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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 22 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Electrical
143
Engine
22
Steering
16
Brakes
11
Lights
7
Other
5
Suspension
4
Seats
4
Speed Control
4
Seat Belts
3
Visibility
3
Powertrain
3

22

Complaints

2

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 2026

Engine Recalls

15V701000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Pr...

15V201000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured Apr...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 20, 2021ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, ...
Apr 11, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE ...
Feb 1, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR ENGINE...
Mar 1, 2017ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS DRIPPING F...
Dec 14, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND/OR DRIVEN AT ANY...
Oct 9, 2016ENGINEOIL LEAK DRIPPING DOWN ON EXHAUST PIPE AND MANIFOLD START IN LAST 5 DAYS . CAR WAS STATION IN GARAGE
Aug 10, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI...
Aug 1, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI...
Jul 27, 2016ENGINEI TOOK MY CAR IN TO TOM HENRY CHEVROLET ON MAY 19, 2016 TO HAVE RECALL NUMBER 14574 PERFORMED. I PR...
Mar 19, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER STRIKING A POTHOLE AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH...
Feb 29, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING OIL O...
Feb 9, 2016ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN ACCELERATING, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE...
Dec 22, 2015ENGINEI RECEIVED A RECALL #14574 FROM GM BECAUSE ON HARD BRAKING OIL CAN LEAK AND CAUSE A FIRE. THEY SAY "...
Nov 30, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE ...
Nov 10, 2015ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN THE MORNING WHEN STARTING THE CAR IT SPUTTERS LIKE IT'S GASPING FOR GAS...I TURN KEY OFF THEN RES...
Oct 15, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI...
May 22, 2015ENGINEBOTH VALVE COVER GASKETS OR LEAKING OIL ONTO THE HOT MANIFOLDS, COULD CAUSE A ENGINE FIRE. CAR HAS O...
Dec 1, 2013ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE CONTACT PLACED OIL INTO THE VEHICLE, OIL...
Apr 18, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, TH...
Jun 1, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE L...

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