1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Newest first.
Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from may 25, 2006, through september 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above. the affected filters are marked with a date code a61451 through a72571 sequentially. the date code and part number appear on the filter housing. fram racing…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. the recall began during november 2007. owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts · Seats · Structure › Body
After having the vehicle spray painted, I noticed a burst-like opening in the pillar next to the windshield. I returned the vehicle to the business for repair. However, some months later the burst-like opening reappeared. This problem occurred when the vehicle was stationary. IS there a…
After having the vehicle spray painted, I noticed a burst-like opening in the pillar next to the windshield. I returned the vehicle to the business for repair. However, some months later the burst-like opening reappeared. This problem occurred when the vehicle was stationary. IS there a permanent fix for this problem? three gauges have stopped working suddenly. this occurred when the vehicle was in motion on a city street. The gas gauge IS partially operable. part of a lever that works with the seat belt, has broken off. I found it to be bent out of shape, then it broke of. The vehicle being stationary. the rear seat IS out of place and stuck.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The consumer applied the brake pedal while exiting the turnpike. the brake light on the dash suddenly illuminated and the brakes became inoperative. as a result the vehicle struck a median barrier at a tollbooth. two days prior to this accident the consumer had the vehicle's master cylinder and brake lines replaced (ohio traffic crash report). *ph *nm
- Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Consumer took vehicle in for an inspection and was informed by mechanic that the brake line procedure that was performed on the vehicle was illegal, conusmer then contacted the business that performed the work and was told that the procedure they used was called compression fittings which was used all the time, also the marker lights were out.*jb
- Tires › Tread/belt
Pe00-020; while driving about 30 mph, right rear tire experienced tread separation, still with air in it, consumer heard a flapping noise, tire was a firestone firehawk SS p215/65r15 dot 15101at340. *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Parking brake cable
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- Jammed steering mechanism
Summary: the oil fill tube may become loose, causing it to fall andpossibly become lodged near the steering gear.this may cause thesteering mechanism to become jammed, resulting in a loss of vehiclecontrol.===
- Throttle non-return
There is no summary currently available
- Windshield wipers
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the…
Summary:gm believes the problem has been corrected through its publi-cation of 7 service bulletins concerning this matter. In addition, gmdoes not believe windshield wiper failure represents a safety hazard.analysis: three failure modes have been identified; insulating film maybuild up between the brush face and the commutator of the wiper motor,corrosion may form in the wiper motor brush and disengagement of thewiper arms may occur. In view of the existing legal precedent, the largenumber of warranty claims concerning wiper motor failures (114,000) andthe high wiper motor and motor kit part sales (251,000), it IS imperativethat this matter receive management support.status: gm response dated 2/23/87. Analyzing as time permits.ea closed 3/2/88.=== d@
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 616349Some owners may comment on high oil consumption after a gm goodwrench remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine IS installed.
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