If your Chevy Monte Carlo’s key fob is not working, the most common reason is a dead battery. Followed by water damage or fob failure. Below, we’ve listed everything you need to do to get your car’s fob working again. A dead battery is the most common reason a Chevy Monte Carlo’s key fob fails. … Read more
If you’re filling your car up regularly and still getting crummy mileage, there are a few things that could be to blame. In this post, we’ll explore some of the most common reasons your Chevy Monte Carlo is getting bad gas mileage. Before diving in, it’s important to note whether or not your Monte Carlo’s … Read more
If your Chevy Monte Carlo has metal shavings in the oil, it almost always indicates engine damage, but it’s not always easy to tell what is causing the issue. This article will help you figure out what’s going on with your car. Metal shavings accompanied by a knocking sound typically indicate your Monte Carlo has … Read more
When your Chevy Monte Carlo is in Park, its engine RPM level (revolutions per minute) should stay relatively even. If it doesn’t, there’s likely something wrong with your engine. If your car’s check engine light is on, we’ve provided the most common causes of RPMs going up and down while in Park and the common … Read more
Shocks and struts typically don’t last for the lifetime of a vehicle, If your Chevy Monte Carlo is experiencing poor handling, excessive wear on tires and suspension components, or a jarring noise, it likely has bad shocks or struts. If your Monte Carlo is experiencing any steering problems, it’s vital to check your car out … Read more
The TPMS light indicates that your Chevy Monte Carlo’s tire pressure is above or below the minimum threshold set by the manufacturer. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light is the most common warning light on a modern vehicle. If you have a TPMS warning light, your car’s tire pressure must be checked. If your … Read more
P1174 and P1175 are GM-specific DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). They indicate fuel bank trim issues on bank 1 and bank 2 of your Chevy Monte Carlo. Chevy Monte Carlo P1174 + P1175 Quick Info GM P1174 + P1175 Definition Fuel Trim Cylinder Balance (Bank 1 or Bank 2) Symptoms Mild misfire, MIL light Common Causes … Read more
If you find yourself in a situation where only one of Chevy Monte Carlo’s windshield wipers is working, there’s a lot you can do to get it fixed at home. We know that when only one windshield wiper is working, your Monte Carlo’s windshield wiper motor is still functional. So we don’t need to check … Read more
A functioning horn is one of a vehicle’s most critical safety features. If your Chevy Monte Carlo’s horn isn’t working, there are a few potential causes. We’ll cover each of them, starting with the easiest and most likely issues and working from there. A test light can make diagnosing a horn that isn’t working much … Read more
P0100 is a generic OBD2 trouble code that indicates an issue with your Chevy Monte Carlo’s Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor. This code is usually caused by a MAF sensor that is faulty, dirty or a wiring issue related to it. It may be tempting to replace your Monte Carlo’s MAF sensor without checking the … Read more