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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Monte Carlo.

The 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo carries a 4.5-quart oil capacity spec with 5W-30 API viscosity, and its reliability record shows 249 total owner complaints — most concentrated in Engine & Engine Cooling — alongside eight recalls. Across the 1990-2010 model span tracked for this nameplate, the 2000 model year sits well below the peak complaint year of 2001 at 285 reports and far above the 1991 low of just one, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the range's documented issue frequency. That positioning suggests a model year with notable but not extreme owner-reported concerns, particularly around the cooling system, within a generation that saw complaint volumes swing widely from year to year.

Model year2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 78 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 12731175. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 78 · 600 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225/60R15OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	12731175 alt 25322835
Engine air filter	15221217
Fuel filter	25121293 discontinued
Spark plug	19301813 alt 12681664
Battery	88866306
Front wiper blades	19120758
Serpentine belt	12588410 alt 12588411
Thermostat	24507563 alt 24505924
Cabin air filter	84557894

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	198 in
Overall width	72.4 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	110.6 in
Curb weight	3347 lb
Track (front / rear)	62.2 / 61 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	65/35

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Monte Carlo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.30 sec — 2000 SS Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	SS Coupe 3.8L V6	7.30 sec	15.50 sec	200 hp	FWD
2002	SS Coupe 3.8L V6	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	200 hp	FWD
2004	Supercharged SS Coupe 3.8L Supercharger V6	6.50 sec	15.10 sec	240 hp	FWD
2006	SS Coupe 5.3L V8	6.00 sec	14.50 sec	303 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	75 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	Lower: 11 ft-lbs; Upper: 7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	159 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5000-7000 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	5000-7000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco
Spark Plug Gap	0.060 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	AC Delco

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.88 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	78
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	78

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Pressure Test	15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	15 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	188-206 °F
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum	47.0 psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	41-47

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH DISC
Torque Caliper to Bracket	33 ft-lbs / 133 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs / 100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Brake Application	WITH DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.43 in / 1.27 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

110 ft. lbs., step 2: 76

110 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages

1	44 ft. lbs.	44 ft. lbs
2	95

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	37 ft. lbs.	37 ft. lbs
2	120 degrees	120 degrees
3	turn 30

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

5 ft. lbs., step 2: bolts 1-4, 9.6 ft. lbs., step 3: bolts 5-8, 18 ft. lbs., upper 18

5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
At 15,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plug Wires (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recorded 249 complaints, 8 recalls, and 289 technical service bulletins (TSBs). This represents a sharp increase in issues compared to the preceding years, such as 1998 and 1999, which saw 102 and 135 complaints respectively. This year marks the beginning of a generation-wide upward trend in technical corrections, as TSBs jumped from 61 in 1999 to 289 in 2000 and continued to climb through 2007. For the 2000 model, primary complaint areas include Engine & Engine Cooling (31) and Electrical Systems (26), with an additional 35 reported fire complaints. The data indicates that the 2000 model year sits at the onset of a period of increased instability and higher recall volume for the vehicle line. Given the significant spike in complaints, fire reports, and TSBs compared to the late 1990s, this is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

289

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

249

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 35 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 249 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling31

Electrical System26

Steering18

Engine15

Exterior Lighting14

Visibility13

Suspension13

Power Train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V701000Engine And Engine Cooling:EngineReported 26/10/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo… Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve…

14V400000Electrical System:IgnitionReported 03/07/2014

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should… Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 289 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
PIP4723J	2024-10-25	Electrical System	This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIT5099H	2024-09-12	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…
PIC5453D	2022-09-30	Unknown Or Other	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that…
PIP5358A	2021-05-12	Equipment	This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 78 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter 12731175 Engine air filter 15221217 Fuel filter 25121293 Spark plug 19301813

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Monte Carlo take?

4.5 qt of 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Monte Carlo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.