2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles.
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.
“We have had hardship due to job lost and major car maintenance that could have been avoided and should have been resolved before we purchase the vehicle doing a recall on march 12,2007 fuel system. We purchase feb 2008 and fuel system failure started in 2010 and cost a lot of money!! When u pull up the VIN number you will see this had not been done and it was in carmax possession and cost me and my son because this was not handle!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10392481, filed 2011-03, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a clicking sound in the steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated the steering knuckles detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. Nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering) may be related to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10448016, filed 2012-02, 90,000 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…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This 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…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology