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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the engine (30% of complaints, typically around 109,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Monte Carlo model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Engine
70 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
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…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The vehicle was parked when the contact observed excessive smoke coming from underneath the hood. The fire department was called to the scene. The vehicle sustained no damages and was driven from the scene. The vehicle has not been driven since the failure occurrence or…
Electrical
45 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 117,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, starter assembly, 12v/24v/48v battery.
With no indication of trouble, the car stalls and shuts down while driving. Sometimes it can be re-started, sometimes it cannot be restarted. After towed to the dealer, the problem does not occur and no cause is identified. Last year the dealer replaced the idle air control and cleaned the throttle body, but the…
Just purchased the car, drove him with no problems, went for another drive right after the blinkers inside nor outside the car would work, they at times would work after this then just not work again, after doing research about this problem I learned the hazzard switch was the problem and making the blinkers not work…
Fuel system
28 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
1. Took my car in for service for an intermittent "check engine" light. Service required was a purge solenoid for the charcoal cannister. 2. After returning the car home and it sitting for a couple days, I went to start the car and the battery was dead. Jumped the battery with another car and when I went to turn the…
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery); however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made…
Steering
25 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, column, hydraulic power assist, gear box.
Car stalls while driving without notice. The engine just cuts out, the power steering is lost and most times you don't notice until you are pressing the gas pedal and the car is decelerating... Once I'm able to stop car safely, most times it starts back up, but it takes 3-5 times of flooring the gas and cracking the…
Around august 2004 the tie rob was replaced dur to excessive wear. Passanger widndow began making grinding noises when raised and lowered. Eater/ - A/C vent makes whining noise when used. Rack and pinion steering was repalced due to leaks. Was found by the vehicle failing to pass the maryland safety inspection. All…
Suspension
18 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I too, like all the others have experienced major front end problems with this car. It's always vibrated and I've always heard "noises." the dealer did try to rectify this situation by replacing my rack and pinion and replacing my tie rod ends, because both of my front tires were about to fall off. I've extremely…
There is a poping noice in the front end. Can also feel it through the steering wheel. Have taken it several places to find the problem but no one can find it.
Lights
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: turn signal, headlights, hazard flashing warning lights.
For a couple of years when I turn on my turn signals and leave on while waiting at a red light they will quit working all together. I have learned to turn them on and show what I am going to do then turn them off until the light changes and turn them on again to show which way I am turning. After I have stopped and…
I was driving Monte Carlo ss 2000 the other day and smoke started coming out of the steering wheel. I inhaled a mouthful, the throat burned all day. Almost in an accident. The windshield wipers started running and would not shut off, so I removed the fuse. I noticed my headlights no longer worked also. When I got home…
Brakes
16 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, antilock.
On highway and applied brakes when felt brake pedal pressure failing. At same time brake light and traction light indicators came on and pulled off the highway. Towed to a service place and told me the brake lines are all corroded and leaking. There is rust even on supports holding lines. Chevrolet doesn't make the…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stopped at a gas station and noticed that the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. Once he returned home, he noticed a large amount of brake fluid had leaked onto his driveway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the…
Body and structure
14 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
My 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ls developed a water leak in it on the passenger side in the floor area coming from under the dash. The car is going to be repaired at the same dealership where I bought it new. I was informed by the repair person there has been similar problems with other models made by gm (buick was…
I have a 2000 chevy Monte Carlo with 56,000 miles on it. It has been nothing but trouble. Have had alot of repairs on it. Now it has a popping noise in the steering column, and loud front end noise. I was told the steering column problem had a recall on it,because one of my friends chevy impala had the same problem…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls
Engine: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk: Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
Fix: The remedy applied under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, or 15v-201 that have not yet received the original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on february 19, 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, oldsmobile customer service at 1-800-442-6537 and pontiac customer s
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 chevrolet lumina and oldsmobile intrigue, 1997-2004 buick regal and pontiac grand prix, 2000-2004 chevrolet impala, and 1998-2004 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08v-118, 09v-116, and 15v-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
Electrical: ignition
Risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2014. Gm's number for this recall is 14350.
Full defect summary
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General motors llc (gm) notified the agency on july 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 chevrolet impala and monte carlo, 1997-2003 chevrolet malibu, 2004-2005 malibu classic, 1999-2004 oldsmobile alero, 1998-2002 oldsmobile intrigue, 1999-2005 pontiac grand am and 2004-2008 pontiac grand prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Engine: engine and engine cooling
Risk: If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small flame and may spread to the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engineâs front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâs plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
General motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 buick regal, my 1998-2003 chevrolet lumina, monte carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 pontiac grand prix vehicles equipped with a 3.8l v6 naturally aspirated engine. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
Fuel system: delivery
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Seat belts
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
Summary
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 vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold rupt
Questions about the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (70 complaints, typically around 109,000 miles); electrical (45 complaints, typically around 117,500 miles); fuel system (28 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 26, 2015 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Monte Carlo model year since 2000, with 233 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.