1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 97 monte carlo z34 started dying on me whenever I came to a complete stop and after I had been driving it for a while. And it would shoot forward after I started it again in neutral(the only way it would start). Placing myself in the middle of intersections unwillingly, I would have to start my…”
filed Aug 29, 2009
“My 1997 chevrolet monte carlo was recently diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket that needs to be replaced (due to leaking of engine coolant). Two mechanics informed me the repair costs would be between $800-$1000. After further research, I discovered several general motors vehicles between…”
filed Jun 23, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 14 | 14% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 39 | 25% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.