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Concerning the ABS light on a 2001 monte-i got lucky, it was only a broken wire on the connector when the plug came out of the clip holding it on the spindle.
I have 2001 Monte Carlo and have numerous problems...
The converter has been replaced 5 times and the O2 sensors replaced twice. PO420 code shows back up about 1-2 weeks after replacing converter.
Also, heat/air stopped working on one side of car, no turn signals or emergency lights, temp gauge not working, now there is some kind of vibration when turning or going at slow speeds.
I have a 2000 Monte Carlo and I have to add transmission fluid every 2 months.
When I try to use my CD player, it reads 'et', whatever that means.
I wish I would have read or found this bulletin before purchasing my 2000 SS Monte Carlo, or I may would have decided otherwise. I purchased it in September 2008 and it seemed to run fine with regular oil changes. At some point in December, when I would start the car it would catch, but begin shaking and sort of choking until I tapped the gas, then it would fully come on.
After that I went and had a tune up and changed the filter in the tranny as well as the fluid. It was fine until around 98,000 I began to notice hard shifting, then followed by slipping. Ended up having to get a rebuilt tranny, at 1500, and now I am selling it because as a college student I just can't afford to worry about if the transmission will hold or not.
Just my experience though.
For everyone with the traction/ABS lights.
The MC has a hub assembly, which means the wheel bearing is built into one unit. Within that unit there is a sensor for speed/traction & ABS. If your lights are on saying to service traction system soon, then the sensor is not functioning properly.
1st thing to try is unplug the sensor at the hub and clean it off (believe me when I say 9/10 times this will fix it!) if not get a new hub... any mechanic can do this, so don't take it to the dealer.
I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS, and have the problem with the traction light also. I have 92,000 miles on it and am going to take the advice of calling a mechanic to clean the hub. I am female, but thanks for the info. I have had great luck with my car and want it to last.
I own a 2000 Monte Carlo SS! I purchased the car with 60k miles in 2002. I have thousands of problems. I have had a new transmission put in, head gaskets replaced, etc. I have problems with the turning signals (that work when they want to), passenger window rolls down very slow, not to mention when the air conditioning is on, water leaks on the floor (leaving the floors soak and wet).
Right now I have over 200k miles on the car. At one time the car kept cutting off when I am driving 70 miles on the interstate for no reason; no indication the car was going to cut off.
Over the past two years I have spent over 7,000 on this car getting repairs and parts.
I have a 2000 Monte Carlo SS. I bought it brand new. The transmission went out at 47,000 miles and now the rebuilt one with 52,000 miles on it went out. No warning, no anything. Love the car, but forget it... After reading all the comments, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS. Just a few months ago it starting shifting hard. My cousin is a master tech, but does not deal with trans. He was aware that they have solenoid problems.
He told me to take it to their trans shop that they recommend, but told me it might be wise to replace it with a jasper trans known to be way better, since I'm thinking of keeping the car and also that it has over a hundred thou on it.
I've had not had many problems with it besides replacing some oil every now and again, and pads and rotors and regular oil changes. I do know of the problem of the string shaft, but no biggie. But now I'm also hearing a whining noise mainly when I'm turning.
I'm wondering if it is the trans or something with steering. I'm a die hard GM fan and had lots of their cars from old to new with no major problems. If I knew of all the problems with Monte's, I would have stayed away from them. Any one with insight for the whining noise, it would be helpful thanks.
Wow... everyone else too... I own a 2001 Monte Carlo SS... I think I overpaid for it to begin with, but nonetheless, my problems started the first 2 years I had the car, with whines in the rear end and a loss of power around corners.. Mechanic told me that the car's steering column had never been oiled or greased, that it had come off the assembly line this way. 1500.00 to pull the column, ran great for about 2 years, and then it started in again with the hard turns and rough gear changes.
At this point it's sitting in the driveway due to the last episode in which it nearly stranded me, loss of power, couldn't steer it, just afraid to hear the $ news on it... I'll probably set it free to the highest bidder for parts... and guess what? I'm on here because my husbands friend has the same car 2005 model with every exact problem... right down to the broke directionals... good luck everyone... trade em.. if you got it.
I am so glad I read this. I was literally gonna go buy one tomorrow, a 2000 SS with 160000 miles for $4900, but I'm afraid I'm gonna spend more on it than I buy it for.
I have a 2003 Monte Carlo SS. I have this whining when I drive it. Can anyone tell me what that is?
I have a 2000 Monte Carlo SS that has over 219,000 miles on it. I bought the car in the beginning of 2006 for $7500. I believe now that I overpaid for the car with 112k on it, but I love my Monte Carlo.
The check engine light has always been on, but since it runs good, I never worried about it.
I have had to replace the mass airflow sensor a couple times. The car would shake and rattle if there was any moisture in the air, and it would just die at stop lights for no reason. After that was replaced, the crank shaft position sensor went out, and that cost about $500 to replace along with the catalytic converter.
Now it is using coolant and it hasn't been diagnosed whether it is the water pump or if it's the intake manifold. Either way, I can't see ever getting rid of this car. It has about one major problem a year, and I think it's well worth it.
The car is built like a tank and makes it through snow higher than the bumper, a rear-end accident, killing 3 deer, and a psycho ex boyfriend who smashed it all to hell. It's still in wonderful condition after some body work and the interior is mint. I'm sorry to see that some of you have had so many problems with your MC's. I love mine!
I purchased a 2001 Monte Carlo SS used with about 60000 miles on it and it was problems from the start with tonnes of loose wiring connections, engine power lose which was the catalytic converter and now at 70000 miles the transmission has died. I changed the tranny fluid twice in that time because I was told it didn't look good, then the hard shifts and slips started until it just finally broke loosing 3rd gear and reverse. I wish I had seen this page before that purchase, after 8 months with a GM I will never make that mistake again.
Well, I have a MC 2005 with about 60000 and noticed some hard shift on the 2nd and 3rd gear. Took it to a local shop and I was told the code was 1810 but the guy gave me an explanation for an 1811 code. In the long run the cost to repair it is $1200. Also, I had problems with the Odometer that went crazy and it stopped working shortly after the warranty had expired. I love MC and this is the second one I have. However, I'm really disappointed now.