1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 18%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 18% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was recently diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket that needs to be replaced (due to leaking of engine coolant). Two mechanics informed me the repair costs would be between $800-$1000. After further research, I discovered several general motors vehicles between 1996-2002 had this same problem. Though no official recall was done, GM did publish a technical service bulletin regarding this problem a few years ago. I know canada has filed class action suits against canada GM concerning this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10232010, filed 2008-06, 119,000 miles“My 97 Monte Carlo z34 started dying on me whenever I came to a complete stop and after I had been driving it for a while. And it would shoot forward after I started it again in neutral(the only way it would start). Placing myself in the middle of intersections unwillingly, I would have to start my car and make sure no cars were coming any way or else I would have crashed! …”
NHTSA complaint #10282225, filed 2009-08“Brakes have been worked on at least 6 times this time they totally locked up and were smoking at the service desk. I also have been having trouble with my engine oil and engine running ruff and hard to start. A oil consumption test was started where I have lost more than 15qts of oil within the last several months. It is now at the dealer and the engine is out.”
NHTSA complaint #707764, filed 1999-06“After the car fully warms up, about 25 or 30 minutes there is a burning smell. The dealer said they have no idea what it is but has admitted to smelling it. I brought it in for service on 10-28-99 and left it for two days. Dealer checked electrical system and found nothing and also checked tempature because it seems that the heater blows extremely hot air. I have also brought car in numerous times for faulty brakes and each time dealer can't find anything wrong with them! .”
NHTSA complaint #714113, filed 1999-10“The contact owns a 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 5 MPH, the engine fell out of the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by the sub frame bolts not being tightened. The bolts were re-attached. As of august 14, 2007, no other failures have occurred. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10199530, filed 2007-08, 145,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 16% |
| 2002 | 30 | 13% |
| 2001 | 48 | 17% |
| 2000 | 42 | 18% |
| 1999 | 31 | 25% |
| 1998 | 14 | 14% |
| 1997 | 30 | 18% |
| 1996 | 39 | 25% |
| 1995 | 19 | 11% |
| 1987 | 2 | 40% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
36 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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