59 of the 244 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo are about the braking system — 24% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 119,461 miles.
59
Complaints
12
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
NHTSA complaint #10033548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
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.
NHTSA complaint #10029221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
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.
NHTSA complaint #10029221 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ABS SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. MR
NHTSA complaint #8021494 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #762739 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TURN SIGNAL AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT. ALSO, ABS LIGHT CAME ON. CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE ADD VIN.
NHTSA complaint #8001722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
NHTSA complaint #9002405 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
REPEATED BRAKE REPAIRS,AND ABS BRAKE FAILURE IS A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED.
NHTSA complaint #740978 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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.
NHTSA complaint #732806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES IN A YEAR REAR BRAKES ARE ALLWAYS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #724651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS SEVERAL TIMES IN A YEAR REAR BRAKES ARE ALLWAYS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
NHTSA complaint #724651 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
REAR BRAKE CYLINDER AND SHOES FAILED . YH
NHTSA complaint #551431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT AND ROTORS ARE WEARING. YH
NHTSA complaint #551431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BRAKE PADS ARE WORN OUT AND ROTORS ARE WEARING. YH
NHTSA complaint #551431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHINNING TYPE NOISE COMES FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BECAUSE VACCUM HOSE FAILURE. YH
NHTSA complaint #551431 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
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.
NHTSA complaint #717092 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
NHTSA complaint #711643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
NHTSA complaint #711643 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
WHEN APPYLING THE ABS BRAKES PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #847659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE CRASHED BECAUSE ABS FAILED. PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO FLOOR WITH NO STOP. ALSO NEITHER OF FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED IN EITHER CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #537489 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN STOP, BUT BRAKES DID NOT WORK, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. BRAKE SPECIALIST STATED THAT BRAKE VACUUM HOSE WAS DEFECTIVE, BUT DOES NOT KNOW IF IT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #834797 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
BRAKES FAIL INTERMITTENTLY DURING WET WEATHER CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint #543807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS ON THIS BRAKING SYSTEM 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR THAT I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP SPENDING $200-$300, THIS OFTEN FOR BRAKES GOING BAD.
NHTSA complaint #702673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE PADS AND ROTORS ON THIS BRAKING SYSTEM 3 TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR THAT I HAVE HAD THE CAR. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP SPENDING $200-$300, THIS OFTEN FOR BRAKES GOING BAD.
NHTSA complaint #702673 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
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.
NHTSA complaint #701758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE WAS ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A BRAKE SPRING KIT. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN TWO MINOR ACCIDENTS WHICH COULD HAVE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF FAULTY BRAKES. MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE INCIDENT, AND REPAIRS WERE MADE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #829093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
INADEQUATE BRAKING, ESPECIALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
NHTSA complaint #541675 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE PROBLEM; WHEN HITTING A BUMP, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 12 TIMES FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS IN THE LAST 15 MONTHS. EVERYTHING ON THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONCE. CONSUMER CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE BRAKE PROBLEMS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #828054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS BRAKE PROBLEMS; THE SYSTEM KEEPS FAILING. WHEN HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE ABS WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS. ALSO, WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE THE LIGHT WILL COME ON. THE DEALER NOT ABLE TO DETECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #827768 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES WHICH DID NOT WORK CAUSING HIM TO USE THE MANUAL BRAKES.
NHTSA complaint #537201 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.