2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 12%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 12% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 16 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car shuts off while driving down the road , we will put the flashers on and put car in neutral and try to restart sometimes it will sometimes not. We will try to get far enough off the road and continue to try an restart, sometimes car has to sit about 10 minutes before starting.. The intake has exploded on me while sitting in the driveway....my biggest concern is my family , husband son an myself is going to be badly hurt or killed in this car.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10611005, filed 2014-07, 164,500 miles“On 1-6-14 my car set fire due to a recall. I calle dthe GM recall center the same day and was told to have the car towed to the kevin whitaker dealer which I did on 1-11-14. Forum 1-11-14 to 1-20-14 I did not hear back from the dealer so I called and was told that all the info was sent to GM legal department. Called back on 1-27-14 and was told they are trying to decide what to do. Called back on 2-4-14 still no answer. 2-5-14 nothing. Called back on 2-6-14 and was to call the product allegation dept with info. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567462, filed 2014-03, 150 miles“As I went to pull of a stop light my car shifted so hard I all most hit the person in front of me also while I drive my car speeds up on its own not safe at all!!”
NHTSA complaint #10714770, filed 2015-05, 122,593 miles“During the process of starting the vehicle: first attempt to start the vehicle, it didn't start. The second attempt to start the vehicle, there was a loud bang (explosion) under the hood with an odor of 'burnt plastic'. Upon looking at the engine, the black plastic intake maniford had a hole it from the explosion. This is the second occurrence in 3 months. I have replaced this intake this past winter and this occurred again last weekend. It seems in my research that GM is ignoring this defect and will not offer a fix to the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10703908, filed 2015-04, 155,000 miles“Well gmc I don't even know where to start. 1st my transmission is stalling and seems like it is having a hard time shifting from 2nd to3rd gear there for stalling consistently as soon as the cars RPM goes to 2 and before 3 I have taken it various times to get it fixed and has been very costly and still the problem exists. 2. The security light come on and locks the car from starting almost 3 to 4 times daily took it to get fixed they ended up replacing ignition switch ignition holder everything on the inside of ignition over 1000.00. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596792, filed 2014-06, 80,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10129073Jan 18, 2018This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 23 | 10% |
| 2003 | 32 | 20% |
| 2002 | 38 | 17% |
| 2001 | 48 | 17% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 9 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
45 complaintsEngine cooling
42 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