1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
42 complaints
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 DRIVER WOULD EXPECT. *AK
Aug 11, 2003
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR
Oct 23, 2002
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.
May 14, 2001
REPEATED BRAKE REPAIRS,AND ABS BRAKE FAILURE IS A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
Feb 15, 2001
SINCE NEW BRAKES WORK INCONSISTENTLY. TAKEN TO 2 DEALERS AND INDEPENDENT GARAGE SEVERAL TIMES. THE ONLY ANSWER THEY FOUND WAS TO ADJUST REAR SHOES. HOWEVER THIS DOES NOT FIX PROBLEM. SOMETIMES YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THE CAR JUST WON'T SLOW DOWN. USUALLY RIGHT BEFORE YOU RUN INTO SOMETHING THE BRAKES SEEM TO GRAB. WHENEVER I HAVE A FRIEND DRIVE MY CAR THEY COMMENT ON HOW SCARY THE BRAKES ARE. THIS CAR HAS A LOT OF BASIC FLAWS I CAN LIVE WITH BUT I WOULD LIKE BRAKES. THANK YOU.
Sep 29, 2000
+ 37 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
27 complaints
THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REVERSE DRUM IN TRANSMISSION CAME APART.*AK
Jul 29, 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
Jun 20, 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 DESIGN.*AK
May 14, 2002
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
Apr 09, 2001
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 THE SAME VEHICLE FROM THE SAME DEALER AT THE SAME TIME. A MONTH AFTER I HAD MY TRANSMISSION FIXED, HE WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND LOST SPEED. FOUND HE COULD NOT GO OVER 25MPH. HE DROVE STRAIGHT TO JOHNNY LONDOFF AND TRADED IT IN ON A BLAZER. MY NEIGHBOR STARTED HAVING TROUBLE WITH HIS 95 MONTE CARLO LATER THAT SAME YEAR. NONE OF US HAD RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE YET ALL THREE TRANSMISSIONS WENT OUT. NO EXPLANATION FOR THE METAL SHAVING EXCEPT FOR SIMILAR INSTANCES I'VE READ ON THE INTERNET FROM CHEVROLET'S SURVEY RESULTS. I RECENTLY BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND WAS COMPLAINING TO THE MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEMS I'VE HAD WITH THE CAR, MAINLY THE TRANSMISSION, HE SAID HE HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME THING AND THOUGHT IT WAS RECALLED. HE PULLED UP A RECALL CAMPAIGN # 94068 FOR THE HYDRA-MATIC 4T60-E TRANSAXLE FOR 1995 CHEVY LUMINAS AND MONTE CARLOS. THE RECALL CAME OUT IN OCTOBER OF 1994. HE ALSO GAVE ME A LIST OF TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS THAT DESCRIBE THE SAME BEHAVIOR WITH METAL SHAVINGS. I CONTACTED GM AND THEY FOUND THE CAMPAIGN BUT TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO CALL THE DEALER TO SEE IF MY VIN# QUALIFIED FOR THE RECALL. I GOT HOME THAT EVENING AND HAD A MESSAGE ON THE MACHINE TO CALL GM CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING MY EARLIER CALL. I RETURNED THEIR CALL AND THEY CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR ME. THE DEALER RAN MY VIN# ON THE VISS SYSTEM AND SAID MY VEHICLE HAD NO ACTIVE RECALLS ON IT. SO MY VEHICLE WASN'T MANUFACTURED AT THE SAME PLACE THAT THE OTHERS THAT WERE RECALLED WERE, BUT TWO OTHER PEOPLE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM AS I HAD WITHOUT BEING PART OF THE RECALL. I DON'T KNOW WHERE MY VIN SAYS MY TRANSMISSION WAS MADE BUT I THINK THEY ALL SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT
Mar 02, 2001
+ 22 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
18 complaints
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 VEHICLE WERE FAILING. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $250. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V230000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN; THEREFORE, NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Feb 11, 2009
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 UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECT. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 30, 2005
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
Feb 16, 2005
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS A NOISE AT FRONT END. PASSENGER FRONT TIRE HAD DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, LOWER BALL JOINT HAD BROKEN.*AK
Aug 07, 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
Feb 25, 2002
+ 13 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
16 complaints
MY 95 CHEVY MONTE CARLO HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 06, 2009
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
May 25, 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 INACCESSIBLE FOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING BOTH TIMING CHAINS, THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND CYCLINDERS. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS WHICH HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AT $1500- 2000. THEIR ONLY RESPONSE IS TO OFFER A CERTIFICATE WHICH COULD BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW GM PRODUCT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL REPAIR OUTLETS AND WAS INFORMED THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINE IN MY VEHICLE MAKES IT MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. VIN:[XXX] CURRENT MILAGE 95212. *AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mar 08, 2004
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 AT MY WITS END AND I HAVE PAID SO MUCH MONEY TO GET THIS FIGURED OUT AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHY. I HAVE HAD IT TESTED FOR A HEAD GASKET LEAK AND IT SHOWS NOTHING. THERE IS AIR GETTING INTO THE SYSTEM FROM SOMEWHERE BECAUSE IT CAN BE BLED OFF. I REALLY LIKE THE WAY THIS CAR DRIVES AND I DO NOT WANT TO GET RID OF IT. I JUST WANT IT TO BE FIXED AND I HAVE HAD 7 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO WORK ON IT AND THEY ARE STUMPED! *JB
May 21, 2003
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 HAVE TO TOTALLY TEAR DOWN THE ENGINE AND SEAL IT COMPLETELY. I FEEL WITH THE SMALL AMOUNT OF MILES ON MY CAR/ENGINE THIS PROBLEM SHOULD NOT BE. IT SEEMS SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE I HAVE HAD MANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR, INCLUDING REPLACING A TRANSMISSION. WE LIVE IN AN AREA WITHOUT HILLS/MOUNTAINS SO THERE IS VERY LITTLE IF NO STRAIN ON TRANSMISSION OR ENGINE. *AK
Jan 10, 2002
+ 11 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
12 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, WAS HIT FROM THE SIDE AND KNOCKED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Jun 25, 1999
DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND CRASHED INTO TREE. THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVERS OR PASSENGERS SIDE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Mar 18, 1999
DEFECTIVE AIRBAG MODULE IS CAUSING THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO REMAIN ON. ALSO, AIRBAG IS INOPERATIVE WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.
Feb 10, 1999
AIR BAG MODULE FAILED.
Jan 21, 1999
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH CONSUMER RAN INTERSECTION AND MADE A DIRECT FRONTAL HIT AGAINST ANOTHER VEHICLE, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN HEAD INJURIES. *AK
Jul 16, 1998
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
11 complaints
TWICE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS THE REAR WINDOW HAS EXPLODED. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I RUN THE REAR DEFROSTER. I CONTACTED MY GM DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY FAULTED THE WINDOW INSTALLATION. THE WINDOW INSTALLERS FAULT THE DEFROSTER, WHICH IS WHAT I BELIEVE IS AT FAULT ALSO. BOTH TIME I HAVE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO NOT HAVE ANY KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT. HAD THERE BEEN ANY KIDS BACK THERE THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SHOWERED IN GLASS.*AK
Jul 07, 2000
WHENEVER WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE IN USE THEY WOULD STOP ON THEIR OWN & THEN WOULD RESTART ON THEIR OWN. AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING WHEN IT WOULD HAPPEN. THIS WOULD CAUSE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS & CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. VEHICLE NOT UNDER RECALL 97V017000 DUE TO VIN, ALTHOUGH IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Nov 01, 1999
WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
Jun 10, 1998
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED.
Feb 28, 1997
OWNER STATES THAT THERE IS A BLIND SPOT WHILE TRYING TO SEE OUT OF REAR WINDOW, SHE ALSO NOTES WHEN TRYING TO USE REARVIEW MIRROR ALL YOU SEE IS THE REAR OF YOUR OWN VEHICLE. *AK
Nov 25, 1996
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10 complaints
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 CRUISE CONTROL NOW.*AK
Sep 15, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY SPEED UP. TROTTLE PEDAL GETS STUCK.*AK
Jul 12, 2000
WHILE AT A STANDSTILL AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE SUDDENLY LURCHED FORWARD, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Dec 16, 1999
WHILE AT A STANDSTILL VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Oct 29, 1999
THROTTLE WOULD STICK WHEN FLOORED.IT WOULDN'T RETURN WHEN I LET OFF THE THROTTLE. IT DID THIS 4 OR 5 TIMES IN THE 1ST 2 YEARS I OWNED THE CARE. IT CAUSE ME TO GO INTO A GUARDRAIL, BUT MY ABS DID SLOW ME DOWN SO I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN I HIT. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AND MY MECHANIC WILL BACK ME UP ABOUT THE LINKAGE. *AK
Mar 29, 1999
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10 complaints
VEHICLE DIDN'T START THREE TIMES. *AK
Feb 04, 2003
THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND PARKING LIGHTS(ALL OF THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS)STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTION IN THE FUSE BOX. THE FUSE BOX IS NOT PROTECTED AND EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS THROWN UP INTO IT BY THE FRONT TIRE, THE CONNECTIONS ARE AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO OWNER'S ATTENTION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED, WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT. *CJ
Oct 17, 2000
THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS AND PARKING LIGHTS(ALL OF THE REAR RUNNING LIGHTS)STOPPED WORKING DUE TO FAULTY CONNECTION IN THE FUSE BOX. THE FUSE BOX IS NOT PROTECTED AND EXPOSED TO ELEMENTS THROWN UP INTO IT BY THE FRONT TIRE, THE CONNECTIONS ARE AFFECTED BY CORROSION. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO OWNER'S ATTENTION WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED, WHILE BEING DRIVEN AT NIGHT. *CJ
Oct 17, 2000
ALTENATER KEEPS BURNING OUT REPLACED TREE TIMES IN A YEAR AND A HALF. *AK
Jun 27, 2000
ALTERNATOR FAILED WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN TO BUSIE INTERSECTION, ENGINE CUT OFF WAS ALMOST HIT BY CROSSING TRAFIC
May 09, 2000
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SEATS
10 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH DRIVER SEATBACK FELL BACK. DEALER NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME.*AK
Jun 11, 2002
FRONT SEATBACK DOES NOT LOCK INTO POSITION. *AK
Jun 27, 2000
REAR SEAT ASSEMBLY FAILED. YH
Mar 20, 2000
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BACK CATCH AND SEAT BELT LOCKUP, BELT DOES NOT FUNCTION IN A SUDDEN DECELERATION ALLOWING THE PERSON TO BE THROWN FORWARD.
Feb 10, 2000
FRONT SEATBACK FAILS TO LOCK IN PLACE. WOULD HAVE TO PULL OR PUSH BACK OF SEAT FORWARD OR BACK TO LET SOMEONE IN OR OUT WHEN PRESSURE IS APPLIED. WHEN SEATBACK IS RETURNED TO NORMAL POSITION, SEATBACK FAILS TO LOCK UP. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. SEATBACK WILL NOT SUPPORT DRIVER OR PASSENGER AT TIME.
Oct 04, 1999
+ 5 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
BRAKE LIGHTS SHUT OFF WHEN YOU ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL OR DIRECTIONAL. *AK
Jun 27, 2000
WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY CONDITIONS WINDSHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK WITH LEFT BLINKERS ON. *AK
Oct 06, 1999
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED.
Feb 05, 1998
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHT MALFUNCTION.
Jul 28, 1997
VEHICLE HAS NO LIGHT NEAR ASHTRAY, CAUSING A DANGER AT NIGHT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO TURN YOUR HEAD TO FIND THE ASHTRAY.
Apr 11, 1996
+ 3 more complaints for this component
STEERING
7 complaints
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
Feb 10, 2004
ON APRIL 10, 1999 I WAS DRIVING ON SUNRISE HIGHWAY WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF MY STEERING. TRYING TO CENTER MY CAR IN THE LEFT LANE WHERE I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR WOULD SWING TO THE LEFT AT A SUBTLE TILT OF THE STEERING WHEEL IN THAT DIRECTION; AND WOULD LIKEWISE, SWING TO THE RIGHT WITH A TILT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. BREAKING DID NOT SEEM TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AT THIS POINT. I CONTINUED TO SUCCESSIVELY ATTEMPT TO CONTROL THE CAR, SWINGING TO THE RIGHT AND TO THE LEFT UNTIL I ROAD ALONG THE GUARDRAIL IN THE RIGHT LANE, AT WHICH POINT THE REAR END OF THE CAR SWUNG AROUND TO HIT THE RAIL, BRINGING ME TO A COMPLETE STOP. A WITNESS WHO CAME TO MY AID AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT INDICATED THAT THE SEQUENCE OF EVENTS SEEMED TO COME OUT OF NOWHERE, AND RECOMMENDED THAT I INVESTIGATE A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. BOTH MY INSURANCE COMPANY, PROGRESSIVE, AND MY AUTO BODY REPRESENTATIVE SAID THAT THESE THINGS ARE DIFFICULT TO PROVE AND THAT I SHOULD JUST REPAIR IT. I DID. HOWEVER, $8,000 AND A ONE NYS INSURANCE CLAIM LATER, I HAVE BROUGHT MY CAR BACK TO THE BODY SHOP (5/14/99)BECAUSE MY STEERING FEELS VERY 'LOOSY-GOOSY'. THERE SEEMS TO BE A DELAY BETWEEN MY INSTRUCTION WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE RESPONSE OF THE ACTUAL TIRES OF THE CAR. WHEN I DESCRIBED THIS TO THE AUTO BODY REPRESENTATIVES THEY INVESTIGATED TELLING ME THAT IT'S PROBABLY THE RACK AND PINION AND THAT THEY WOULD ORDER ME A NEW PART, AND "EAT" THE COST OF THE ADDITIONAL REPAIR WHICH WOULD TAKE SEVERAL ADDITIONAL DAYS. TO MY SURPRISE THEY CALLED ME BACK THE SAME DAY TO SAY THAT THE RACK AND PINION REPAIR WAS COMPLETE. THE FIRST TWO DAYS AFTER THIS ADDITIONAL "REPAIR" SEEMED TO PROVIDE ME WITH A HEALTHY FEELING ABOUT DRIVING THE CAR, HOWEVER IT HAS SINCE BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY LOOSER IN THE CONTROL OF THE STEERING AGAIN. I AM SUSPECT ABOUT THIS MOST RECENT REPAIR, AND HAVE SINCERE FEELINGS THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A STRUCTURAL FAILURE.YOUR INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT. *AK
May 26, 1999
AN EYE WITTNESS SAID THAT THE VEHICLE LOOKED LIKE THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL OF STEERING. VEHICLE HIT A 24" UTILITY POLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. DRIVER WAS KILLED AND PASSENGER CRITICALLY INJURED. CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE SECOND HAND, AND NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE OR NOTIFIED OF ANY OUTSTANDING RECALLS. *AK
Apr 19, 1999
STEERING COLUMN MAKES CREAKING NOISE.
Jan 29, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE ABS SYSTEM THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND THE CAR DID NOT STOP AND SHE LOST CONTROL. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Aug 17, 1995
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
6 complaints
CONSOLE FAILURE CAUSED THE ARM REST PLASTIC TO BREAK. YH
Mar 20, 2000
BOTH DOOR HANDLES ARE STICKING DUE TO BAD INSIDE DOOR PANELS. YH
Mar 20, 2000
DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. YH
Mar 20, 2000
DRIVER SIDE HINGE FAILURE, DOOR OPENS BEYOND THE BREAKING POINT. TT
Jan 03, 1996
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER CAR DOORS WILL NOT STAY OPEN AND THEY CAUSE INJURY TO THE OWNERS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
Aug 03, 1995
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
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
Mar 14, 2001
ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED INCUDING THE LINES. *AK
Jun 27, 2000
TAPE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PLAYER. YH
Mar 20, 2000
A/C DASH VENT IS BROKEN. YH
Mar 20, 2000
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
PASSENGER SIDE SEATBELT LOCKS IN POSITION AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT ON. *AK
Jun 27, 2000
CHEVROLET DOESN'T FEEL THIS A SAFETY CONCERN AT THIS TIME---PER LINDA CHEVROLET CUST ASSISTANCE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
May 27, 2000
THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND MIDDLE REAR SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK, DURING FRONTAL IMPACT.
Jul 26, 1996
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RECEPTICLE IS POSITIONED IN A VERTICAL POSITION, LAP BELT RESTS OVER WAIST AND NOT HIPS. *AK
Jun 30, 1995
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4 complaints
FUEL TANK RUSTED FROM THE OUTSIDE THROUGH THE INSIDE WHICH CAUSED A FUEL LEAK. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Feb 08, 2000
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTOR PUMP FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
Jul 30, 1997
FUEL PUMP FAILED TWO TIMES.
Jul 30, 1997
THE FUEL IS BAD ON THE VEHICLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
Jul 07, 1995
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
INTERIOR SYSTEM ISN'T IN ORDER .DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Dec 07, 2001
DASH REPLACED DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
May 27, 1997
DESIGN OF REMOTE KEY OPENER CAUSED ACCIDENTAL OPERATION OF REMOTE.
Sep 22, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
3 complaints
BRAKES: FELT LIKE STOP DISTANCE WAS TOO LONG, REPLACED REAR BRAKES, STILL NOT RIGHT, WENT TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND DISCOVERED A COLLAPSED HOSE NOT HOLDING AIR, REPLACED, OKAY NOW. POWER LOCKS FAILED ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS, DO NOT WORK AT ALL NOW. REAR LEATHER SEATS SPLIT AT SEAM ON TOP NEAR REAR WINDSHIELD. NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, REAR SEAT RARELY USED.
Sep 20, 1999
BRAKES: FELT LIKE STOP DISTANCE WAS TOO LONG, REPLACED REAR BRAKES, STILL NOT RIGHT, WENT TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AND DISCOVERED A COLLAPSED HOSE NOT HOLDING AIR, REPLACED, OKAY NOW. POWER LOCKS FAILED ON AND OFF FOR 2 YEARS, DO NOT WORK AT ALL NOW. REAR LEATHER SEATS SPLIT AT SEAM ON TOP NEAR REAR WINDSHIELD. NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, REAR SEAT RARELY USED.
Sep 20, 1999
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE MASTER CLYNINDAL, ROTOR AND BRAKES 4 TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. THE MOST RECENT, 12/30/98, WAS 1 MONTH AFTER THE 3RD TIME. THE BRAKES FADE, GRIND AND DISAPPEAR ALTOGETHER. I HAVE JUST MISSED MANY ACCIDENTS. THE CAR IS CURRANTLY IN THE SHOP AFTER LOOSING THE BRAKES COMPLETELY. THE REPAIR MANAGER HAS TOLD ME IT IS NOW THE AIR HOSE FOR THE ANTILOCK BRAKES AND THAT MY REAR BRAKES WERE COMPLETELY GONE. I HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR 3 OF THESE BRAKES JOBS FOR A TOTAL OF $900. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I SEEN ON THE COMPLAINT LISTING FOR MY CAR NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM, SOME WITH INJURIES. THE PARTS USED TO REPAIR MUST ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. CHEVY MUST BE WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE THERE IS ACTION TAKEN. THE MANAGER AT THE DEALERSHIP IS ALSO IS STUMPED. THEY HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING. THEY APPEAR TO BE SINCERE AND HELPFUL. I AM AT WITS END. I CAN NOT CONTINUE TO PAY FOR WHAT MUST BE A DEFECT IN THE CAR DESIGN. I MUST WONDER HOW MANY PEOPLE MAY HAVE DIED FROM THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE NOT BEEN RECONIZED? PLEASE ASSIST ME IN RESOLVING THIS. I AM NOT GETTING ANYWHERE AND FEAR FOR MY LIFE. TRADING IN THE CAR IS NOT A GOOD OPTION FOR ME AT THIS TIME. THANK YOU, JOYCE KAMAN.
Dec 31, 1998
TIRES
2 complaints
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. THE TIRES WERE OVAL SHAPED AND THEREFORE COULD NOT BE BALANCED. *JB
Jan 10, 2006
2 GOODYEAR TIRES FLATTENED DUE TO WIDE GROVES. *TT
Sep 22, 1995
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
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
Feb 06, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
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. *SCC THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE MANUFACTURER RECALLED OVER 780,000 VEHICLE REGARDING THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. *JB
Oct 12, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
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 BECAUSE HUBS MACHINED SHORT, AND CHEVROLET HAS NO RECALLS ON ANY OF IT. LOTS OF PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION, AND SOME OF THE OTHERS TO GUESS WE WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GENRAL MOTORS VEHICLE, AND RECOMEND THAT THEY WOULDN'T NEITHER.*AK
Jul 25, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 06, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
Jan 07, 2002
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
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
Jul 09, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
1 complaint
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
Mar 05, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I KEEP HAVING REPAIRS DONE, BUT NO-ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIX THIS CAR HELP!!!!! NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
Feb 15, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON/HEADLIGHTS WENT DIM, AND CAR COMPLETELY WENT OUT. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE BATTERY WAS LEAKING ACID OUT OF THE POSITIVE POST.
Jun 20, 2000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
HOOD LATCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING HOOD TO FLUTTER ON HIGHWAY . YH
Mar 20, 2000
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
INTERNAL LOSS OF COOLANT STARTED SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. WHEN I DETERMINED THAT IT WAS AN ABNORMAL AMOUNT, THE WARRANTY WAS DONE. CAR IS PRESENTLY DOWN UNTIL I CAN AFFORD THE HEAD GASKETS REPLACEMENT AND POSSIBLY REPLACEMENT OF A CRACKED HEAD. UPON STATE INSPECTION, LEAKING REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE DISCOVERED ON BOTH WHEELS. ALSO, BOTH REAR STRUTS WERE DETERMINED TO BE FAULTY. WHENEVER IT IS VERY COLD, THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE STICKS AND I MUST SHIFT TO NEUTRAL TO STOP WITHOUT SLIDING. OCCASIONALLY THE ENGINE HAS RACED AT OVER 3000 RPM FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AFTER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS BEEN RELEASED. THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER PERSONS I KNOW WITH THE 3.1 ENGINE. FOUR DIFFERENT MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE ENGINES AFTER 30000 MILES. *AK
Jan 08, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HEALIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATWE PROPERLY. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONING MALFUNCTIONED. *AK
Oct 19, 1997
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
FUEL SEPARATOR FAILED TWICE.
Jul 30, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES; BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES ARE USED; DEALER COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG, BUT WAS TOLD HER VEHICLE WASN'T SAFE TO DRIVE; ALSO, BRAKES SOMETIMES JUST DON'T WORK. ALSO REAR DEFOGGER INOPERATIVE DUE TO SHORT. *AK
Jan 10, 1997
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
FAILURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN, WHEN MAKING A LEFT AND RIGHT TURN THE STEERING COLUMN MAKES A POPPING SOUND. *AK DOOR GASKETS STICK TO DOOR WHEN OPENING, DOOR ON PASSENGER SIDE DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, DEALER HAS PUT SHIMS BEHIND DOOR LATCH AND IT WAS A SLOPPY JOB, WIND IS HEARD AROUND DOOR AREA. ROTORS WERE TURNED WITH LESS THAN 6000 MILES. *SLC
Oct 15, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH, AT APPROX. 35MPH, 12:00 ON FRONT BUMPER, DUAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY, ALSO ON SNOW AND ICY ROAD ABS BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK
Jul 10, 1996
WHEELS
1 complaint
FRONT RIGHT WHEEL COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE DUE TO BROKEN LUG BOLTS. TT
Jul 27, 1995
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo have?
The 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo currently has 214 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?
The most common problems reported for the 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1995 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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