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I have the Monte Carlo from hell. It's a 97 with a 3.1 and since 1999 we've spent over 10,000$ in repairs. You name it we've changed it. I wouldn't recommend this car to my worst enemy. # tranny's, 2 engines, the entire front end units, struts, shocks... I hate this car.
Alright I picked up a 1995 Monte Carlo 3.1 V6 around a year and a half ago. I didn't need much repairs once I picked it up. Just new struts and chassis. When I got it I had about 111,000 miles on it. It ran like brand new. As of lately, its running like it has half its motor. My car shakes like crazy. (I'm assuming it's a cracked or loose motor mount). But the weird thing is this, My car dies occasionally, and when it does, everything works, but the motor: My cd player, lights, windows, everything. It starts up fine, so it can't be the starter. I'm thinking maybe the alternator is going?. Another problem I have with it is that I'm getting around 140 miles per full tank. I don't have a leak in my fuel line anywhere, so I don't know whats triggering this problem. Fuel pump perhaps? My exhaust puts, so I believe my cats or exhaust needs to be cleaned. Don't get me wrong, I love the Montes, but they come with a lot of problems down the road. If anyone has suggestions on why I'm getting half my gas mileage, and why my exhaust sounds like a helicopter, please email me chevcarlo95@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
I have a 97 Z34 With 137k on it I bought last July, When the temp. drops below 20 it will not shift out of park unless you have the engine running for 10 minutes. Does any one know how to fix it, I really do not want to have to rebuild the Transmission.
Please let me know tpoman@yahoo.com.
I bought my 1997 Monte Carlo in 1998 with 38000 miles. Of course, being 16, I didn’t think of the long term….no extended warranty. The major repairs I made (other than tires & brakes…my fault!) were: replacing a fuel pressure regulator ($300) around 50,000 miles & engine work ($2200) around 125,000 miles. I made several other repairs due to accidents and beating on the car a little too much. The body looks OK. Paint starting to peel off in several spots.
My driver’s side window has been sticking, mainly on the way up. As of now, the window is stuck in my door, all the way down! I have disassembled the door slightly, but just assume that it is a bad motor. I prefer to repair myself; the car just isn’t worth bringing to the dealer. Has anyone replaced a motor like this, or had similar problems?
Mike.
Hey, what mileage are you supposed to change your timing belt? Answers to all the guys, listen, these cars crap out alternators, look for your voltage light to come on in the bottom left of the dashboard. You have to take the passenger side axle out to get to the alternator.
Two, timing belts seem to be an issue, and being my car has 85k on it (97 z34) I guess at 90k it needs to be changed. What have you guys been charged for this repair? Air conditioning is funny on this car, as my AC turns on, blows cold, then like fades and comes back. Weird! Don't want to get into it..
Hey all! sounds like all of you that have had problems must have gotten the worst of the bunch... i own the 96 z34 3.4l and love it.. yes I have had a cpl problems.. but not too severe... my timing tensioner messed up which carved a groove into my timing belt... only reason that went bad... other than that.. just the passenger side heater vent breaks... on EVERY monte in the 95-99 era... i own 3 96 z34s and my buddy has a 99 ls... all broken vents..lol...but hang onto your montes... cuz the aren't making them after 2007!! collectors items $$$$$$$...to all of you on here that love your monte, keep on driving... for those of you that don't like em... search em out better before you buy... or go buy a honda crx and try to keep up with the pack haha!!!
Very fast, love the car. You guys just don't know a good car.
Hey I'm only 17 years old and I'm about to buy a 1997 z34 Monte Carlo with 136k I just want to know if it will be reliable to me for at least a YEAR!!!
I just got my 97 monte carlo about a month ago it has 145km on it, but it runs great its in near mint condition the only repairs its had are spark plugs and alternator which were done before I bought it. it hasn't given me any problems accept recently I noticed its burning oil still runs great though any tips.
I have 1997 z34 I have change the plugs, fuel pump, and timing belt and it won't start could anybody tell me why.
I own a Z34 Monte Carlo. and about 100,000 miles I had a intake gasket leak and a mas air flow senor go out. other than that it's been running good. the 3.4L keeps up with a stock 3.8 camaro. the only thing that needs to be changed is my timing belt.. but other than that its been a good car.. chicks love it.
I have a 1996 Monte Carlo that I purchased with 24,000 miles in 1997. It has been extremely dependable with no major mechanical failures. I just turned 206,000 miles. This goes against everything I have heard & read about the 3.4 liter. Maybe a diamond in the rough?
I own a 1997 Chevy Monte Carlo. I bought it used in 1998 and it currently has 267,000 miles. The only type of regular maintenance I have done on my car is oil changes every 3000 miles. I have not had any major problems with my car. I have had to replace minor things (battery, tires, brakes, serpentine belt once, and fuel pump twice). It is a great car and has been good to me. People are always surprised that my car has that many miles.
Just got mine out of the shop it's a 97 z34 I've had nothin, but problems, but when it works boy is she a great car and the woman do love it.
I've owned my 1997 Monte Carlo Z34 since 2005 and it has been nothing but a pain to maintain. In a span of less than 3 years I've had to get the brakes completely redone twice ($400 EACH TIME) and car only has 110,000 miles on it! That (to me) is not acceptable. Last year I had to get the exhaust system replaced ($500; because it's a dual intake exhaust) but you expect that when a car gets to be 10 years old; just not that pricey. Also just like a lot of others out there my Monte Carlo was thinking radiator fluid. So I had to get the lower intake manifold gasket replaced which was $500. The guy told me this was a common problem for '97 Montes. Also the timing belt broke at 85,000 miles so that was another $900 out of pocket. However, it is a stylish car and I'm always getting compliments from people saying how cool it is. So the interrior and exterrior are nice, but again the car takes up money for maintenance purposes. The car has its pros and cons, but my next car will be one that is more fuel efficient. The Monte only gets 17 miles street and 23 highway.