2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 |
| 1985 | 4 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 3 |
| 1989 | 0 |
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1995 | 169 |
| 1996 | 155 |
| 1997 | 164 |
| 1998 | 100 |
| 1999 | 125 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 276 |
| 2002 | 230 |
| 2003 | 158 |
| 2004 | 230 |
| 2005 | 120 |
| 2006 | 113 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
15% of complaints: electrical system — 34 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
VEHICLE WAS HAVING STARTING ISSUES. WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. WE JUMPED THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IMMEDIATLEY HOSED IT DOWN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130208
ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THERE WERE ENGINE EXPLOSIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FIRES WHEN STARTING VEHICLE. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE OWNER. THE FIRE MARSHAL REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET. *AK *NM
NHTSA ODI report, 20031022
12% of complaints: engine — 28 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE DRIVER OF A 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181015
CAR WAS RECALLED AND FIXED - STATING IF THE RECALL WAS NOT FIXED THE MOTOR COULD CATCH FIRE. CAR WAS REPAIRED IN 2017 AND LAST WEEK; I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT I DO NOW...
NHTSA ODI report, 20180122
VEHICLE WAS HAVING STARTING ISSUES. WOULD NOT START WITHOUT A JUMP START. WE JUMPED THE CAR WITH JUMPER CABLES, AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. IMMEDIATLEY HOSED IT DOWN TO PUT OUT THE FIRE, AND NOW THERE IS A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130208
7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 16 distinct reports on file.
FIRE6% of complaints: steering — 15 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY5% of complaints: suspension — 12 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL T
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004.
Campaign 04V090000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOL
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
Campaign 08E063000 — check if this car was fixed
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D
Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPP
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINEÂS FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINEÂS PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE
Campaign 09V116000 — check if this car was fixed
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Campaign 14V400000 — check if this car was fixed
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles.
Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engineÂs front valve cover and gasket.
Campaign 15V701000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (34 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (28 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 04V090000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 08E063000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09V116000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
- Verify recall 14V400000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.