1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
119,000 miles

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problem #1

May 232008

Monte Carlo

  • 119,000 miles
My 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was recently diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket that needs to be replaced (due to leaking of engine coolant). Two mechanics informed me the repair costs would be between $800-$1000. After further research, I discovered several General Motors vehicles between 1996-2002 had this same problem. Though no official recall was done, GM did publish a technical service bulletin regarding this problem a few years ago. I know Canada has filed class action suits against Canada GM concerning this issue. The car only has 120K miles on it, and the bluebook states the value to be around $2200. Does the state of Maryland have information on this issue requiring GM to perform this work under some kind of warranty?

- Sparrows Pt, MD, USA

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