We have classified the 5 complaints from 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
I went to a dealership to deal with a key ignition recall 2 months ago. now my car is stalling in the middle of the road which never happened before the recall..
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving 60 mph, the temperature and fuel gauges displayed incorrect readings. in addition, the low coolant warning light illuminated even though there was coolant in the vehicle. the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 163,000. updated 09/20/16*lj the consumer stated if the vehicle sat for two days, the battery was drain and die. his mechanic stated it was due to an electrical problem. also ,the rear defroster did not work, the fan switch did not work right away, and the turn signal light did not work unless he tapped the dashboard, and the transmission shifted hard. updated 10/13/16. *jb
My automatic door locks don't work, randomly when i am driving the car will just act like it can't shift but still drives and d's order it when slowing down to. *tr updated 2/2/2015 *js
Transmission. complained to dealer at 71000 miles said nothing wrong. i requested change of transaxles fluid at that time. brought back to dealership at 78000 miles dealer stated a "bit" low on fluid. at this time i was hearing a whinnying noise. presently, at 88000 miles i went to dealer, service mgr. test drove and said vehicle was shifting into all 4 gears, and to bring to 2 reputable transmission shops and both state i have no 4th gear! also, well known transmission problems with these gm transmissions. a new transmission at 88000 miles is unacceptable! of course my warranty ran out 1 month to the day! gm should be ashamed. this chevy has been an absolute nightmare! *jb
On 4 separate occasions vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating because transmission was slipping. vehicle was serviced 3 times, and is currently at the dealership for this problem. thus far, dealership installed an alternator/transmission/power steering pump, and switch for the lighting in an attempt to correct the failure.*ak
Transmission oil leak, grinding noise in the transmission,coolant leak at the lower intake manifold.
Automatic transmission failure. *la
Replaced power steering pump, r/r transmission, replaced alternator and low tire pressure. vehicle was damage while in service shop. *bf the vehicle had malfunctioning signal lights. the consumer stated that the engine was repaired for a coolant leak. the engine light came on. the steering wheel was set to the left. clock not set. windshield washer light came on. the consumer stated that the left finder was damaged as well as the console. the right bumper was damaged. the driver door shakes. a whinning noise is heard from the vehicle at highway speeds and while turning. the consumer witnessed the service dealer testing his vehicle and saw shifting foward very hard and back very hard tires screaching. smoke coming from the tires. the tail pipes were shaking as well as the rear end. the consumer stated that the time was used up on the vehicle onstar cell phone. the consumer stated that the headlights will not turn off. smoke came from the vents inside the vehicle. the consumer stated that something bumps the door while the vehicle is in motion. the steering wheel shakes when brakes are applied. *tc
Mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. removed shaft lubed. power steering pump seal leaking, seals out of round. trans 4th clutch shaft worn out. pwp sol shorting, replaced 4th clutch sahftm turbine shaft seals converter, overhauled transmission. *ak
The 2001 chevrolet monte carlo i purchased in february, 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since i purchased the car two years ago. the transmission, engine, caliphers, and breaks have each been repaired by the dealer at least twice. on feb.15, 2003, the key got stuck in the ignition of the car, and because the car was then out of warranty, i was forced to pay $406.00 for a repair of the vehicle. on february 20th, 2003, the car started leaking oil and the transmission "jumps" from the parking gear into drive whenever it is turned on. i am asking that the gm manufacturer. the compalints on this vehicle are ongoing. the date indicated below is only the date of the latest incident with this car. to repurchase the vehicle for the monthly payments and interest i have already paid
The only reason i am submitting this is that i know of 3 other monte carlos in this area with the same problem. gm does not want to re-issue a full warrenty on the repaired part. we stood our ground with them and got a 50,000 mile warrenty in writing from the dealership, but only after telling them i would contact the attorney generals office...which i did anyway. seems this is a problem they are aware of and are trying to keep it quiet. people should know that they need to argue with the dealer for a good warrenty.
Dt: 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the vehicle rolled back when on an incline. . the vehicle has been taken to the dealership, and they stated it was a normal condition. also the manufacturer stated it is normal. this has been occurring since purchase of vehicle on october 24, 2001. nothing has been done to correct the problem. the vehicle has not been taken to another mechanic to be inspected. this happened every time the vehicle was on an incline.*ak updated 1/23/2006 - *nm
The vehicle experienced the following: stalled when cold and upon hard acceleration, the key stuck in the ignition, suspension and brake problems(rod kit was installed/no brakes), the transmission had gone out(repaired), the vehicle hesitated and jumped from park gear to drive, and after the ignition repairs, the vehicle stalled and hesitated in shifting to gear. the consumer requested the dealer to repurchase the vehicle, and reimburse for the repair(s), and the rental. mr scc *jb
The consumer felt the overall design including the engine, transmission, and the brakes were seriously flawed. the vehicle was properly repaired by the dealer. on two occasions, the ignition had gotten stuck, the engine lost oil, and the dipstick cylinder had loosened. the consumer requested a refund. gm did not agree with the above comment, and stated the dealer handled the situation properly. (model ss) mr scc *jb
Engine check light comes on but no codes show up, car engine quits after puting in gear(reverse). steering and brakes quit and emergency brake used to stop. *ak