This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 with 3.4 liter engine. Has significant issue with oil leakage due to manufacturing defect. The engine block contains a hole which was originally intended to utilize a distributor cap. This model does not use a distributor cap. The hole was plugged by GM and is inaccessible for repair without removing both timing chains, the entire top of the engine and cyclinders. I have contacted GM to request assistance with the repairs which have been estimated at $1500- 2000. Their only response is to offer a certificate which could be used toward the purchase of a new GM product. I have spoken with several repair outlets and was informed this is a relatively common problem but the engine in my vehicle makes it much more difficult and costly to repair. VIN:[xxx] current milage 95212. Updated 07/30/2012 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Fuses blew out of brake lights and turn signals. The intake manifold had been replaced for a second time after only about 40K miles after the first replacement. When the consumer attempted to use the hazard light, he discovered that the bulbs had blown out of the brake and signal lights. The consumer learned that the manufacturer recalled over 780,000 vehicle regarding the hazard light switch.
Faulty timing belt pulleys caused timing belt to break during driving on the road. This damaged valves, causing repairs to total 2400. There is no way to check on this problem and catch it before it happens.
Internal loss of coolant started shortly after purchase. When I determined that it was an abnormal amount, the warranty was done. Car is presently down until I can afford the head gaskets replacement and possibly replacement of a cracked head. Upon state inspection, leaking rear wheel cylinders were discovered on both wheels. Also, both rear struts were determined to be faulty. Whenever it is very cold, the accelerator linkage sticks and I must shift to neutral to stop without sliding. Occasionally the engine has raced at over 3000 RPM for several minutes after the accelerator pedal has been released. The head gasket problem has happened to several other persons I know with the 3.1 engine. Four different mechanics have told me that this is a very common problem with these engines after 30000 miles.
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- Westlake, OH, USA