1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

42 complaints

I STARTED TO HEAR A SLIGHT CLICKING SOUND WHEN I PRESSED ON MY BRAKES, ONLY EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, LIKE THE SOUND I WOULD HEAR WHEN I WOULD HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD WHILE I WAS BRAKING AND MY "LOW TRACTION" LIGHT WOULD COME ON. IT PROGRESSIVELY HAD STARTED TO GET WORSE OVER THE COURSE OF THE MONTH. I HAVE HAD TWO GARAGES LOOK AT MY CAR, AND THEY CANNOT FIGURE OUT WHAT IS MAKING THE REPEATED AND VERY EVIDENT CLICKING SOUND EVERYTIME THE BRAKES ARE TOUCHED. I HAVE HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST DONE ON THE CAR AND NO CODES ARE SHOWING UP. THEY SAY IT COULD BE THE ABS MODULE, BUT THEY ARE NOT SURE, AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO BRING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT INVESTIGATED FURTHER. THEY WERE (THE GARAGES) BOTH PUZZLED AT WHAT THIS SOUND WOULD BE CAUSED BY. *TR

Nov 14, 2008

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT REPEATEDLY HAS ENGAGED THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FOR NO APPARENT REASON AT LOW SPEEDS ONLY, OFTEN DECREASING THE ABILITY TO STOP THE CAR. I HAVE SEEN MANY PUBLISHED REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM IN GM TRUCKS AND WOULD LIKE IT KNOWN ITS NOT LIMITED TO TRUCKS/SUV'S.*JB

Aug 30, 2005

1. ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM - WARNING LIGHT CAME ON - MECHANIC CHECKED SYSTEM DETERMINED THE SYSTEM SHUT DOWN DUE TO CORROSION OF THE ABS RELAY IN THE FUSE BLOCK --- 2. BRAKE SYSTEM WORKED, ABS DID NOT ----- 3. REPLACED ABS RELAY SWITCH, FUSES, AND FUSE BLOCK

May 03, 2005

THE CONSUMERS SON WAS DRIVING, WHEN AL L OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND DID NOT RELEASE. *JB

May 03, 2005

IN WET WEATHER YOU CAN'T STOP CAR, ON THE HIGHWAY IF YOU STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL IT IS VERY HARD. OFTEN CAR WILL GO 200 YARDS OR MORE WITHOUT ANY BRAKES BEFORE THEY ENGAGE. THERE IS A SPECIAL POLICY ON THIS BUT DIDN'T HELP.*AK

Sep 28, 2004

+ 37 more complaints for this component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

29 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE VEHICLE WOULD DECELERATE ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-55 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THEY DUPLICATED THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD NEED TO BE DISASSEMBLED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 11/04/09. *LJ UPDATED 11/05/09.*JB

Feb 12, 2009

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE. THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS CRACKED DUE TO HEAT FROM THE ENGINE AND NEEDS REPLACED WITH A METAL GASKET. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER COOLING FOR AN HOUR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RETURNED TO THE DEALER OR MECHANIC. UPDATED 06/07/2006. *AK *TS

May 24, 2006

I HAVE JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY 3.1 LITRE ALSO HAS HAD THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET GO BAD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 57,000 MILES. LIKE OTHERS HERE IT IS GOING TO COST ME $450 TO GET IT FIXED. GM NEEDS TO STEP UP AND CREATE A RECALL OR AT LEAST PAY TO HAVE A NEW GASKET INSTALLED. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT IT ALL STEMS FROM DEXCOOL. I HAVE KNOWN SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD OR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB

Oct 22, 2005

WE WERE PREPARING TO TAKE A LONG TRIP AND TOOK OUR 1999 MONTE CARLO INTO OUR MECHANIC FOR A PRE-TRIP ONCE-OVER. HE JUST CALLED AND INFORMED US THAT THE RADIATOR WAS ALMOST EMPTY AND THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, IT CAN (AND WILL) BE FIXED FOR A COST OF $750.00. OUR MECHANIC HAS A SMALL SHOP AND HE HAS FIXED THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH ON GM PRODUCTS WITH A 3.1 LITER ENGINE, HE JUST HAD A BUICK LAST WEEK WITH THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM. DOESN'T ANYBODY ELSE SEE THIS AS AN ISSUE THAT GM NEEDS TO TAKE SOME KIND OF ACTION ABOUT?? WE WOULD HAVE BEEN LIVID IF THIS CAR HAD BROKEN DOWN IN THE DESERT ON THE WAY TO LAS VEGAS!! WE WERE REALLY HAPPY WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT NOW PLAN TO SELL IT AND WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING WITOUT A RECURRING PROBLEM OF THIS MAGNITUDE! *AK

Mar 30, 2005

THERE IS A FLUID CALLED DEX/COOL WHICH IS LIKE ANTI-FREEZE. HOWEVER, IT EATS AWAY AT THE GASKET. CONSUMER HAS HAD TO HAVE THE GASKET REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE INTAKE GASKET WAS LEAKING. LOSS OF RADIATION FLUID AT 77000 MILES. *TC

Jan 11, 2005

+ 24 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

7 complaints

RECALL

Aug 19, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Mar 30, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PART DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

Feb 18, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING OIL ODOR EMITTING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Feb 03, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD THAT WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORST. THE LEAK WOULD CREATE A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT UPON TURNING THE KEY IN THE VEHICLE, IT STARTED SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT WHO NOTICED THAT ENGINE OIL WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE CONTACT LATER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE) AND WAS TO SCHEDULE A RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT ONCE THE PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 29, 2015

Fire: 1

+ 2 more complaints for this component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 complaints

MY CAR WILL NOT TURN ALL THE WAY OFF TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A RECALL ON 2000 MODELS AND UP. AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE ON THE 1999 LUMINA - BUT NOT ON THE MONTE CARLO, GIVEN THAT THE MC IS SO SIMILAR TO THE LUMINA, I THINK THERE HAS BEEN A MISTAKE NOT INCLUDING THE MC. IT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND IS GETTING WORSE. I BELIEVE THE 1999 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALSO. PLEASE LET ME KNOW, THANK YOU. IF YOU ARE NOT THE RIGHT PEOPLE PLEASE POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. *TR

Oct 17, 2016

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V400000 - I SENT A PRIOR COMPLAINT TODAY REGARDING MY 1999 MONTE CARLO AND I APOLOGIZE FOR MISSTATING A FACT.. I SAID IN THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT THAT MY MONTE CARLO WAS LISTED ON THE RECALL AT THE YEAR 2000. AND THAT IT WAS SIMILAR TO THE LUMINA, I MEANT TO SAY THAT IT IS SIMILAR TO THE 1999 MALIBU, WHICH IS BEING RECALLED BECAUSE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE RECALL NUMBER IS 14350. AND MY COMPLAINT NUMBER THAT I SENT EARLIER WHICH DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS 10916644.. *TR

Oct 17, 2016

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH CONSUMER SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, THEN, FLAMES. FIRE WAS PUT OUT. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.*AK

Jul 10, 2002

Fire: 1

CONSUMER MUST POUND OR HIT HORN BUTTON VERY HARD IN ORDER FOR IT TO SOUND, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. CONSUMER CANNOT ALERT OTHER DRIVERS IF NECESSARY. *AK *ML

Feb 03, 2000

HORN BUTTONS ARE TOO SMALL AND TO HARD TO PRESS, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD. DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT. *AK *ML

Aug 31, 1999

VISIBILITY

5 complaints

CONSUMER STATES THAT WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK

Aug 06, 2003

THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THIS SUNROOF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRACK IS BROKEN AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP CAN'T REPAIR IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY. CHEVROLET REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE A PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF. THE GUY THAT OWNS THE PLACE WHERE I AM HAVING IT REPAIRED SAYS HE HAS REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THEM ON THE MONTE CARLO. CHEVROLET USED A PLASTIC TRACK INSTEAD OF A METAL TRACK AND THAT IS WHY THEY BREAK. IT IS A MINIMUM OF A $1300 CHARGE TO REPLACE THIS SUNROOF. CHEVROLET COULD HAVE USED AN ALUMINUM TRACK AND HAVE AVOIDED THIS FINANCIAL DRAIN ON THE CONSUMER. *TT

May 27, 2003

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002

CONSUMER STATED WINDSHIELD MOLDING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002

THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW INSULATION HAS LEAK, CAUSING A WHISTLE NOISE TO DEVELOP WHEN DRIVING 50-55 MPH, RESULTING IN DISTRACTION TO DRIVER. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NO SOLUTION. *AK

Sep 21, 1999

POWER TRAIN

4 complaints

CODE 1811 TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 54,000 MILES .*AK

Nov 06, 2003

WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE STATION, THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CODE #1870 COMPONENT WAS SLIPPING. *AK

Nov 03, 2003

GEAR SHIFT BUTTON DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES. CONSUMER HAS TO USE EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE GEAR SHIFTER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jul 16, 2002

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35-40 MPH TRIED TO SHIFT GEARS FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE, AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO GO INTO A FULL SPIN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AGAIN ON DECEMBER 14, 1999. VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Jan 05, 2000

STRUCTURE

4 complaints

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY A SUV, CAUSING $2365 IN DAMAGES, CONSUMER FEELS THAT BECAUSE OF THE DIFFERENCE IN BUMPER HEIGHTS OF SOME VEHICLES, MORE DAMAGES WILL HAPPEN, CONSUMER STATES THAT GOVERNMENT USED TO MANDATE BUMPER HEIGHTS FOR ALL PASSENGER VEHICLES. *SLC

Apr 18, 2001

BOTH BODY SEAM JOINTS VISABLE AT ROOF TO REAR FENDERS, GETTING WORSE, NOT VISABLE WHEN NEW, CAR HAS 9000 MILES ON IT.

Jan 17, 2001

BOTH BRAZE JOINTS AT ROOF TO REAR FENDER ARE NOW EVIDENT/EXPOSED. THIS INDICATES TO FLEXING IN THE VEHICLE, IAM CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE CAN NO LONGER WITHSTAND THE FORCES OF DRIVING .*AK

Nov 11, 2000

LOCATION OF BRAZE JOINTS FOR ROOF TO REAR FENDERS ARE NOW EVIDENT. THESE WERE NOT APPARENT WHEN PURCHASED, SEEMS AS THOUGH THE BRAZE JOINTS CANNOT WITHSTAND THE FORCES OF DRIVING. *AK

Nov 11, 2000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 complaints

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED BY A DRIVER ONCE REACHING HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BRAKE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,125.

Nov 22, 2010

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. AT TIMES ONLY THE CENTER SAFETY LIFT WILL BE FUNCTIONAL WHILE THE TWO REAR BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK. I AM TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM IS IN THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. THIS WEEK I ALSO SEEN A CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED, YET. *NM

Jan 15, 2005

MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTY CARLO Z34 HAS PROOBLEM WITH THE BLINKERS. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO HOLD DOWN THE BLINKER LEVER PARTIALLY TO MAKE THE BLINKERS WORK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE MANUFACTURER. A DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY GET A LOT OF THESE SWITCHES AND I REFUSED TO PAY 4-5 HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A BLINKER SWITCH WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE.*AK

Aug 23, 2003

STEERING

3 complaints

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT RACK AND PINION SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND RESULTED IN THE DRIVER LOSING STEERING CONTROL. *AK THE CAP ON THE WORM GEAR WAS WORN AND CAUSED THE WORM GEAR TO MOVE WHICH IN TURN CAUSED THE BEARING TO FALL OUT. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE RACK TO LOCK UP. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS FAILURE BUT THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *NM

Feb 26, 2004

1999 CHEVROLET MONTECARLO. E XPERIENCING "GRINDING NOISES" WITH LEFT TURNS AT ALL SPEEDS. AT LOW SPEED, CAR APPEARS TO WANT TO LOSE POWER WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS. HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED POWER LOSS WITH RIGHT TURNS OR PROCEEDING STRAIGHT AFTER STOP. *AK

Feb 10, 2004

BOTH, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEAT BACKS FLIPPED FORWARD WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED OR WHEN VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP.*AK SEAT BACKS DO NOT LATCH IN A CLOSED POSITION. *YH

Mar 05, 2001

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

3 complaints

IT IS TERRIBLE THAT MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF ALREADY, I'M VERY DIS SATISFIED WITH THE CAR. I WANT SOMETHING DONE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM.

Jan 15, 2004

THE PAINT ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL BEGAN TO TURN NOTICEABLY YELLOW SEVERAL MONTHS AGO. NOW THE PAINT HAS BEGUN TO BLISTER, SPLIT AND PEEL.

Jan 15, 2004

NO SUMMARY

Sep 22, 2000

AIR BAGS

3 complaints

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING AIR BAG PROBLEMS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

Jul 14, 2003

I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE CAR AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK. DT

Nov 21, 2002

Crash: 1

NONE

Mar 27, 2002

Crash: 1

SEATS

3 complaints

ON FEBRUARY 14TH 2003 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THE BACKS OF THE SEATS DO NOT LOCK IN PLACE SO WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND THE SEATBACK ALSO FLEW FORWARD WITH ME. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM WITH THE SEATBACKS MADE MY INUJURIES WORSE THAN WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.*AK

Jul 12, 2003

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATS FAIL TO LOCK ON TRACK. SEAT MOVES FORWARD, AND CAN QUICKLY INTERFERE WITH DRIVING ABILITY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

May 03, 2002

DEFECTIVE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS MOVED UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, A "GRUNT" NOISE WHEN MAKING A TURN WHICH MAY INDICATE A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM, BUT THE DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK

Dec 16, 1999

EQUIPMENT

2 complaints

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002

CONSUMER STATED THE REMOTE THAT CONTROLS DOOR LOCKS WAS INOPERATIVE.*JG

Jan 23, 2002

SEAT BELTS

2 complaints

SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS THE THROAT.DEALER TRIED GIVING A CLAM THAT GOES ON THE WAIST PART OF THE BUCKLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE PIECE DIDN'T ALLOW THE CONSUMER TO GET IN & OUT OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WOULD CATCH ON THE SEAT. DEALER DOESN'T HAVE ANY OTHER REMEDY TO FIX THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 19, 2000

PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKS UP TO TIGHTLY. YH

Jan 19, 2000

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Jan 14, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

FAN WANT COOL THE CAR WHEN STOP AT RED BREAKS WHEN FAST STOPING HAS SLOW GRIP TOO THEM

Nov 30, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOWS AND THE AIR CONDITIONER FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT NEEDED TO BE RECHARGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Sep 20, 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO OPERATE AFTER THE BULBS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,300. UPDATED 06/10/14*LJ

Apr 29, 2014

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

I WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN A ROAD AND SUDDENLY THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. I WOULD IMMEDEIATELY HAVE NO POWER STEERING NOR POWER BRAKES. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAVE NOW STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR. NO CODES WOULD SHOW. MY MECHANIC CANNOT FIND ANYTHING. WHEN I TAKE IT TO HIM, IT DID NOT ACT UP. IT IS INTERMITTENT. SOMETIMES IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP. OTHER TIMES IT WOULD TAKE HOURS OR MANY HOURS BEFORE IT WOULD FINALLY RESTART. *TR

Apr 05, 2014

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

1 complaint

J'AI UN CHEVROLET MONTE-CARLO 1999 AVEC LE MOTEUR 3.8 V6 ,EN LA DMARRANT UNE EXPLOSION S'EST PRODUITE ET LE MOTEUR A PRIS EN FEU .J'AI CONTACTER G.M QUI ME DISE QU'IL N'Y A PAS DE RAPPEL CONCERNANT LES INCENDIES EN RAPPORT AVEC LE COLLECTEUR D'ADMISSION EN PLASTIQUE ,ET JE SAIS QUE C'EST UNE DFECTUOSIT DE FABRICATION .J'AIMERAIS AVOIR VOS CONSEILS AFIN DE RGLER MON PROBLME ,MERCI.

Mar 27, 2010

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I WAS AT A FRIENDS FOR SEVERAL HOURS PROCEEDING INCIDENT. I DROVE MY 1999 CHEVY MONTE CARLO Z34 ABOUT 1 MILE FROM MY FRIENDS TO TACO BELL. THE CAR HAD BEEN RUNNING GREAT. I WENT INSIDE TO ORDER I WAS IN THEIR 10-15 MINUTES. WHEN I CAME OUT SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I OPENED THE HOOD AND THE TOP OF THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. TACO BELL EMPLOYEES CALLED 911 AND THEN PROVIDED A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE EXTINGUISHER AND THEY CANCELLED THE 911 CALL. I CALLED A TOW COMPANY AND HAD THE CAR TOWED HOME DUE TO THE HOUR AND MY ENGINE BEING MELTED. *TR

Sep 23, 2008

Fire: 1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

AT 31K INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AND TRANS PAN GASKET ARE LEAKING ACCORDING TO CHEVROLET DEALERSHIP. AUTO HAS THE 3.1 L. ENGINE. DEALERSHIP NOT OVERLY CONCERNED AND THIS APPEARS TO BE NORMAL FOR A MONTE CARLO. INITIALLY THE TRANS PAN GASKET REPAIR WAS CONSIDERED AN OWNER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITY RATHER THAN A COVERED EXTENDED WARRANTY ITEM. AFTER SPEAKING WITH DEALERSHIP AND ADVANTAGE A 2ND TIME, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REPAIR WAS TO BE COVERED THROUGH THE WARRANTY. IN MY OPINION, CHEVROLET DOESN'T WANT TO STAND BEHIND ITS PRODUCT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED AND WILL DEFINITELY NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. *JB

Feb 01, 2004

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY

1 complaint

I HAVE OWNED MY 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO LS FOR 2 YEARS NOW. THE SUNROOF GOT OFF TRACK IN 2001 AND IT COSTED ME $85 TO HAVE IT FIXED. IN JUNE OF 2003 IT GOT OFF TRACK AGAIN AND A FRIEND FIXED IT. NOW IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THERE IS ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SUNROOF, THE MOTOR THAT OPERATES IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND IT WILL NOT OPERATE. MY TURN SIGNALS WILL NOT WORK. I HAVE REPLACED ALL THE FUSES IN THE CAR, I HAVE REPLACED THE BULB TO THE BLINKERS AND THEY STILL DO NOT WORK ALONG WITH THE FLASHERS NOT WORKING. ALSO THE WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW, IT WILL ROLL DOWN BUT NO UP (AND THATS NOT A GOOD THING WITH ALL THE RAIN WE HAVE HAD). I HAVE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE BREAKS TWO TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR AND HALF.I HAVE HEARD OF MANY COMPLAINTS OF OTHER OWNERS OF MONTE CARLO'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS THAT I HAVE HAD. EVEN A FEW FROM YOUR WEB SITE. NEEDLESS TO SAY; I AM NOT A SATISFIED CUSTOMER WITH CHEVERLOT! I HOPE CHEVERLOT WILL FIX THIS PROBLEM FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR BUSINESS. *AK

Sep 08, 2003

STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,POWER TRAIN,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

LEFT FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY FAILURE, TIE ROD END & ELEC SENSORS ON LH AXLE THAT HELP OPERATE ABS (WHEEL SPEED SENSORS), TORQUE CONVERTER SLIPPAGE.: LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS NOT SECURE AND WOBBLED DURING DRIVING DUE TO FAULTY HUB ASSEMBLY; ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CRACKED CAUSING ABS NOT TO WORK PROPERLY; TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF OVERDRIVE UNDER NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING SPEEDS WHEN GEARSHIFT IS IN THE "OD" POSITION; CAR STARTS OFF IN WHAT APPEARS TO BE TOO HIGH OF A GEAR MAKING IT VERY SLUGGISH TO MOVE-DANGER TO PULL INTO TRAFFIC WITH THIS. LOCAL GM DEALER MECHANIC STATED HE HAS REPORTED THE FAULTY WHEEL SPEED SENSOR PROBLEM TO GM BECAUSE MANY VEHICLES OF THIS SAME MODEL HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM FOR WHICH THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAD BEEN REPLACED IN ERROR NOT SOLVING THE PROBLEM-VEHICLE MAKES "CLICKING" SOUND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AND CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO DIM AND FLASH MAKING IT APPEAR THAT I AM TRYING TO "FLASH" ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH MY HEADLIGHTS-THIS COULD PROVE TO BE EXTREMEMLY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY IF SOMEONE HAS THE BELIEF THAT MY FLASHING HEADLIGHTS ARE GIVING THEM AN OK TO MAKE A TURN OR OTHER MANEUVER, WHEN IN FACT I AM NOT.*AK

Aug 06, 2003

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

BRAKE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3 TO 6 MONTHS. ROTORS WERE CUT AND THEN NEW ROTORS REPLACED. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA NOT BUMPER-TO-BUMPER, CITY TRAFFIC. I ALSO DO NOT RIDE MY BRAKES. THERE SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE MONTE CARLO BRAKE SYSTEM. I JUST HAD TO HAVE A NEW ALTERNATOR REPLACED ON MY 1999 MONTE CARLO. I AM VERY UNSATISFIED AND WILL DEFINITELY NOT BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT. *JB

Jun 17, 2003

VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT

1 complaint

I HAVE A 1999 MONTE CARLO THAT WAS PURCHASED IN MID 1999. EVER SINCE I PURCHASED IT AND IT RAINS, THE WIPERS FREEZE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY WINDSHIELD. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE WHEN IT REALLY RAINS OR EVEN NIGHT TIME RAINY WEATHER. OVER THE PAST YEAR OR SO, NOW IT EVEN DOES IT WHEN IT SNOWED OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED WELL OVER 10 TIMES IN THE PAST 4 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO SEVERAL CHEVY DEALERSHIPS AND THEY ALL SAY THE SAME THING "NOTHING SEEMS TO BE WRONG HERE. JUST KEEP AN EYE ON IT AND LET US KNOW IF WE CAN HELP YOU WITH ANYTHING ELSE..." I FEEL THAT THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO LOOK AT MY CAR, SEEING THAT I AM FEMALE. I GET THIS IMPRESSION BECAUSE THEY ONLY TOOK ABOUT 5 MINUTES TO LOOK AT IT AND CAME TO THAT CONCLUSION. IS THERE ANYTHING THAT I CAN DO, SEEING NOW THAT MY CAR IS WAY OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK

Jun 02, 2003

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

AT 59-60K MILES MY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS 'SEEPING' ACCORDING TO THE CHEVROLET DEALER, MY WATER PUMP IS ALSO SEEPING - $750 TO FIX - I FIND A MAJOR PROBLEM AT 60K MILES UNBELIEVEABLE, THE WATER PUMP, SURE, BUT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET? I HAD A SECOND OPINION FORMED BY 2 OTHER MECHANICS WHO HAVE BOTH SEEN THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME ENGINE (3.1L) W/THIS CAR - SHOULDN'T CHEVY DO SOMETHING?*AK

Sep 08, 2002

WHEELS

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE IS EXPERIECING STRANGE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER FOUND RIM TO BE OUT BY .17 LUG HOLES AND ARE OVAL. CONSUMER REPLACED 4 FACTORY OPTION ALLY WHEELS WITH STEEL WHEELS. *TT

May 29, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE DEALER IS NOT SHOWING A RECORD OF THE REPLACEMENT OF A COMPUTER CHIP THEY TOLD ME THEY REPLACED IN 04/01 CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF MY BRAKES AT THAT TIME. ALSO, I HAD TAKEN IT IN FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE BRAKE PROBLEMS ATLEAST 4 TIMES.*AK

Apr 02, 2002

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WAS REPLACED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002

TIRES

1 complaint

CONSUMER STATED TIRES WERE ROTATED AND BALANCED. *JG

Jan 23, 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 complaint

THE PISTONS AND RINGS WERE INITIALLY REPLACED AFTER HEARING TAPPING NOISES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIVE MONTHS LATER, THE CAM AND LIFTERS WERE REPLACED WHICH STILL DOESN'T SEEM TO HAVE FIXED THE ENGINE PROBLEMS. THE BRAKE CALIPER HAS "HUNG UP" NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE THE CAR PURCHASED. COMPLAINTS STARTED FOR THAT PROBLEM SOON AFTER PURCHASE AND WAS FINALLY FIXED IN MAY OF 2001. JUNE 2001, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. DEALER SAYS IN ORDER TO CHECK THE PROBLEM WE HAVE TO PAY DIAGNOSTIC FEE EVEN THOUGH THE FACTORY WARRANTY IS STILL IN EFFECT. JUNE 2001, NOW THE TENSIONER PULLEY IS BAD. WHAT NEXT???

Jun 27, 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES AT ANY SPEED I FEEL I DON'T HAVE THE SECURITY OF KNOWING I WILL STOP IN TIME. THE LOW TRACTION LIGHT IS ALWAYS COMING ON AND NOW I MUST REPLACE THE BRAKES. I HIT A VAN BECAUSE OF THIS. I FEEL THIS CAR IS UNSAFE BUT PROVING THIS IS ANOTHER THING. DEALERS LOOK AT IT AND TELL YOU THAT YOU ARE THE FIRST ONE TO COMPLAIN. *AK

Jun 07, 2000

Crash: 1

STEERING,SUSPENSION

1 complaint

STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING.VEHICLE MADE NOISE. MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. ALSO, DEALER REPLACED COIL SYSTEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK

Apr 05, 1999

4.7/5.0

82 reviews

Where to Find VIN for Problems Check

To check for problems and complaints on your 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.

Where to Find VIN Number on 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo for Problems Lookup - Dashboard, Door Jamb, Engine Bay, Documents

Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports

Each character in your 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.

1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo VIN Structure for Complaint Verification - WMI, VDS, Check Digit, Model Year, Plant Code

How to Check 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo Problems in 3 Steps

Locate Your VIN

Find the 17-character VIN on your 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.

Review by Component

Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.

Check Safety Issues

Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your CHEVROLET dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo have?

The 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo currently has 135 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 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?

The most common problems reported for the 1999 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 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

How do I report problems with my 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo?

You can report safety problems with your 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.

Where can I find my VIN to check problems?

Your 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.

Is the 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo reliable?

Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1999 CHEVROLET Monte Carlo. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.