2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 17%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 17% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 7 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.
“This complaint is in reference to GM safety recall # 09047. Precautions to the consumer include not parking car in garage and noticing a burning odor. A call was made to local dealer and parts are on national backorder!! So, if I park my car in the garage and it burns the house down, I have no recourse because I received a letter. This is not satisfactory!!”
NHTSA complaint #10273593, filed 2009-06, 160,000 miles“While driving my 2001 Monte Carlo ss at 65 miles per hour on the interstate the car would shut off on its own leaving no power steering, brakes, or power to anything. The car did this several times. I contacted GM directly when this started happening. Basically I was told too bad and they couldn't help me. June 5, 2014 summary history display store 01 servc01 total r/o's 1 total serv. Days 3 make cv Chevrolet ln# ro.no. Ro. Date.. Miles. Adv/tech j# t operation code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598614, filed 2014-06, 98,000 miles“2001 Monte Carlo 75,000 miles 3.8l v6 plastic intake manifold broke had to be replaced at a cost of $700.00. This happened before I ever had to have a tune-up on my Monte Carlo. What's wrong with this picture?”
NHTSA complaint #10273798, filed 2009-06, 75,000 miles“My 2001 Monte Carlo ss. I went to start it and it had a load explosion, it bent sparkplug, blew off oil cap started a fire, whole upper intake destroyed.”
NHTSA complaint #10266276, filed 2009-04, 110,000 miles“Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; AC at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by Chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080631, filed 2004-07, 24,046 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
Related service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical 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…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 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…
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
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 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
77 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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