1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 13% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
While driving on freeway at about 60 MPH the engine just cuts off without any warning. It has done that several times, leaving no power steering or power brakes. Consumer states that it doesn't make a noise, it just cuts off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix the problem three times but it keep doing the same thing over again.
Blown motor. When car was taken apart to remove engine the bolts on the intake manifold were not tight and were removed by hand, no tools needed.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Brakes 39 complaints
- Steering 30 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints