My point. ALL 3.8's have these, but only some have a recall.

 

She is due for an oil change..... Ill take her Monte to the dealer and ask about it just to be safe.

 

yeah i saw that too . im going to get with the service writer at the local chevy dealer
about that . right now the car is in service department there . on 3 jan 2012 the intake manifold exploded possiblly due to a bad fuel pressure regulator. GM issued a bullitin on this problem and uncle sam issued a recall . so GM is fixing the car for free
despite the car being long out of warranty .

 

Hi everyone, i'm new here, and new to Monte Carlos, anyway i haven't read all the posts but can anyone tell me if this recal extends to Canadian Cars Model year 99?

Thanks

 

They recalled my 2003, about 2 years ago about this problem. It took about 10 minutes to fix.

 

Someone answer this lol I have the same question, but also is this only for DEALER bought cars? I bought it from a private owner who wasnt the orig

 

I purchased a used 2001 Monte Carlo SS 3.8L October 2011. The Recall #2009047 notice was sent in September 2012 and repaired at the dealer September 18, 2012 for no charge.

On November 18, 2013, the engine compartment caught fire without warning, while parked after a short drive. The car was just in for routine maintenance the week before (ie: oil change, new brake pads).

It still looked great with the hood closed; except for a cracked windsheild, there was no damage to the interior, exterior, or tires. Everything in the engine compartment though was completely destroyed. I wonder if there is another issue that needs attention with a new recall.

 

Did they do the spark plug retainer thing? OR it might have been this: Apparently, some of these engines can drop oil onto the exhaust manifold during hard braking. If that manifold has gotten hot enough and the oil dribbles below the heat shield, it can start a small fire. The flames can then engulf the plastic spark plug wire channel, potentially resulting in a full-on engine compartment fire.

 

more then likely is the leaky fuel lines these cars have.

 

Dahmit! Just read the thread about this recall! Holy sh-t.. I've gotta 2003 Monte SS, 3.8 liter like all the rest of the said engines.. I've got a slow engine oil leak coming from the oil pan gasket and I might think I've got leaking intake manifold gaskets too!
Hmm... will the dealers still have the fix parts available here in present day 2014?

Thanks.. grrr..