1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
5 recalls, 244 complaints - 66 TSBs
07E021000 Mar 12, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Defect Description
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
01I014000 Sep 24, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS IS REDUCED MORE THAN A DR... Read more
Consequence
THE BRAKING COULD FEEL DELAYED MOMENTARILY WHEN LIGHT OR MODERATE FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS OR AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Remedy
DEALER WILL MODIFY THE FRONT FENDER LINERS TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE CLOSEOUT PANELS IN THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 2004.
97V065000 Apr 18, 1997
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
97V017000 Feb 11, 1997
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
Defect Description
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence
THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
94V230000 Nov 21, 1994
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence
IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
244 total complaints
35 crashes 1 fires 17 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 29 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 7 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Feb 11, 2009
Incident date: Dec 15, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
MY 95 CHEVY MONTE CARLO HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 6, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 6, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
STEERING
Feb 6, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 10, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
WRITER OWNER OF 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO TIRES DETREADED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SUGGEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE AND RECALL TIRES MFRD IN FINLAY OHIO. *TS THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC, AND AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THEY DIAGNOSED THE OTHER THREE TIRES REMAINING AS HAVING BUMPS ON THEM. ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Sep 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT: THE CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT HOLD TO A CERTAIN SPEED. IT KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE. IT DID NOT HOLD AT ANY SPEED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THIS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO TIMES WHEN SHE USED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE WILL NOT USE THE CRUIS... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 30, 2005
Incident date: Jul 28, 2005
THE CAR WAS SENT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE DEFECT WAS FOUND. THE SERIAL # OF THE CAR IS [XXX]IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE SAME MODEL CAR HAD UNDER RECALL#94V23000 BALL JOINT MOUNT DEFECT. CHEVROLET SAYS THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR. THIS WAS FOUND BEFORE ANY ACCIDENTS OR FAILURE HAPPENED. THE CAR IS UN... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED , AND THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SC *JB
Crash
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jan 10, 2005
Incident date: Dec 27, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED , AND THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SC *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 25, 2004
Incident date: Apr 9, 2004
WHEN COMING TO STOP, THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 8, 2004
Incident date: Mar 6, 2004
1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 WITH 3.4 LITER ENGINE. HAS SIGNIFICANT ISSUE WITH OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE ENGINE BLOCK CONTAINS A HOLE WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO UTILIZE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THIS MODEL DOES NOT USE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THE HOLE WAS PLUGGED BY GM AND IS INAC... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 10, 2004
Incident date: Feb 5, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, MAKING IT HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. RECALL 00V311002 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS:SWITCH
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Mar 5, 2003
FUSES BLEW OUT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS. *MR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME AFTER ONLY ABOUT 40K MILES AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HAZARD LIGHT, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE BULBS HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE BRAKE AND SIGNAL LIGHTS. ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 4, 2003
Incident date: Mar 5, 2003
FUSES BLEW OUT OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS. *MR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME AFTER ONLY ABOUT 40K MILES AFTER THE FIRST REPLACEMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO USE THE HAZARD LIGHT, HE DISCOVERED THAT THE BULBS HAD BLOWN OUT OF THE BRAKE AND SIGNAL LIGHTS. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 11, 2003
Incident date: Aug 11, 2003
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS IS REDUCED MORE THAN A DR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
Jul 25, 2003
Incident date: Feb 3, 2003
TRANSMISSION FAILLED AT 119461 REVERSE REACTION DRUM OUT LIKE ALOT OF THESE MODELS THIS YEAR COST1945 TO REPAIR. THEN, AT 127892 THE PARK NEUTRAL SWITCH OUT/ ANTI LOCK LIGHT STAYS ON ,TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DOESN'T WORK , AIR CONDITIONER DOESN'T WORK, FRONT ROTORS ON CAR HAVE TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED BECAU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
May 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 5, 2003
MY 1995 MONTE CARLO WITH THE 3100 V6 HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE TWICE IN A YEAR, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE RADIATOR, THE RADIATOR CAP, AND IT STILL OVER HEATS TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AND THE HOT LIGHT COMES ON IN THE CAR. I AM A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
May 21, 2003
Incident date: Apr 5, 2003
MY 1995 MONTE CARLO WITH THE 3100 V6 HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. WE HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE TWICE IN A YEAR, THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE RADIATOR, THE RADIATOR CAP, AND IT STILL OVER HEATS TO THE POINT THAT THE CAR SHUTS DOWN AND THE HOT LIGHT COMES ON IN THE CAR. I AM A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 23, 2002
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 7, 2002
Incident date: Oct 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE AT FRONT END. PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, LOWER BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jul 2, 2002
THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REVERSE DRUM IN TRANSMISSION CAME APART.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 20, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 15-20 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT LEFT WHEEL CAME OFF OF THE AXLE, WAS ABLE TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 11, 2002
Incident date: Jun 7, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER SEATBACK FELL BACK. DEALER NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 10, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 10, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jun 10, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
May 15, 2002
Incident date: May 6, 2002
I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL CAR. IF THIS IS SUCH A BIG ISSUE WITH THIS PART WHY HAS GM NOT MADE A RECALL? THIS IS A BAD DESIGN BY MANUFACTURES ENGINEERING. TO REPLACEMENT OR FIX THIS PROBLEM IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO DO. IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE MANUFACTURE TO OWN UP TO A BAD DESI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2002
BALL JOINT "FELL OUT" OF ITSD HOLE AS I DROVE DOWN MY DRIVEWAY. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 23, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING AT 5 MPH FRONT RIGHT TIRE SEPARATED FROME BALL JOINT. TIRE WENT SIDEWAYS TOWARDS THE GROUND, AND VEHICLE STOPPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 16, 2002
WHILE CHANGING THE OIL IN MY CAR, MY HUSBAND NOTICED AN OIL LEAK. TOOK THE CAR TO A DEALERSHIP, MORRIS PONTIAC, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NOT SPECIFIC AREA OF LEAK, THEY STATED THAT THE ENGINE ITSELF IS LEAKING AND THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE SEALED. THEY STATED THAT TO DO THAT, THEY WOULD HA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jan 7, 2002
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 7, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 2001
INTERIOR SYSTEM ISN'T IN ORDER .DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jul 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN BALL JOINT BROKE, AND THE AXLE FELL OFF VEHICLE. DEALER SAID BALL JOINT AND AXLE HAVE TO BE REPLACED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 9, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 25MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN BALL JOINT BROKE, AND THE AXLE FELL OFF VEHICLE. DEALER SAID BALL JOINT AND AXLE HAVE TO BE REPLACED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: May 11, 2001
FAULTY TIMING BELT PULLEYS CAUSED TIMING BELT TO BREAK DURING DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THIS DAMAGED VALVES, CAUSING REPAIRS TO TOTAL 2400. THERE IS NO WAY TO CHECK ON THIS PROBLEM AND CATCH IT BEFORE IT HAPPENS.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 4, 2001
ABS LIGHT COMES ON. ANTI LOCK BRAKES DO NOT WORK. THIS LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON. SOMETIMES THE BRAKES FEEL LIKE THEY ARE LOCKING UP OR BRAKING APART.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 9, 2001
Incident date: Mar 16, 2001
TRANSMISSION BLEW WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. METAL PIECES FLEW EVERYWHERE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. HAD MANAGED TO GET VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WAS NOT REPAIRABLE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 14, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1999
GOT IN THE VEHICLE ONE MORNING AND IT WOULDN'T GO OVER 25 MPH. VEHICLE HAD NO WARRANTY AND WAS NOT YET PAID FOR. DEALER WANTED AN EXTREME AMOUNT TO FIX TRANSMISSION. TOOK CAR TO AAMCO, TECHNICIAN SAID THEY FOUND A BUNCH OF METAL SHAVINGS AND EVERYTHING HAD TO BE REBUILT. MY FRIEND AND I BOUGHT T... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Mar 14, 2001
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT AIR CONDITIONER UNIT DEVELOPED A LEAK WHICH CAUSED AN OILY RESIDUE TO DAMAGE VEHICLE'S INTERIOR. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Dec 6, 2000
DRIVER SEAT IS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH FROM SEAT ANCHOR WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AND A PASSENGER WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF THIS. *YH
Crash
SEATS
Mar 5, 2001
Incident date: Dec 6, 2000
DRIVER SEAT IS ROCKING BACK AND FORTH FROM SEAT ANCHOR WHILE DRIVING. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. *AK THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT AND A PASSENGER WAS INJURED AS A RESULT OF THIS. *YH
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 26, 2001
Incident date: Mar 10, 2000
I KEEP HAVING REPAIRS DONE, BUT NO-ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS CAR HELP!!!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Showing 50 of 244 complaints.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
66 manufacturer communications from 53 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 |
| 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F
Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D
Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073
Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C
Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073
Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B
Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B
Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A
Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
050604058
Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
010601002A
Dec 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT
990604005A
Apr 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT
97023A
Apr 9, 1999
222000 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN - REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. *TT
990604005
Feb 1, 1999
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT
97023A
Dec 1, 1998
150000 SEAT BELTS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING REPLACING THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. *TT
533307B
Jul 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FRONT SUSPENSION SCRUNCH / POPPING TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE THAT IS APPARENT DURING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS. *TT
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
98576124A
Jun 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC
98776304A
Feb 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC
971101776304
Nov 1, 1997
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC
971101631041
Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
970801676305
Aug 1, 1997
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTIES TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR AN ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION. *YC
736313
Jun 1, 1997
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE, RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW (CLEAN FUEL TANK, REPLACE IN-LINE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP STRAINER). *TW
676305
Mar 1, 1997
183000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND/OR ACCELERATOR CABLE SEPARATION (INSTALL ACCELERATOR CABLE AND CLIP). *TW
97003
Mar 1, 1997
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
RECALL 97V-017 - PIVOT AND (PULSE/DIMMER) WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 1994-95 BUICK REGAL, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME A
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
577106A
Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
676001
Feb 1, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION (REPLACE PCV HARNESS). *TW
677164
Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A
Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
576405
Sep 1, 1995
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NO START, BATTERY FULLY DISCHARGED (REPLACE PRIMARY COOLING FAN RELAY INSTALL NEW PROM) *SD
576124
Aug 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COLD ENGINE TICK OR RATTLE AFTER START-UP (REPLACE PISTON/PIN ASSEMBLY). *SD
CAMP95C40
Jun 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 1995 LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO VEHICLES, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A PARTIALLY OR FULLY BLOCKED VACUUM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK. THE VACUUM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK PROVIDES VACUUM TO THE TRANSMISSION
576201
Jun 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT LEAK AT THE FRONT COVER OUTLET TO HEATER INLET NIPPLE (NEW TORQUE SPECIFICATION). *SD
5366023
May 1, 1995
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
UNKNOWN
576305
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
MSG01157
May 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
MSG01124
Apr 1, 1995
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
UNKNOWN
GM532001
Apr 1, 1995
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
POPPING NOISE FROM LEFT SIDE OF VEHICLE DURING MODERATE BRAKING OR ACCELERATION (FABRICATE AND INSTALL SHIM). *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
531009
Feb 1, 1995
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDOWS STICK IN THE FULL UP POSITION. *TW
577104
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
HARSH 1-2 UPSHIFTS. *TW
431060
Feb 1, 1995
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BINDING OR STICKING INSIDED LOCK RODS. *TW
431110
Feb 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CENTER DEFROSTER GRILL LOOSE RIGHT SIDE. *TW
436604
Jan 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK. *TW
476520
Dec 1, 1994
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CRANK NO START/RUNS ROUGH AFTER EXTREME COLD WEATHER SOAK. *TW
94267
Dec 1, 1994
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 95-C-12 - CERTAIN 1995 LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO MODEL VEHICLES HAVE A RIGHT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTATCHMENT COULD ALLOW THE BALL JOINT S
433205A
Dec 1, 1994
126200 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
TURN SIGNAL LEVER WILL NOT STAY IN DETENT POSITION. *TW
476135
Oct 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK AT THE ROCKER COVER. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA98019
Opened: Aug 31, 1998 , Closed: Dec 13, 2001
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE98023
Opened: Apr 23, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
DP83015
Opened: Aug 16, 1983 , Closed: Nov 29, 1983
STALLING
STALLING
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO across all model years (1970, 2007).
121
Total Recalls
2,965
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
204
Reported Crashes
204
Reported Fires
24
Reported Deaths
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 54 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 146 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 155 | View |
| 2004 | 7 | 275 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 204 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 319 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 417 | View |
| 2000 | 8 | 332 | View |
| 1999 | 5 | 170 | View |
| 1998 | 5 | 129 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 218 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 255 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 5 | 244 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1988 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 1987 | 3 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 4 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 2 | 7 | View |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1982 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1981 | 2 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 1978 | 8 | 0 | View |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1974 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 | View |