2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 30 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 107,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 107,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 8 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. After striking a pothole at approximately 15 MPH, an abnormal sound emitted from the vehicle without warning. The air bags deployed. The vehicle filled with smoke and caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and the contact sustained a minor thumb injury that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the security warning light constantly flashed and the vehicle was unable to start. In addition, the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the keys for the ignition but the failure continued. The security warning light continued to illuminate. The pass lock protection system was unable to be overridden so the contact was unable to determine the solution to repair the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Electrical system 151 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints