2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 18%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 18% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 10 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2000 Monte Carlo and had to have the intake manifold gaskets replaced due to oil and water mixing together in the engine. When I talked to the mechanic about my problem he knew without looking at it exactly what was wrong. Chevy puts a plastic gasket in this model that ends up cracking due to heat. I had to pay my mechanic $700 dollars to repair this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10310289, filed 2010-02, 85,000 miles“Over heating, exhaust system went out, fuel gage went out. My check light for the oil and for the cooling system keeps coming on and the dip sticks read normal. This car is falling apart and I just bought it 2 weeks ago I have no money to get it fixed and im scared for my child's safety to be in it. Iv talked to some owners of the identical car and they are having the same issues. These problems need to be fixed and now!”
NHTSA complaint #10348622, filed 2010-08, 140,000 miles“Engine failure on a 2000 Monte Carlo ss with only 60,000 miles. I realize I was out of warrenty, but to have to replace an entire engine that basically disintegrated from under me is not something I ever thought I would have to do on this vehicle. I am left hung out to dry by GM.”
NHTSA complaint #10155407, filed 2006-04, 60,000 miles“I have a 2000 Monte Carlo which I had serviced at borchers auto in blackwood nj . They replaced the intake gasket set [ ms90565 ] , and the valve cover gasket set [ vs50442r ] . I wanted to know if this was a recall for that model year that I was not aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #10037511, filed 2003-09, 100,000 miles“I have a 2000 Monte Carlo that I have had for only about a year. I got the transmission replaced with a remanufactured one about a month ago. When I got my car back from coleman taylor the engine was messed up. The engine now makes noise when I crank it and it smokes, so I am afraid to drive the car. The manager at coleman taylor insists that he did not damage the engine and does not know why it suddenly has these problems. I got the car towed to sunrise pontiac gmc for a diagnostic test. I was told that it was recommended that I get the motor replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10356000, filed 2010-09, 138,000 milesRelated 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
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- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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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 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
45 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsSeats
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology