1995 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
95 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
120,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 14 of 95 complaints (14.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 23.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 10 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 7.4% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 14 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 5 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 5 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 14; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 12; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 6; Air Bags:Frontal: 5; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 5; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 4; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 6 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 6; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 88 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 2000 | 22 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 |
1995: 22; 1996: 16; 2000: 22; 2001: 10; 2002: 11; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2009: 3
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 10 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10033548 · 2003-08-11 (August 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 DRIVER WOULD EXPECT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10033548 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10044080 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 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. *SCC THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT THE MANUFACTURER RECALLED OVER 780,000 VEHICLE REGARDING THE HAZARD LIGHT SWITCH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10044080 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10029221 · 2003-07-25 (July 25, 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 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
Owner-reported narrative. 119,461 miles reported. Look up ODI 10029221 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501923 · 1996-02-24 (February 24, 1996)
TRANSMISSION LEAKS. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501923 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057813 · 2004-02-10 (February 10, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 113,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057813 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107117 · 2005-02-16 (February 16, 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
Owner-reported narrative. 137,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 863874 · 2000-06-20 (June 20, 2000)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 863874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 882155 · 2001-03-05 (March 5, 2001)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 882155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501258 · 1996-01-18 (January 18, 1996)
ENGINE STALLS. *DSH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 967458 · 1995-06-21 (June 21, 1995)
CAME TO A STOP DEPRESSED GAS PEDAL VEHICLE STALLED. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN REAR END COLLISION. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 967458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 856460 · 2000-02-08 (February 8, 2000)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856460 at NHTSA ↗