2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 6%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 6% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to a dealership to deal with a key ignition recall 2 months ago. Now my car is stalling in the middle of the road which never happened before the recall..”
NHTSA complaint #10990718, filed 2017-05, 175,089 miles“My automatic door locks don't work, randomly when I am driving the car will just act like it can't shift but still drives and d's order it when slowing down to. Updated 2/2/2015”
NHTSA complaint #10608811, filed 2014-07, 80,000 miles“The 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo I purchased in february, 2001 has had serious and numerous defects since I purchased the car two years ago. The transmission, engine, caliphers, and breaks have each been repaired by the dealer at least twice. On feb.15, 2003, the key got stuck in the ignition of the car, and because the car was then out of warranty, I was forced to pay $406.00 for a repair of the vehicle. On february 20th, 2003, the car started leaking oil and the transmission jumps from the parking gear into drive whenever it is turned on. I am asking that the GM manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10007938, filed 2003-02, 19,000 miles“On 4 separate occasions vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating because transmission was slipping. Vehicle was serviced 3 times, and is currently at the dealership for this problem. Thus far, dealership installed an alternator/transmission/power steering pump, and switch for the lighting in an attempt to correct the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10097734, filed 2004-10, 75,000 miles“Mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. Found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. Removed shaft lubed. Power steering pump seal leaking, seals out of round. Trans 4th clutch shaft worn out. Pwp sol shorting, replaced 4th clutch sahftm turbine shaft seals converter, overhauled transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10028681, filed 2003-07, 31,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 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…
- 10224273Sep 1, 2022This 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…
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 29% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 60% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
77 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
20 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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