1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 14% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving the speed limit (70 MPH) down the interstate I-20 returning home from a weekend vacation, my car (1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo) had a slight putter and smoke started roaring out the rear. I pulled over, turned off the engine, popped the hood and flames were all over the backside of the engine. I called 911 to come put the fire out. No person was injured but my engine is totaled. The engine is completely burned up and melted.”
NHTSA complaint #10320629, filed 2010-03, 129,000 miles“The vehicle has an internal coolant leak within the engine compartment. The leak occurred because the intake manifold gasket was made with a thin material which disintegrated and created an orange slug in the engine, per the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10065509, filed 2004-04, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for remedy repairs. In addition, there was oil leaking onto the engine, which the contact stated could potentially start a fire. The contact believed the issue should have been addressed in the recent recall because it was a safety issue. The current and failure mileages were approximately 98,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10334421, filed 2010-06, 98,000 miles“1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer writes in regards to engine compartment fire recall notice and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated the vehicle caught fire, prior to receiving the recall notice. The vehicle was taken to a junk yard.”
NHTSA complaint #10497061, filed 2013-02“Vehicle sporadically hesitates on acceleration. Does not matter if engine is cold or warm. Symptoms also happen at speed and it feels like the engine is not receiving enough gasoline to operate at speed. Engine has shut off by itself at idle in gear two times. Computer has not set any codes. Plugs and wires replaced. No help with the problem. Engine will usually turn to normal within 15 to 20 seconds of episode. During episode pressure on gas pedal does not result in acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007122, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 15V701000Oct 26, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix…Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2004, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2004, Buick Regal 1997–2004 +3 more
- 09V116000Apr 8, 2009General 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…Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1998–2003, Pontiac Grand Prix 1997–2003, Buick Regal 1997–2003 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10012148Jun 1, 2004New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
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 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology