2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO RECALL - #04V090000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO |
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| Manufacturer |
GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1998 - 6/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
3/1/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2004 |
| # Affected |
910,873 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE. |
| Consequences |
THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. |
| Notes |
GM RECALL NO. 03054B.SEE CAMPAIGN 03V-473 FOR ADDITIONAL UNITS.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall for SEAT BELTS
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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Comments
8/2/2011 - Chrystal
I just bought a 2000 monte carlo about 2 months ago and it has been shutting off on me when i come to a stop or turn the corner. i took it to the shop today and come to find out i have gas leaking into my motor through the vaccume valve or whatever. what do i do know ?