- How many `miles on your Monte Carlo + Problems ?
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 11
2001 SS w/ 207.5K
I've put over 100k on it myself. Problems I've had to fix were EGR valve, Oil pan (That was a Bitch), CV Shaft, New Tires and a wheel hub and bearing. Also need to fix the blower resistor. Most was done recently. I've have had my traction control light on pretty much since i bought it. Fixed it once and it went out not to long after. Has to be the worst design on this car. Still have the original Trans which is most surprising to me.
I've put over 100k on it myself. Problems I've had to fix were EGR valve, Oil pan (That was a Bitch), CV Shaft, New Tires and a wheel hub and bearing. Also need to fix the blower resistor. Most was done recently. I've have had my traction control light on pretty much since i bought it. Fixed it once and it went out not to long after. Has to be the worst design on this car. Still have the original Trans which is most surprising to me.
Last edited by Krone89; Jul 8, 2010 at 08:58 PM.
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 744
From: Indiana
2001 SS w/ 207.5K
I've put over 100k on it myself. Problems I've had to fix were EGR valve, Oil pan (That was a Bitch), CV Shaft, New Tires and a wheel hub and bearing. Also need to fix the blower resistor. Most was done recently. I've have had my traction control light on pretty much since i bought it. Fixed it once and it went out not to long after. Has to be the worst design on this car. Still have the original Trans which is most surprising to me.
I've put over 100k on it myself. Problems I've had to fix were EGR valve, Oil pan (That was a Bitch), CV Shaft, New Tires and a wheel hub and bearing. Also need to fix the blower resistor. Most was done recently. I've have had my traction control light on pretty much since i bought it. Fixed it once and it went out not to long after. Has to be the worst design on this car. Still have the original Trans which is most surprising to me.
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 41
bout 58,000 miles. since last november ive put 10,000 miles on it! Lots of problems, lots of tow trucks, unreliable as hell but shes just to much fun to get rid of! if it was easy it wouldnt be any fun!
2006 Monte Carlo SS
325 c.i. D.O.D LS4
2006 Monte Carlo SS
325 c.i. D.O.D LS4
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 744
From: Indiana
Now I'm glad I went along and bought my LS1 Camaro instead of an LS4 Monte Carlo. LS1 is supposed to be a very reliable long lasting powerful engine. I wish it had the active fuel management like the LS4, but I also like the RWD better than the FWD, except for when it comes to rain/snow.
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 744
From: Indiana
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 11
Overall the only difference I have noticed is I feel like the engine has lost some power. The orig trans just started to start shifting a little bit higher then normal. Almost like its just starting to cry before it shifts which is usually an indication of the it wearing out. The car still runs as smooth as when I purchased it. I really couldn't be happier with it.
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 744
From: Indiana
I wish my 2003 Monte Carlo SS could have made it to 200,000 miles. Had the 3.8 motor, 4t65e transmission, I was taking great care of all the internals, keeping fluids up, I had every intention of ensuring that car made it past the 200,000 mile mark. But it wasn't meant to be.
I've heard the LS1 is also able to pass the 200 k mark with ease, she's only got 45,000 now, but I would like to keep her until the end of my days, maybe some day pass that 200 k mark.
I've heard the LS1 is also able to pass the 200 k mark with ease, she's only got 45,000 now, but I would like to keep her until the end of my days, maybe some day pass that 200 k mark.
