1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 38 complaints for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 81,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 81,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Brakes do not work during inclimate weather. Loses a quart of oil per 500 miles. Blows by smoke through exhaust when starting.
Due to intake manifold gasket leak (this is the fourth time for this problem on this vehicle) I had to stop to add coolant in order to safely drive the vehicle. Had I not noticed the problem this potentially could have left me stranded on the side of the highway. After getting to a safe location I had the vehicle towed to a dealer for repair.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Electrical system 55 complaints
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints