1984 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
3 recalls, 3 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.
89V102000 Jun 16, 1989
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence
SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
84V011000 Feb 6, 1984
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy
INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jul 17, 1997
LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED.
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Sep 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 12, 1995
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES ARE RUBBING ON REAR CHASSIS AND ARE RUBBING OUT METAL CABLES, CUTTING INTO CABLES; EVENTUALLY CABLE WILL BREAK. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1995
LOOSE STEERING WHEEL. *SKD
EPA Fuel Economy, 1984 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 20.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 14.0 | 18.0 | 15.0 | Regular | $4,100 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,800 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Diesel | $3,800 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 3-spd | 15.0 | 19.0 | 16.0 | Regular | $3,850 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd | 15.0 | 21.0 | 17.0 | Regular | $3,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
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
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE98023
Opened: Apr 23, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
DP83015
Opened: Aug 16, 1983 , Closed: Nov 29, 1983
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 (current) | 3 | 3 | |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 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 |