1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 83,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- 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 | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
I was at a friends for several hours proceeding incident. I drove my 1999 chevy monte carlo z34 about 1 mile from my friends to taco bell. The car had been running great. I went inside to order I was in their 10-15 minutes. When I came out smoke was coming from under the hood. I opened the hood and the top of the engine was on fire. Taco bell employees called 911 and then provided a fire extinguisher. The fire was put out by the extinguisher and they cancelled the 911 call.
At 31k intake manifold gasket and trans pan gasket are leaking according to chevrolet dealership. Auto has the 3.1 l. Engine. Dealership not overly concerned and this appears to be normal for a monte carlo. Initially the trans pan gasket repair was considered an owner maintenance responsibility rather than a covered extended warranty item. After speaking with dealership and advantage a 2nd time, it was determined that the repair was to be covered through the warranty.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Brakes 62 complaints