Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 417 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 00V244000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
580
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-29
Owners notified
2000-10-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.

Safety risk

IN A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

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 system59110,000 mi
Engine48117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1854,000 mi
Steering1875,000 mi
Air bags1752,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal1175,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1039,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline10119,452 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1051,966 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1020,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9117,166 mi
Exterior lighting879,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline7—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe636,370 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch678,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic6120,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip654,000 mi
Air bags: side/window5—
Electrical system: ignition5116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system575,000 mi
Power train580,000 mi
Steering: column516,562 mi
Unknown or other5110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash439,425 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit45,000 mi
Service brakes498,000 mi
Suspension4—
Vehicle speed control424,046 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch368,000 mi
Seats3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads317,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump331,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly31,200 mi
Tires336,045 mi
Traction control system3110,000 mi
Air bags: frontal2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel270,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator275,000 mi
Electrical system: horn2—
Electronic stability control (ESC)2120,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner21,200 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.285,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights2—
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit275,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights24,800 mi
Seat belts2150,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device219,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system257,500 mi
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: body290,000 mi
Structure: frame and members246,240 mi
Suspension: front2110,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system235,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer276,800 mi
Wheels260,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs228,400 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module1—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module158,890 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: starter assembly137 mi
Electrical system: wiring14,800 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys124,046 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system119,000 mi
Equipment170,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch182,000 mi
Fuel system, other1—
Latches/locks/linkages180,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: indicator light168,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)168,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)119,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft119,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler124,046 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper119,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, electric170,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring1140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings110,723 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector124,046 mi
Steering: linkages131,000 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: door1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring11,200 mi

The 2000 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times 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.