1982 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

2 recalls, 2 complaints

07E088000 Oct 24, 2007
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AN... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
121,680 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
82V012000 Jan 3, 1982
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
79,686 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM1
TIRES1
TIRES Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Sep 12, 2000
TIRE HAS SPLIT SIDEWALL FOR NO APPARENT REASON DURING NORMAL DRIVING. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/60R15 )
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Oct 13, 1998
WATER COMES INTO THE VENT AND RUNS DOWN A TUBE, AND DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA98019 Opened: Aug 31, 1998 , Closed: Dec 13, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE98023 Opened: Apr 23, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
DP83015 Opened: Aug 16, 1983 , Closed: Nov 29, 1983
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982
STALLING
STALLING

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO across all model years (1970, 2007).

121 Total Recalls
2,965 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
204 Reported Crashes
204 Reported Fires
24 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2010 0 6 View
2008 0 3 View
2007 2 54 View
2006 2 146 View
2005 4 155 View
2004 7 275 View
2003 9 204 View
2002 7 319 View
2001 8 417 View
2000 8 332 View
1999 5 170 View
1998 5 129 View
1997 3 218 View
1996 3 255 View
1995 5 244 View
1991 1 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1988 2 5 View
1987 3 9 View
1986 4 6 View
1985 2 7 View
1984 3 3 View
1983 2 1 View
1982 (current) 2 2
1981 2 2 View
1980 4 0 View
1979 5 0 View
1978 8 0 View
1977 3 0 View
1976 4 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 3 1 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View

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