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We bought the 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo ss VIN [xxx] back in June 2019 we have done some regular repairs on it when we first got it and everything worked great! started every single time. 02/18/2020 we went to start it and it was acting like the battery was dead. Went and check the battery volt read and it was reading at 8 so I hooked up jumper cable to it and let it sit for a couple minutes. Got in a turned the key over to start it. The whole plastic intake blew up and pieces went everywhere. Then caught fire. It was so bad very scary. The damage was little compared of what it could have been if the hood was closed. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
I went to do a recall on the vehicle I got my mail and I put new head gaskets or whatever it was done on top of the engine and now it's still leaking oil I am calling them to balise Chevrolet warwick Rhode Island I will recall on them to make sure they can fix the problem cuz it was not leaking when I went there I want it fixed properly and it shouldn't be any charge to me because the vehicle was in perfect working condition when it entered their shopi
The contact called on behalf of the driver of a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it caught on fire. The contact noticed that the fire started from under the hood. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
- Highland, IN, USA
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Car was recalled and fixed - stating if the recall was not fixed the motor could catch fire. Car was repaired in 2017 and last week; I started the vehicle and the motor caught fire. Please tell me what I do now... car was stationary; caught on fire at attempted start
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While attempting to give the vehicle a jump to get it started, the engine blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was taking the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) when the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed fire coming from the engine compartment. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While operating the vehicle, smoke was present coming from the engine. After lifting the hood, the contact discovered flames coming from the engine. The contact used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the flames. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 115,000.
The contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked unoccupied in front of his residence, it caught on fire near the engine. No fire report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 30 mph, smoke emitted under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and discovered that the vehicle caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at various speeds, smoke appeared under the hood and there was an odor of burning oil. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was acknowledged that it was a recall issue. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
So when we went to start the car, the car would not start we replaced the battery then we replaced the alternator. After looking some stuff up online we realized that it was neither of these things it was actually the passlock security. It is now locked us out and we cannot get the car started unless we go and have a whole new ignition tumbler keys and I believe it is the BCM reprogrammed. This is obviously a malfunction in the car and I don't believe that I should have to pay $300 for a malfunction I don't know if you all can help me but anything at this point in time would be helpful
As I went to pull of a stop light my car shifted so hard I all most hit the person in front of me also while I drive my car speeds up on its own not safe at all!!
During the process of starting the vehicle: First attempt to start the vehicle, it didn't start. The second attempt to start the vehicle, there was a loud bang (explosion) under the hood with an odor of 'burnt plastic'. upon looking at the engine, the black plastic intake maniford had a hole it from the explosion. This is the second occurrence in 3 months. I have replaced this intake this past winter and this occurred again last weekend. It seems in my research that GM is ignoring this defect and will not offer a fix to the problem. GM knows this is happening especially with "cold starts" but has yet addressed.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When the contact turned the ignition to the on position, the engine exploded without warning. Prior to the failure, the contact heard abnormal noises coming from the engine when starting the vehicle in below zero temperatures. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ss. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to merge to side of road and restarted the vehicle. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle crashed into another and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back, neck and pain to both arms no medical attention was required. A police report was not failed. The contact believed that the failure was directly related to recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/9/14 updated 6/1/2015
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- Lake Elmo, MN, USA