Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 332 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V701000

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Component
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
1,003,556
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-26
Owners notified
2016-02-19

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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 engine’s 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 service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V400000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
5,877,718
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-03
Owners notified
2014-09-08

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V116000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,497,516
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-08
Owners notified
2009-04-09

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE’S FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINE’S 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V228003

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
156,305
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-07
Owners notified
2000-08-24

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system34122,000 mi
Engine28125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1676,467 mi
Steering1543,000 mi
Suspension1340,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1065,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1044,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline980,000 mi
Structure8684 mi
Air bags798,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe6100,000 mi
Seats6125,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor611,000 mi
Structure: body638,251 mi
Tires696,500 mi
Air bags: frontal5—
Vehicle speed control5121,100 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system5—
Visibility: power window devices and controls549,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition4125,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit439,000 mi
Service brakes498,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion453,000 mi
Suspension: front428,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut4—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system38,000 mi
Exterior lighting3103,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal3—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch372,289 mi
Seat belts3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings336,200 mi
Steering: column377,000 mi
Unknown or other3198,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch285,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2138,000 mi
Equipment280,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights251,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2—
Power train280,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly265,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core2—
Wheels298,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1103,767 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly154,271 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1145,127 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility153,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings136,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1140,854 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines167,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler168,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector136,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections174,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump174,000 mi
Steering: linkages151,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack174,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear1190,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems16,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility1100,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1100,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.