Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong burning fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front valve cover gasket needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 193,000.

Went out to start car. turned on key, set radio. then turned key to start engine with a resulting loud explosion from under hood. in hurry to get up hood and extinguish fire experienced burns on hands from lifting hood and a fuel line that was squirting fuel/flames. fire extinguisher extinguished flames. upper intake manifold is blow apart with multiple sensors destroyed. thank god this happened at home with an extinguisher handy and not driving down the road with no time to slow down. *tr

I started the car up and i heard a pop and saw a blue flame. after repairing the car costing $3240.74 it once again caught another fire please help. *tr

Gas gauge all of a sudden stopped working and i ran out of gas! *tr

Tl *- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. on february 3, 2007 the contact started the vehicle, then turned it off quickly after realizing she had forgotten something in her home. the contact went back inside the home, then returned to the vehicle. the contact started the vehicle a second time and heard an explosion coming from under the vehicle loud enough that the neighbors came and offered assistance. while inside the vehicle the contact smelled smoke. the contact's husband opened the hood and witnessed a fire coming from the engine. the contact's husband used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. the vehicle was transported to the rizza chevrolet 8200 south harlem ave, bridgeview il 60455, tel 708-594-9090 for service. the contact filed a complaint with gmc #71-478219613, and was told to wait 48 hours for an agent to be assigned to the case. the contact noted that there was a recall on the 2000 monte carlo models for similar problems, and this vehicle should be included in the recall. *ak the consumer stated the failure maybe related to recall 04v0900000 updated 02/27/07. *jb

My 2002 chevy montecarlo ss the gas gauge is very erratic it shows you having a full tank of a gas when you don't it bounces back and forth like this no matter if it's full or not very frustrating to know when to fill up... *tr

3 new fuel pump rails installed from recall ( gas gauge does not work). the problem still occurs, the gauge works for a small amount of time after new fuel rail is installed, then fails, leaving no way to check the amount of fuel left in the tank. *tr

These issues listed below are troubles i have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02, front bumper paint began to peel. bumper repainted./5/02 rear speakers begin to crackle and quit working. replaced./30/03 took vehicle to chevrolet garage due to vehicle pulsating when stopping and the car having trouble starting. front and rear rotors found warped and resurfaced. cars fuel pressure regulator found to be leaking down and was replaced. 8/21/03 car pulsating again when stopping. returned vechicle to chevy garage. found rear rotors rusted again and replaced rear rotors. was told tires were cupping in rear. rotated tires on 8/22/03 and found score mark on rear drivers side rotor. 8/22/03 returned vehicle to chevy garage showed service manager the defect and was told the part would not be replaced at this time eevn though rotor was scored. s.mgr stated this was normal condition due to brake pad metallic lining. 8/24/03 contacted gm customer service about issue. asked to have new rotors and brakes put on vehicle. response was "gm is aware of issues with our brakes and rotors, but if there is no defect the part would not be replaced." i restated about the score mark on the new rotor and was told sorry nothing they could do at this point. 9/2/03 while oil was being changed two bolts where noticed missing from the transmission pan. will be serviced on 9/4/03 repair pending. 9/3/03 vehicle having trouble starting again. engine hesitates for 10-20 sec. will be addressed on 9/4/03 this vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it. i need new brake pads and new rotors due to defects in parts. vehicle has 7yr/100,000 mile warranty. do i have a lemon?

2002 chevrolet monte carlo with abs and service engine light problems and concerns**cc the traction light illuminated as well. the transmission was replaced 2 months after the consumer purchased the vehicle, because the vehicle wouldn't go into 3rd gear. the steering shaft was lubricated. the consumer was informed that the ebcm needed to be replaced and without the replacement, the abs would not work so the traction control and abs light would remain on. the water pump and intake gasket was replaced due them leaking. the fuel injector was replaced due to it being stuck open. the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated, the dealer sealed the rear wheels. *jb