1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
The 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 30 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
30
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. OIL IS CHANGED EVERY 5000 MILES, AND VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL TOO FAST. TOOK VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC STATED GASKETS WERE CRACKED UNDER THE MOTOR. CONSUMER DID NOT KNOW THE CAUSE. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE BECAUSE MECHANIC STATED IT…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
NHTSA has 30 complaints about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine — 14% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.