3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,333 miles

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problem #3

Aug 192003

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Replaced power steering pump, R/R transmission, replaced alternator and low tire pressure. Vehicle was damage while in service shop. The vehicle had malfunctioning signal lights. The consumer stated that the engine was repaired for a coolant leak. The engine light came on. The steering wheel was set to the left. Clock not set. Windshield washer light came on. The consumer stated that the left finder was damaged as well as the console. The right bumper was damaged. The driver door shakes. A whinning noise is heard from the vehicle at highway speeds and while turning. The consumer witnessed the service dealer testing his vehicle and saw shifting foward very hard and back very hard tires screaching. Smoke coming from the tires. The tail pipes were shaking as well as the rear end. The consumer stated that the time was used up on the vehicle onstar cell phone. The consumer stated that the headlights will not turn off. Smoke came from the vents inside the vehicle. The consumer stated that something bumps the door while the vehicle is in motion. The steering wheel shakes when brakes are applied.

- Bay Springs, MS, USA

problem #2

Oct 212004

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
On 4 separate occasions vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating because transmission was slipping. Vehicle was serviced 3 times, and is currently at the dealership for this problem. Thus far, dealership installed an alternator/transmission/power steering pump, and switch for the lighting in an attempt to correct the failure.

- Bay Springs, MS, USA

problem #1

Mar 082003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles
Mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. Found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. Removed shaft lubed. Power steering pump seal leaking, seals out of round. Trans 4th clutch shaft worn out. Pwp sol shorting, replaced 4th clutch sahftm turbine shaft seals converter, overhauled transmission.

- Glendale, AZ, USA