Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Oct 23, 2015
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of engine oil may be dep
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Electrical
High risk
Jul 3, 2014
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Oldsmobile Alero, Pontiac Grand Am, Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Electrical
High risk
Jun 23, 2014
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, a defect in the ignition switch could allow the switch to move out of the "run" position if the key ring is carrying added weight or the vehicle goes off-road
Also affects: Buick Allure, Buick Lucerne, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac Dts, Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Apr 8, 2009
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a 3.8L naturally aspirated engine, degradation of the front rocker cover gasket may result in eventual oil seepage. Under hard braking, drops of e
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Brakes
High risk
Jun 16, 2004
Model years: 2004
On certain vehicles, two bolts that attach the front brake caliper to the steering knuckle on the left and right front wheel assemblies were not tightened adequately. If too much m
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Steering
High risk
Dec 16, 2003
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the lower pinion bearings retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers may fail and permit the ball bearings to escape. If the problem were to occu
Also affects: Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Ciera, Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Nov 12, 2003
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, a combination of a low battery condition and fuel in the upper intake manifold while the ignition key is activated at engine start could cause an elevated rate
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue, Chevrolet Impala, Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, Pontiac Bonneville
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 16, 2003
Model years: 2003
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and
Also affects: Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Cts, Chevrolet Express, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Airbag
High risk
Feb 19, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the driver's side air bag may not deploy as designed, resulting in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. In addition, the air bag inflator m
Also affects: Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Deville, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Chevrolet Trailblazer Ext
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Airbag
High risk
Dec 4, 2002
Model years: 1999
On certain vehicles, the passenger air bag was manufactured without a check pin. An air bag without the check pin could produce increased pressure at the onset of the air bag deplo
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Airbag
High risk
Aug 13, 2002
Model years: 2002, 2003
Certain vehicles may have a driver's side airbag inflator that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and th
Also affects: Buick Lesabre, Buick Rendezvous, Cadillac Deville, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Trailblazer
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 15, 2000
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Vehicles may have seat belt assemblies that will not withstand the force requirements
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Lumina Car
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Aug 30, 2000
Model years: 2001
On certain vehicles, the airbag sensing and diagnostic modules (SDM) could experience a memory error resulting in the airbags not deploying in a crash situation. In a vehicle crash
Also affects: Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Emissions
High risk
Nov 30, 1999
Model years: 2000
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS. 1105 - Evaporative Emissions. Vehicles may have an OBD-II (On Board Diagnostics) calibration that causes a false evap
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
May 12, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the spark plug wires may be causing the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) to be illuminated, as well as causing rough idle and poor performance. These condition
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Emissions
High risk
May 12, 1999
Model years: 1998, 1999
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1101 - Emission Device. Emission control labels have an incorrect vacuum hose routing schematic. Correction: Dealers w
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Sep 28, 1998
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles may be equipped with ignition coil/control module assemblies that were incorrectly manufactured and may result in setting the SES light and causing various driveab
Also affects: Buick Century, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Apr 23, 1997
Model years: 1995
Certain vehicles may have a centre rear seatbelt anchor plate which exhibits stress cracks. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seatbelt system may fracture and injury to the seat
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Visual System
High risk
Feb 18, 1997
Model years: 1995
Certain vehicles may have a strained or separated washer/wiper power feed wire. This may cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in ino
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Lumina Car, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 1996
Model years: 1996
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR (4) BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRES
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Suspension
High risk
Nov 16, 1994
Model years: 1995
THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A RIGHT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT COULD ALLOW THE BALL JOINT ST
Also affects: Chevrolet Lumina Car
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Jul 4, 1989
Model years: 1984
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COU
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Electra Estate, Buick Estate Wagon, Buick Lesabre, Buick Park Avenue
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Emissions
High risk
Mar 9, 1988
Model years: 1984
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions.
Also affects: Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Parisienne
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 22, 1987
Model years: 1987
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 200-4R TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY FORMED MANUAL VALVE LINK. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE LINK SEPARATING, RESULTING IN A GEAR SELECTION NOT CORRELATIN
Also affects: Pontiac Safari, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Cadillac Brougham, Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, Chevrolet Caprice
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Emissions
High risk
Oct 9, 1987
Model years: 1983
VEHICLES WITH 5.0L ENGINES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1105 - EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS. INOPERATIVE CANISTER PURGE THERMO VACUUM SWITCH.
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Firebird, Pontiac Grand Prix
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Engine
High risk
Aug 19, 1986
Model years: 1984, 1985
Certain Camaro, Firebird, Monte Carlo and Grand Prix equipped with a 5.0L engine, and 5.7L Corvettes. High ignition coil temperatures combined with the stress of higher voltage may
Also affects: Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Corvette, Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Brakes
High risk
May 28, 1986
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear brake backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of brake fluid in the r
Also affects: Pontiac Lemans, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 6, 1986
Model years: 1986
On certain vehicles, the push-pull headlight switch may have been manufactured with electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit. An intermittent circuit could
Also affects: Buick Estate Wagon, Cadillac Cimarron, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac Fleetwood, Chevrolet C Series
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Brakes
High risk
Apr 29, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, excessive enlargement of a pilot hole in the rear backing plate could allow the wheel cylinder to rotate possibly leading to loss of rear braking action.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet S Series
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
On certain vehicles, the heads of the rear seatbelt anchor bolts may break off during normal vehicle use and in the event of an accident in which the rear seatbelts are in use, the
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Jan 11, 1985
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980
THE AXLE RETAINING "C" CLIP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL MAY DISLODGE AND ALLOW THE AXLE, WHEEL AND BRAKE DRUM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN SUBJECTED TO SIDE FORCES. AXLE SEPARATION CO
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Gmc Caballero
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Brakes
High risk
Jan 10, 1985
Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985
On certain vehicles, the rear brake backing plates may develop a corrosion condition which could result in loss of rear brake fluid and loss of rear braking capabilities. This reca
Also affects: Buick Century, Pontiac Grand Lemans, Pontiac Lemans, Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 14, 1984
Model years: 1979
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
Also affects: Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Gmc Caballero
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 14, 1984
Model years: 1978
THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CMVSS 1103 - EXHAUST EMISSIONS.
Also affects: Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Gmc Caballero
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Feb 27, 1984
Model years: 1984
On certain vehicles, the front seat back locks may not lock under forward load conditions and are therefore not in compliance with CMVSS 207 - Seat Anchorages.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Eldorado, Chevrolet Blazer, Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Oct 7, 1983
Model years: 1983
THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM BRAKE PIPE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE PROPORTIONER VALVE ON THESE VEHICLES MAY BE CONTACTING THE AIR CLEANER RESONATOR BRACKET. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD O
Also affects: Buick Regal, Chevrolet Malibu, Gmc Caballero, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Pontiac Grand Lemans
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Suspension
High risk
Feb 24, 1981
Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981
On certain vehicles, the lower rear control arm to frame bolts may fracture causing lower control arm to drop free. If this happens vehicle damage or crash without warning may occu
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Jul 18, 1979
Model years: 1978
THE OUTER FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY EXPERIENCE INADEQUATE LUBRICATION THAT MAY CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VEH
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Chevrolet Malibu, Gmc Caballero
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Electrical
High risk
Jul 14, 1979
Model years: 1979
On certain vehicles equipped with cruise control. The brake stop light and cruise control switch may be assembled with incorrect lubrication on the actuating plunger. This results
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Chevrolet C Series
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
May 25, 1978
Model years: 1978
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS. VEHICLES HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT FRONT SEAT HEAD RESTRAINTS WHICH DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL SAFETY STANDARD 201 - OCCUPANT PROT
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac Lemans
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Nov 7, 1977
Model years: 1978
THE REAR BRAKE WHEEL CYLINDER RETAINER MAY NOT BE PROPERLY INSTALLED SHOULD THE RETAINER DISENGAGE, THE WHEEL CYLINDER COULD MOVE OUTWARD CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND LOSS OF
Also affects: Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac Lemans
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
May 17, 1977
Model years: 1976
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER BRAKES. GASOLINE VAPOR MAY CONDENSE IN THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AT TEMPERATURES OF O DEGREES FARENHEIT OR LOWER. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE RUBB
Also affects: Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Skylark, Cadillac Deville, Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Sep 9, 1976
Model years: 1977
POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Electra, Buick Lesabre, Buick Regal, Buick Skylark
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Mar 15, 1976
Model years: 1976
THE CORRECT BRAKE COMBINATION VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON SOME OF THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.
Also affects: Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Not Entered
High risk
Feb 20, 1975
Model years: 1975
CERTAIN BUICK "B" OR OLDSMOBILE "O" TYPE REAR AXLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH SIDE-THRUST PLATES THAT WERE NOT HARDENED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE ROLLERS TO WEAR THROUGH AND COULD ALLOW SEP
Also affects: Buick Century, Buick Regal, Chevrolet El Camino, Gmc Sprint, Oldsmobile Cutlass
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