10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,682 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

Apr 152003

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Windsheld wipers park straight up vertical. Heater resistor failed. Check engine light always on. Steering wheel rattles when cornering slowly. Light always on saying antifreeze low despite it not being low. Too much bass in radio rough shifts. Brake pads done at 70,000km seems to be falling apart as soon as warranty was up.

- Smiths Falls, UN, USA

problem #1

Jan 292000

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,045 miles
Accident contributed to driving in slush and hydroplaning due to low profile wide tires 2001 Monte Carlo with 36,045 miles. Man who towed mine said he has towed 6 Monte carlos in 4 days

- Peru, IN, USA