The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a burning odor blowing through the air vents into the cabin of the vehicle. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the oil gauge increased to high. Additionally, the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer regarding NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V201000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part had to be ordered, ed and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 215,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the front and rear engine valve covers were faulty causing oil to leak from the engine. The local dealer miller and sons (3107 green garden rd. Aliquippa pa) and the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

Security lights comes on and car dies, ignition switch faulty, car start but dies

- Honolulu, HI, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle started to shudder and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the vehicle's battery exploded. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000. The VIN was not available.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that oil was leaking onto the manifold. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to miller and sons Chevrolet (3107 green garden plaza, aliquippa, pa 15001, (724) 419-4124), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While the vehicle was parked and/or driven at any speed, oil leaked onto the exhaust manifold. The dealer diagnosed that the oil pressure sending unit and an oil pan gasket needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

- Royston, GA, USA

Oil leak dripping down on exhaust pipe and manifold start in last 5 days. Car was station in garage

- Barling, AR, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Evansville, IN, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

I took my car in to tom henry Chevrolet on May 19, 2016 to have recall number 14574 performed. I previously had no oil leak from this valve cover, but took it in only because of the recall. Mileage to time of repair was 117748...current mileage, at time of photo, is 119295. The photo shows the gasket protruding out from under the valve cover to the left of the bolt, and oil on the block and exhaust. Such a simple procedure, screwed up by incompetent dealership!!!! now, I have a problem!!!!

- Sarver, PA, USA

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. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,800. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Irvington, NY, USA

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. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that there was a burning oil odor. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

- Wetumpka, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When accelerating, the engine rpms would increase. However, once reached to 4,000, it would independently decrease and caused the vehicle to lose acceleration. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Stradford, CT, USA

The contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact noticed that the garage was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 04/14/16

- Bolivar, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling). The recall called for the replacement of the front valve cover only, even though the rear valve cover was leaking at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. A few minutes after the vehicle was parked in the driveway, it burst into flames. The fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The front end of the vehicle was completely burned. The contact stated that there were no warning indicators. A police report and a fire report were filed. Prior to the fire, the contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V400000 (electrical system) and 15V201000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repairs were not available. The failure mileage was 104,000.

- Warwick, RI, USA

I received a recall #14574 from GM because on hard braking oil can leak and cause a fire. They say "this condition does not affect the safe operation of the vehicle." Your should make them revise this notice!!! it certainly does affect safe operation.

- Chicago, IL, USA

In the morning when starting the car it sputters like it's gasping for gas...I turn key off then restart and the engine starts normally

- Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Both valve cover gaskets or leaking oil onto the hot manifolds, could cause a engine fire. Car has only 21000 miles on

- St Louis, MO, USA