1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
8 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE SUB FRAME BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED. THE BOLTS WERE RE-ATTACHED. AS OF AUGUST 14, 2007, NO OTHER FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 145,000.
COOLANT STARTING LEAKING WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT AND KEPT GETTING WORSE. WAS INFORMED THAT INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET NEEDS REPLACED. HEARD OF SEVERAL MONTE CARLOS AND LUMINAS HAVING THIS PROBLEM.*AK
MY 1997 MONTE CARLO IS IN NEED OF AN INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACEMENT. WHY ISN'T THIS A GM RECALL? THE REPAIR COST IS $800 AND MY INTERNET RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM IN GM CARS. MY CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE UNTIL THE REPAIR IS COMPLETE. THE ENGINE COULD CATCH FIRE OR FREEZE UP WHILE DRIVING. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THESE DEFECTIVE PLASTIC GASKETS IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED! *JB
BLOWN MOTOR. WHEN CAR WAS TAKEN APART TO REMOVE ENGINE THE BOLTS ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WERE NOT TIGHT AND WERE REMOVED BY HAND, NO TOOLS NEEDED.
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ENGINE POSSIBLY BLOWN, ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE COMPLETED, COULD BE HEAD GASKET, ANY RECALLS?*AK
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VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. OIL IS CHANGED EVERY 5000 MILES, AND VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL TOO FAST. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC STATED GASKETS WERE CRACKED UNDER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE MECHANIC STATED IT WAS THE HARDEST ENGINE TO GET OUT TO REPLACE GASKETS. *YH
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VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE FROM MAUFACTURER. DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WILL NOT COME UP AT ALL, IT STAYS OFF TRACK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED WINDOW ONCE,BUT IT STILL IS HAVING PROBLEMS. CIGARETTE LIGHTER COLUMN WAS CRACKED, THE OUTSIDE WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. DEALER REPLACED IT/ ARM REST CRACKED, IT WAS PLASTIC, AND ENGINE FLYWHEEL BROKE. ALSO, AT 2200 MILES THE DUAL CAM ARE VERY LOUD AND ARE RATTLING. CAR PAINT ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS TURNING BLUE. *AK
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ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON, INTERMITTENTLY STARTS HARD OR RIDES ROUGH. DEALER CONTACTED AND SERVICE PROVIDED SEVEN TIMES. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WARRANTY EFFECTIVE. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
17 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint