Chevrolet · United States · Crit
Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo: Engine and engine cooling — engine
Affects Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo · 2004 — about 331K vehicles.
The hazard
The leaking engine oil can drip onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold, increasing the risk of a fire.
What to do
GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the plastic cover and plastic oil fill tube extension and replace the front valve cover and gasket. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on April 24, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14574.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational