1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer writes in regards to engine compartment fire recall notice and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire, prior to receiving the recall notice. The vehicle was taken to a junk yard.”
filed Feb 7, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v116000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for remedy repairs. In addition, there was oil leaking onto the engine, which the contact…”
filed Jun 3, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 25 | 16% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 30 | 13% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 48 | 17% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 42 | 18% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 31 | 25% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 30 | 18% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 39 | 25% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.