1988 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2 recalls, 5 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 5, 2001
Incident date: Oct 2, 2001
ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND THERE IS ALOT OF SMOKE THAT COMES OUT. ENGINE WILL LOSE ALOT OF OIL. VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES AT LOW SPEEDS, AND SHAKES AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. *AK
SUSPENSION
Oct 5, 2001
Incident date: Oct 2, 2001
ENGINE IS DEFECTIVE AND THERE IS ALOT OF SMOKE THAT COMES OUT. ENGINE WILL LOSE ALOT OF OIL. VEHICLE ALSO VIBRATES AT LOW SPEEDS, AND SHAKES AT SPEEDS OVER 50MPH. *AK
SEATS
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Nov 23, 1993
SEAT MOUNTS BROKE, SEAT ADJUSTER AND FRAME BROKEN SEVERAL TIMES.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Nov 23, 1993
SEAT MOUNTS BROKE, SEAT ADJUSTER AND FRAME BROKEN SEVERAL TIMES.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 10, 1998
Incident date: May 7, 1990
DRIVER SEAT ADJUSTER/FRAME AND RECLINER BROKE.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Rear-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1988 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
000601019
Oct 1, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AFTER A GM GOODWRENCH REMANUFACTURED 4.3L V6 ENGINE IS INSTALLED. *TT
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 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 1987 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 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 |