINDSHIELD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHEN IT REALLY RAINS OR EVEN NIGHT TIME RAINY WEATHER. OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, NOW IT EVEN DOES IT WHEN IT SNOWE...

May 27, 2003 Visibility

THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS SUNROOF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRACK IS BROKEN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPAIR IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF. THE GUY THAT OWNS THE PLACE WHERE I AM HAVING IT REPAIRED SAYS...

May 27, 2003 Visibility

THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS SUNROOF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRACK IS BROKEN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPAIR IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF. THE GUY THAT OWNS THE PLACE WHERE I AM HAVING IT REPAIRED SAYS...

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,800 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK, 1999 CHEV MONTE CARLO. NOTICE LOW RADIATOR COOLANT AT ABOUT 50M, PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND FOUND THAT DEXCOOL COOLANT WAS LEANKING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Apr 3, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,800 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK, 1999 CHEV MONTE CARLO. NOTICE LOW RADIATOR COOLANT AT ABOUT 50M, PROBLEM GOT WORSE AND FOUND THAT DEXCOOL COOLANT WAS LEANKING TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENGINE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET BLOWN ON 99 MONTE CARLO 3.1 ENGINE. LOOSING 1/2 QUART OF ANITFREEZE PER DAY. MECHANIC HAS SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM ON 3.1 AND 3.4 ENGINES. GM IS USING A PLASTIC AND RUBBER INTAKE GASKET THAT DOES NOT HOLD UP. THERE IS NO UPDATED GASKET. THE REPAIR IS DONE WITH AN IDENTICAL GASKET.

Feb 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 98,000 mi

INTAKE GASKET BLOWN ON 99 MONTE CARLO 3.1 ENGINE. LOOSING 1/2 QUART OF ANITFREEZE PER DAY. MECHANIC HAS SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM ON 3.1 AND 3.4 ENGINES. GM IS USING A PLASTIC AND RUBBER INTAKE GASKET THAT DOES NOT HOLD UP. THERE IS NO UPDATED GASKET. THE REPAIR IS DONE WITH AN IDENTICAL GASKET.

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILS EVERY 40-50K MILES. PH

Jan 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE HEAD GASKET AND INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILS EVERY 40-50K MILES. PH

Nov 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK. DT

Nov 21, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE ENGINE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE TYPE OF OIL USED IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS WHICH RESULTS IN ENGINE DAMAGE. CONSUMER STATES THAT" THIS WAS THE TYPE OF OIL TOLD TO USE IN THE VE...

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE ENGINE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE FOR SERVICE. MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE TYPE OF OIL USED IS NOT HEAVY ENOUGH TO LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS WHICH RESULTS IN ENGINE DAMAGE. CONSUMER STATES THAT" THIS WAS THE TYPE OF OIL TOLD TO USE IN THE VE...

Sep 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 59-60K MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS 'SEEPING' ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, MY WATER PUMP IS ALSO SEEPING - $750 TO FIX - I FIND A MAJOR PROBLEM AT 60K MILES UNBELIEVEABLE, THE WATER PUMP, SURE, BUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET? I HAD A SECOND OPINION FORMED BY 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO HAV...

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 59-60K MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS 'SEEPING' ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, MY WATER PUMP IS ALSO SEEPING - $750 TO FIX - I FIND A MAJOR PROBLEM AT 60K MILES UNBELIEVEABLE, THE WATER PUMP, SURE, BUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET? I HAD A SECOND OPINION FORMED BY 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO HAV...

Sep 8, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

AT 59-60K MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS 'SEEPING' ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, MY WATER PUMP IS ALSO SEEPING - $750 TO FIX - I FIND A MAJOR PROBLEM AT 60K MILES UNBELIEVEABLE, THE WATER PUMP, SURE, BUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET? I HAD A SECOND OPINION FORMED BY 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO HAV...

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

AT 59-60K MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS 'SEEPING' ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, MY WATER PUMP IS ALSO SEEPING - $750 TO FIX - I FIND A MAJOR PROBLEM AT 60K MILES UNBELIEVEABLE, THE WATER PUMP, SURE, BUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET? I HAD A SECOND OPINION FORMED BY 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO HAV...

Aug 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 16, 2002 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2002 Power Train

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THEN, FLAMES. FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 10, 2002 Electrical System Fire

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THEN, FLAMES. FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN STOP POSITION AS A RESULT MOVES FOWARD YOU HAVE TO PRESS DOWN THE PEDAL THE DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CILINDER BUT THE CAR STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THEY SAY THEY CANT MACH WHAT I SAY. SO WHAT I AM SUPOSSE T...

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN STOP POSITION AS A RESULT MOVES FOWARD YOU HAVE TO PRESS DOWN THE PEDAL THE DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CILINDER BUT THE CAR STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THEY SAY THEY CANT MACH WHAT I SAY. SO WHAT I AM SUPOSSE T...

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN STOP POSITION AS A RESULT MOVES FOWARD YOU HAVE TO PRESS DOWN THE PEDAL THE DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CILINDER BUT THE CAR STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THEY SAY THEY CANT MACH WHAT I SAY. SO WHAT I AM SUPOSSE T...

Jun 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PEDAL GOES DOWN WHEN THE CAR IS IN STOP POSITION AS A RESULT MOVES FOWARD YOU HAVE TO PRESS DOWN THE PEDAL THE DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CILINDER BUT THE CAR STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR, BUT THEY SAY THEY CANT MACH WHAT I SAY. SO WHAT I AM SUPOSSE T...

May 29, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIECING STRANGE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FOUND RIM TO BE OUT BY .17 LUG HOLES AND ARE OVAL. CONSUMER REPLACED 4 FACTORY OPTION ALLY WHEELS WITH STEEL WHEELS. *TT

May 29, 2002 Wheels

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIECING STRANGE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FOUND RIM TO BE OUT BY .17 LUG HOLES AND ARE OVAL. CONSUMER REPLACED 4 FACTORY OPTION ALLY WHEELS WITH STEEL WHEELS. *TT

May 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLIMATE WEATHER AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE TAKSE A LONG TIME TO STOP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *TT

May 8, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING IN INCLIMATE WEATHER AND APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE TAKSE A LONG TIME TO STOP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *TT

May 3, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS FAIL TO LOCK ON TRACK. SEAT MOVES FORWARD, AND CAN QUICKLY INTERFERE WITH DRIVING ABILITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 3, 2002 Seats

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS FAIL TO LOCK ON TRACK. SEAT MOVES FORWARD, AND CAN QUICKLY INTERFERE WITH DRIVING ABILITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR ROTORS SCORED AT LOW MILEAGE FROM ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S FACTORY INSTALLATION, AND ONE ROTOR SCORED MORE THAN THE OTHER, AND THICKNESS OF METAL ON ROTORS DIFFERENT. *AK

Apr 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH REAR ROTORS SCORED AT LOW MILEAGE FROM ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER'S FACTORY INSTALLATION, AND ONE ROTOR SCORED MORE THAN THE OTHER, AND THICKNESS OF METAL ON ROTORS DIFFERENT. *AK

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEALER IS NOT SHOWING A RECORD OF THE REPLACEMENT OF A COMPUTER CHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED IN 04/01 CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF MY BRAKES AT THAT TIME. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS ATLEAST 4 TIMES.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE DEALER IS NOT SHOWING A RECORD OF THE REPLACEMENT OF A COMPUTER CHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED IN 04/01 CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF MY BRAKES AT THAT TIME. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS ATLEAST 4 TIMES.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE DEALER IS NOT SHOWING A RECORD OF THE REPLACEMENT OF A COMPUTER CHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED IN 04/01 CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF MY BRAKES AT THAT TIME. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS ATLEAST 4 TIMES.*AK

Apr 2, 2002 Electrical System

THE DEALER IS NOT SHOWING A RECORD OF THE REPLACEMENT OF A COMPUTER CHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED IN 04/01 CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF MY BRAKES AT THAT TIME. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS ATLEAST 4 TIMES.*AK

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH INTAKE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Mar 28, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH INTAKE GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT. DEALER CONTACTED. NLM

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NONE

Mar 27, 2002 Air Bags Crash

NONE

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING DURING WET WEATHER CONSUMER, AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET WEATHER, THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR TAKE ALOT LONGER TO STOP THE VEHICLE THAN THE DRIVER ANTICIPATES. THE BRAKES FEEL MUSHY, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUSHED DOWN QUITE ALOT TO EVEN SLOW DOWN AT A SOMEWHAT REASONABLE RATE. AND EVEN THEN, THE CAR TAKES ALOT OF DISTANCE TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN...

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE TRAVELING DURING WET WEATHER CONSUMER, AND WHEN DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

IN WET WEATHER, THE BRAKES ON THIS CAR TAKE ALOT LONGER TO STOP THE VEHICLE THAN THE DRIVER ANTICIPATES. THE BRAKES FEEL MUSHY, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS TO BE PUSHED DOWN QUITE ALOT TO EVEN SLOW DOWN AT A SOMEWHAT REASONABLE RATE. AND EVEN THEN, THE CAR TAKES ALOT OF DISTANCE TO COME TO A STOP. WHEN...

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *TT

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *TT

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *TT

Feb 14, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HEAD GASKET FAILED. *TT

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE FEEL LIKE IT STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKING TURNS, HAD ENGINE OIL FLUSHED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED TIRES WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE FEEL LIKE IT STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKING TURNS, HAD ENGINE OIL FLUSHED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE FEEL LIKE IT STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKING TURNS, HAD ENGINE OIL FLUSHED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Tires

CONSUMER STATED TIRES WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Equipment

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT THE BRKAE PEDAL GOES DOWN TOO FAR, BRAKES WERE WORN AND REPLACED, ALSO THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ENGINE FEEL LIKE IT STALLS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKING TURNS, HAD ENGINE OIL FLUSHED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002 Visibility

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED I HAVE COMPLAINED OF POOR BRAKING WHEN WHEELS ARE WET DUE TO RAIN,SNOW OR CAR WASH..COMPLAINED TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT GM IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS ON SOME MODELS,AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN REPLACE TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKES AND REFUSED TO ...

Jan 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED I HAVE COMPLAINED OF POOR BRAKING WHEN WHEELS ARE WET DUE TO RAIN,SNOW OR CAR WASH..COMPLAINED TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS WHO ACKNOWLEDGED THAT GM IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS ON SOME MODELS,AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN REPLACE TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN OF THE BRAKES AND REFUSED TO ...

Dec 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER /RAIN BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE IS A DELAY OF 10 TO 15 SECONDS AFTER BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND CUT OUT A PART OF THE WHEEL WELL. THIS REPAIR HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVI...

Dec 26, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER /RAIN BRAKE SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. THERE IS A DELAY OF 10 TO 15 SECONDS AFTER BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED BEFORE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND CUT OUT A PART OF THE WHEEL WELL. THIS REPAIR HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVI...

Dec 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. ROTORS WILL NOT STAY DRY. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON CHARACTERISTIC IN MONTE CARLOS WITH SAME STYLE RIM.*AK

Dec 3, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN IT RAINS OR SNOWS VEHICLE IS HARD TO STOP. ROTORS WILL NOT STAY DRY. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD TO PUMP BRAKES TO STOP VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED IT WAS A COMMON CHARACTERISTIC IN MONTE CARLOS WITH SAME STYLE RIM.*AK

Oct 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 3 TIMES IN JANUARY 2000, JUNE 2001, AND SEPTEMBER 2001.*AK

Oct 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 3 TIMES IN JANUARY 2000, JUNE 2001, AND SEPTEMBER 2001.*AK

Oct 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 3 TIMES IN JANUARY 2000, JUNE 2001, AND SEPTEMBER 2001.*AK

Oct 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN COMING TO A STOP AT SLOW SPEEDS AND APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, NO BRAKING ACTION. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. DEALER REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER 3 TIMES IN JANUARY 2000, JUNE 2001, AND SEPTEMBER 2001.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY, CALIPERS WON'T RELEASE AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY, CALIPERS WON'T RELEASE AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY, CALIPERS WON'T RELEASE AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THEM.*AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

REAR BRAKES PREMATURELY WORE OUT. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES SUDDENLY, CALIPERS WON'T RELEASE AND WHEELS LOCKED UP. DEALER SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THEM.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PADS AND ROTORS FAILING ON THE 1999 MONTE CARLO EVERY 8,000 MILES IS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE, AND NEITHER WILL STAND BY THE WARRANTIES THAT THEY GIVE NOR WILL THEY REPAIR THE DEFECT.*A...

Aug 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THIS MATTER TAKEN CARE OF WITH THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE PADS AND ROTORS FAILING ON THE 1999 MONTE CARLO EVERY 8,000 MILES IS A NORMAL OCCURRENCE, AND NEITHER WILL STAND BY THE WARRANTIES THAT THEY GIVE NOR WILL THEY REPAIR THE DEFECT.*A...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE NORMALLY WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PEDAL WILL GET HARD LIKE THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES WORKING. AFTER YOU RIDE THE BRAKE WITH CONSIDERABLY MORE EFFORT THE BRAKES WILL RETURN TO NORMAL AND SLOW THE CAR. IF THEY ARE NEEDED IN AN EMERGE...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE NORMALLY WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PEDAL WILL GET HARD LIKE THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES WORKING. AFTER YOU RIDE THE BRAKE WITH CONSIDERABLY MORE EFFORT THE BRAKES WILL RETURN TO NORMAL AND SLOW THE CAR. IF THEY ARE NEEDED IN AN EMERGE...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE NORMALLY WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PEDAL WILL GET HARD LIKE THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES WORKING. AFTER YOU RIDE THE BRAKE WITH CONSIDERABLY MORE EFFORT THE BRAKES WILL RETURN TO NORMAL AND SLOW THE CAR. IF THEY ARE NEEDED IN AN EMERGE...

Aug 14, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKES WILL NOT OPERATE TO STOP THE VEHICLE NORMALLY WHEN DRIVEN IN THE RAIN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE PEDAL WILL GET HARD LIKE THERE IS NO POWER BRAKES WORKING. AFTER YOU RIDE THE BRAKE WITH CONSIDERABLY MORE EFFORT THE BRAKES WILL RETURN TO NORMAL AND SLOW THE CAR. IF THEY ARE NEEDED IN AN EMERGE...

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 25MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*AK.

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 25MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*AK.

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 25MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*AK.

Aug 10, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN APPLYING BRAKES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AT 25MPH PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS REPLACED MASTER CYLINDER. MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*AK.

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, H0OWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Aug 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ON AN INCLINE VEHICLE WILL ROLL FORWARD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, H0OWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING THE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MONTE CARLOS I FEEL THAT I SHOULD ALSO INFORM YOU ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD WITH MINE. AT A LITTLE OVER 7000 MILES MY CALIPERS STARTED "STICKING". I WOULD GO TO BACK UP OR MOVE FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOI...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING THE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MONTE CARLOS I FEEL THAT I SHOULD ALSO INFORM YOU ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD WITH MINE. AT A LITTLE OVER 7000 MILES MY CALIPERS STARTED "STICKING". I WOULD GO TO BACK UP OR MOVE FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOI...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING THE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MONTE CARLOS I FEEL THAT I SHOULD ALSO INFORM YOU ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD WITH MINE. AT A LITTLE OVER 7000 MILES MY CALIPERS STARTED "STICKING". I WOULD GO TO BACK UP OR MOVE FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOI...

Jul 5, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

AFTER READING THE OTHER CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE MONTE CARLOS I FEEL THAT I SHOULD ALSO INFORM YOU ABOUT THE EXPERIENCES I HAVE HAD WITH MINE. AT A LITTLE OVER 7000 MILES MY CALIPERS STARTED "STICKING". I WOULD GO TO BACK UP OR MOVE FORWARD AND THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOI...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PISTONS AND RINGS WERE INITIALLY REPLACED AFTER HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WHICH STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE FIXED THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS "HUNG UP" NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE CAR PURCHASED. COMPLAINTS STA...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PISTONS AND RINGS WERE INITIALLY REPLACED AFTER HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WHICH STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE FIXED THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS "HUNG UP" NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE CAR PURCHASED. COMPLAINTS STA...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHEN THEY ARE WET. I'M NOT SURE WHETHER IT'S JUST THE FRONT BRAKES. WHEN IT'S RAINING OUT ,IT IS DANGEROUS.THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 5 SECOND DELAY AFTER YOU APPLY THE BRAKES.ONE TIME IN PARTICULAR I WAS ONLY GOING 40 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, NOTHING, WHEN THEY DID GRAB THE CAR WENT TOWARD...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE PISTONS AND RINGS WERE INITIALLY REPLACED AFTER HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WHICH STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE FIXED THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS "HUNG UP" NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE CAR PURCHASED. COMPLAINTS STA...

Jun 27, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE PISTONS AND RINGS WERE INITIALLY REPLACED AFTER HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WHICH STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE FIXED THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS "HUNG UP" NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE CAR PURCHASED. COMPLAINTS STA...

Jun 27, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES FAILED WHEN THEY ARE WET. I'M NOT SURE WHETHER IT'S JUST THE FRONT BRAKES. WHEN IT'S RAINING OUT ,IT IS DANGEROUS.THERE IS APPROXIMATELY A 5 SECOND DELAY AFTER YOU APPLY THE BRAKES.ONE TIME IN PARTICULAR I WAS ONLY GOING 40 MPH, APPLIED BRAKES, NOTHING, WHEN THEY DID GRAB THE CAR WENT TOWARD...

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK