1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
The 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, potentially affecting up to 221,919 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 87V168000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
| 11,936 vehicles affected
Defect: MANUAL VALVE LINK IN THE TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED.
Consequence: THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS. ALSO, CAR COULD BE STARTEDWITH TRANSMISSION IN GEAR ALLOWING VEHICLE TO MOVE IN AN UNANTICIPATEDDIRECTION.
Remedy: REPLACE THE MANUAL VALVE DETENT LEVER LINK.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SCOPE OF THE FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE PROBLEM IS MUCH LARGER THAN THE COMPANY IS ADMITTING. MY 16 YEAR OLD SON HAD A TIRE DISINTEGRATE ON 4/21/00. THE SPARKS RESULTING FROM THIS WERE SO BAD THAT PASSERS-BY CALLED 911. THE OFFICER WHO CAME TO ASSIST MY SON SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN A TIRE FALL TO PIECES LIKE THAT. IT WAS IN THE SAME SHAPE I'VE BEEN SEEING THE TIRES INVOLVED IN THE RECALL - SEPARATING AND SHREDDING. THE NEXT DAY WE REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH ANOTHER BRAND DUE TO OUR FEARS THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN TO ANOTHER TIRE. I RETAINED ONE TIRE TO USE AS A SPARE. THESE TIRES WERE NOT OLD, HAD NOT BEEN MISUSED, HAD PLENTY OF TREAD. WHEN I SAW THE REPORTS ON TELEVISION, I REALIZED THE PROBLEM IS MUCH LARGER THAN THE COMPANY IS ADMITTING TO.( DOT NUMBER: 1CKAP2A096 TIRE SIZE: P195/75R14 )
AIR POLLUTION SYSTEM FAILED.
TRANSMISSION FAILED.
RIGHT BALL JOINT FAILED.
TIRE BELTS FAILED.
Safety Rating for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 1982 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 2 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 1 complaint
- 1984 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 3 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 7 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 6 complaints
- 1987 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (current)
- 1988 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 5 complaints
- 1990 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 1 complaint
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