Major Problems with 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 78000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM turn signals will not work when windshield wipers are operating. *nlm...	58 ~ 81872 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the catalytic converter became clogged and caused...	47 ~ 84363 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2001 monte carlo ss developed a leak between the upper plastic intake manifold and lower aluminium intake manifold. i...	18 ~ 48275 miles
STEERING vehicle taken to dealer for "clunk" in steering wheel repair done and after completeing repair vehicle no longer travels in...	18 ~ 54828 miles
AIR BAGS while driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the...	16 ~ 21356 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING since purchase of car with 34 000 miles in march of 2002 there have been several problems. check engine light...	11 ~ 44713 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the vehicle would not start. the contact tried to start it three...	10 ~ 81388 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own a 01 monte carlo and 40 000 miles i started getting an anti-freeze leak. my dealership informed me...	10 ~ 45613 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine check light comes on but no codes show up car engine quits after puting in gear(reverse). steering and brakes	10 ~ 32697 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the problem is the the rotors have had to be resurfaced at 11 000 22 000 miles and now at...	10 ~ 19275 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i got into the vehicle to go to church sunday with my mother-in-law. i turned the key in the ignition...	8 ~ 95065 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states steering is shimmying at highway speed and wheels are pitting. ...	8 ~ 86125 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signals intermittently inoperative. notice hazard switch intermittently inoperative. if you play with hazard switch and get hazard lights to...	6 ~ 46571 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change dealer indicated that head gasket was leaking coolant from	6 ~ 43154 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle experienced the following: stalled when cold and upon hard acceleration the key stuck in the ignition suspension and...	6 ~ 59167 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC engine check light comes on but no codes show up car engine quits after puting in gear(reverse). steering and brakes	6 ~ 34126 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while traveling the engine stopped and vehicle lost power vehicle has stalled several times before actual loss of power. *jg...	6
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING for the past year i have been having problems with engine coolant loss from my car when i first noticed...	5 ~ 79225 miles
COLUMN > STEERING problem with the steering column in my 2001 monte carlo ss want to know if others are having any problems....	5 ~ 9112 miles
POWER TRAIN the consumer felt the overall design including the engine transmission and the brakes were seriously flawed. the vehicle was properly...	5 ~ 83618 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS driver's side air bag falls out of seat leather replaced screw showing leather buckled still not corrected. *ak...	5
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while traveling and without any indication vehicle stalled causing loss of power. consumer coasted to side of road. dealer has	5 ~ 23200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that when driving at low speeds and braking...	4 ~ 76500 miles
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING turning signals will intermittently stop working. only way they come back on is when turning on windshield wipers. contacted dealer	4 ~ 1250 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER engine light came on and the dealership could not determine a cause for problem. then while backing up at approximately...	4 ~ 42422 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL when vehicle is parked on a incline hill and after it's put in reverse with brakes no longer applied car...	4 ~ 30512 miles
SUSPENSION while in motion the vehicle started drifting to the left toward another vehicle. the consumer turned vehicle slightly to the...	4
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM electronic components on dash have been cutting off and not operating. dealer has seen vehicle several times and said they...	4 ~ 30106 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 2001 monte carlo ss failure of steering knuckle passenger side. replaced outer tie rod two times on second replacement noticed...	3 ~ 100167 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING transmission oil leak grinding noise in the transmission coolant leak at the lower intake manifold....	3 ~ 47667 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. removed shaft lubed. power steering...	3 ~ 35333 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i drive a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. i have had to have my rotors replaced twice and a complete brake...	3 ~ 24900 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING while driving the rear trailer end tie rod broke causing rod to cut into tire which resulted in vehicle being	3 ~ 400 miles
TIRES accident contributed to driving in slush and hydroplaning due to low profile wide tires 2001 monte carlo with 36 045	3 ~ 28682 miles
SEATS while driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the...	3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL takata recall. i spoke to a representative at gm asking about the recall of my vehicle and said my warranty...	2 ~ 147545 miles
WHEELS 2001 chevrolet monte carlo left front wheel separated from the vehicle while driving. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10285365.	2 ~ 30000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM gas gauge becomes erratic (fluctuates) when gas gauge reading gets to approximately 1/4 tank position. *tr...	2 ~ 75500 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 4 separate occasions vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating because transmission was slipping. vehicle was serviced 3 times and is currently...	2 ~ 37500 miles
UNIT > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING over the past couple of months we have noticed that the turn signals on our 2001 monte carlo have started...	2 ~ 94500 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT i purchased this car in 09/01 it has been a problem ever since. front end needed to be rebuilt at...	2 ~ 18100 miles
HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving hazard lights worked intermittently. ak la...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE after hitting a bump in the road consumer heared a loud rattling noise coming from the cradle. *ak...	2 ~ 55620 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY replaced power steering pump r/r transmission replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf...	2 ~ 38400 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the lug nut stem broke while driving and caused the vehicle to vibrate. nlm ak the lug belt and nut(s)	2 ~ 14200 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the keys for the radio/cd/tape player on the dash board of the 2001 chevy monte carlo get extremely hot when	2
SHAFT PITMAN > GEAR BOX > STEERING consumer states that the gear shifter gets stuck causing the vehicle idol high. please provide any additional information....	2
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my wife and daughter were involved in an accident where she was forced off the road crossed the median and...	2
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING engine check light comes on but no codes show up car engine quits after puting in gear(reverse). steering and brakes	2 ~ 28750 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING engine light came on and the dealership could not determine a cause for problem. then while backing up at approximately...	2 ~ 9500 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the drivers seat belt failed to retract allowing the latch plate to turn the narrow side towards the seat back...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer states steering is shimmying at highway speed and wheels are pitting. ...	2 ~ 17500 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states steering is shimmying at highway speed and wheels are pitting. ...	2 ~ 55000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states there are 2 small imprints in the center of steering wheel that he has to take his eyes	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle wanders very bad and there seems to be a problem with the rack and pinion. when cold steering wheel...	2 ~ 2400 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING vehicle wanders very bad and there seems to be a problem with the rack and pinion. when cold steering wheel...	2
SEAT BELTS while driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the...	2 ~ 75000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 31st street and la grange highway when i noticed...	1 ~ 113000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have a 2001 chevy monte carlo ss. i recently started getting a service traction control light coming on. also...	1 ~ 70000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my fuel gauge in my 2001 chevrolet monte carlo does not work correctly. erratic at best. *tr...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. when the contact started the vehicle he noticed a warning message indicating...	1 ~ 140000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES my automatic door locks don't work randomly when i am driving the car will just act like it can't shift	1 ~ 80000 miles
EQUIPMENT started with check engine light then the rpm gauge stopped now my fuel gauge stopped had the car checked out	1 ~ 70000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i own a 2001 chevy monte carlo which was involved in a front end collision. after getting estimates on repair...	1 ~ 58890 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph the traction and low hydraulic fluid light illuminated. the vehicle was driven...	1 ~ 10723 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights stopped working without any prior warning. the high/low beam dimmer...	1 ~ 82000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated the automatic headlights will shut off while driving. when he manually turned on the headlights they...	1 ~ 4800 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: febuary of this year abs traction sensor and brake system warning light illuminated. when backing iout of driveway or...	1 ~ 54000 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate...	1 ~ 24046 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate...	1 ~ 24046 miles
SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate...	1 ~ 24046 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission oil leak grinding noise in the transmission coolant leak at the lower intake manifold....	1 ~ 68000 miles
INDICATOR LIGHT > PARKING BRAKE transmission oil leak grinding noise in the transmission coolant leak at the lower intake manifold....	1 ~ 68000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i purchased this car in 09/01 it has been a problem ever since. front end needed to be rebuilt at...	1 ~ 1200 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL front driver's side seat airbag insulation came out from the seat. driver drove vehicle to the dealership for analysis. *ak...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE replaced power steering pump r/r transmission replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE replaced power steering pump r/r transmission replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING replaced power steering pump r/r transmission replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf...	1
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT replaced power steering pump r/r transmission replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf...	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC violet shaking when applying brake caused by warping of brake discs. i've had to have resurfaced 3 times since ownership...	1
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at 60 mph the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle within safe...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY consumer called complaining about electrical system problems. stated that consumer was in the vehicle and that the door will not...	1
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES consumer called complaining about electrical system problems. stated that consumer was in the vehicle and that the door will not...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. removed shaft lubed. power steering...	1 ~ 31000 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since purchase of car with 34 000 miles in march of 2002 there have been several problems. check engine light...	1
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the...	1 ~ 19000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT problem with the steering column in my 2001 monte carlo ss want to know if others are having any problems....	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving the rear trailer end tie rod broke causing rod to cut into tire which resulted in vehicle being	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was parked for 1.5 hours when a fire started under the hood. bystanders reported horn and headlights were activated...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE engine check light comes on but no codes show up car engine quits after puting in gear(reverse). steering and brakes	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC engine light came on and the dealership could not determine a cause for problem. then while backing up at approximately...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM starter hang-up: i purchased a 2001 monte carlo ls in may 2001 and sometime during the first week of having...	1 ~ 37 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR have had to have my rotors turned and then replaced in under 40 000 miles. now at 56 000- i...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS both driver's and passenger's shoulder belts are not outboard enough and hits consumer right under the neck consumer feels this	1
STRUCTURE while driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon changing from first to second gear gears stick/rpms rev and vehicle jerks very hard upon changing gears. computer completely	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the...	1

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