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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 70 complaints for the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
70 21% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
109,000 miles 47 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
1 and 26
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 109,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 3 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 0 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 7 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 5 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 4 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 8 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 7 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 3 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 5 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 3 complaints 200k+ miles: 2 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 109,000 miles
Based on 47 complaints that include mileage. 21% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles3
20k to 40k miles0
40k to 60k miles7
60k to 80k miles5
80k to 100k miles4
100k to 120k miles8
120k to 140k miles7
140k to 160k miles3
160k to 180k miles5
180k to 200k miles3
200k+ miles2

What the data shows

Of the 47 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 1 crash, 26 fires, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo ss. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the engine stalled and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact was able to merge to side of road and restarted the vehicle. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.

April 2013 CrashInjury

Low coolent. Took to the dealer at 40,000 miles for problem. Dealer replaced manifold intake gaskett. At 42,000 vehicle heated to luke warm temperature. Returned to dealer at 45,000 miles. Dealer replaced radiator and thermostat. Dealers explination: "the weekest area was originally replace which lead to other problems down the line"!!!!

Reported at 40,000 miles, January 2003

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