10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,667 miles

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problem #3

Apr 152005

Monte Carlo 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo experienced problems with the fuel regulator. The consumer drove about 7 miles and noticed that the fuel tank needle moved from full tank to half tank during the short ride and saw smoke coming form under the hood. The next day a strong smell of gasoline could be smelled. The consumer opened the hood and noticed fuel was leaking onto the ground. It was later determined that the fuel regulator had failed. The consumer has the faulty regulator.

- Lake Zurich, IL, USA

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problem #2

Apr 152005

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo experiencing problems with fuel regulator. The consumer drove about 7 miles and noticed that the fuel tank needle moved from full tank to half tank during the short ride and saw smoke coming form under the hood. The next day a strong smell of gasoline could be smelled. The consumer opened the hood and noticed fuel was leaking onto the ground. It was later determined that the fuel regulator had failed.

- Lake Zurich, IL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 152003

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
Brakes do not work during inclimate weather. Loses a quart of oil per 500 miles. Blows by smoke through exhaust when starting.

- North Judson, IN, USA

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