We found the following complaints for CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (1997)
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Passenger side air bag blew apart upon impact, resulting in chemical burns. Dup of 517398, added on 25-feb-98.
Request information required have air bags disconnected.
Technical service bulletin applies:# 98839010/ seq# 228/ nhtsa item # sb602269///woodard chevrolet; in fairfield, ca. (707) 4227777 ( where i took it for repair ) reports that the problem is a failed air bag harness.
Violent deployment of air bag caused vehicle damage.dup of 809298, added on 25-feb-98.
Consumer stated that while the automobile was sitting inthe driveway, theair bag began to inflate on the driver's side.however, on the passenger's side it did not inflate,it is still intact.the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who stated that they had no answer as what made the air bag inflate.
At 36,000 mile the air bag light came on, and consumer pulled the fuse and checked for blown fuses. Once he put fuses back the light went off. .again at 37,000 miles the light came back on and stayed on.
While driving 55 mph steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so.consumerapplied the brakes andpedal went to the floor.consumerlost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then,vehicle rolled three times andlanded upside down on the highway.upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy.driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital.vehicle was totaled.
Vehicle was involved in an accidentwhile travelling about 25 mph, neither air bag deployed and the car turned over. Vehicle totalled. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.
Involved in a collision and the air bags deployed but the passenger side air bag exploded and the chemicalsin the air bag burned the face and neck of the driver.
While waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle was rear ended.as a result, the accelerator throttle malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jump a curb and land in a ditch.upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.the driver sustained severe injuries to his neck and back and was taken to hospital for treatment.*sc
While driving 50 mphvehicle skidded on an icy patch onthe road, driver lost control, and vehicle hit an embankment head on. Upon impact,dual airbags did not deploy.driver sustained severe injuries to the face and neck, andpassenger sustained a concussion and a black eye. Due to severe damage the vehicle was totaled. *la
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision of 20-25 mph with a stone wall. Upon impact,both air bags did not deploy.dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Air bag light malfunctioning.
During a snowstorm i was in a car accident where the car in front of me abruptly stoppedand because of the road conditions i was unable todecelerate fast enough and i tried to pull to the shoulder of the road to avoid hitting the other car but i still slid into the other car and then hit a tree.there was extensive damage(approx $5,000) done to the front end of my car and my air bags never deployed.
Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway when another vehicle veered intoconsumer'slane. Upon impact,driver's side airbag didn't deploy. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Door and electrical window .my power window's will not go up or down.the control button will not even move.i sometimes have to lift my passenger door to close it.i also have paint chipping off of my wiper assembly and the body of my car.
While drivingand without prior warningengine loses power, andabs braking system becomes inoperable. Dealer has been contatced.results fromcomplete diagnostic work-up where thatvehiclewas experiencing these problems due to a low battery cell. Consumer replaced battery, and i was experiencing same problems as before. Please provide furthur details.
While driving my car home one evening it was idling high and and everything electrical was acting like it was short circuting and then my car died.thank goodness that no one was behind me because of course the power steering the failed and there was a sound of metal against metal.my father and i then changed the alternator thinking that that might fix the problem.it didn't and the car has had the problem multiple times.now i am unable to drive it for the fear of this happening in heavy traffic or out in the middle of no where and me be stuck there.the problem is not a faulty alternator so i would like to know if you have any clue as to what the problem might be.
I took my car to bob mcdorman chevrolet in january (vehicle was still under warranty) about several concerns i had.one concern i pointed out was that my car "cranked" a long time to start. I also had them repair my driver seat belt, that would not contract, had them check my brakes because they were taking longer to stop on wet pavement and they were squeaking.well, needless to say, nothing was found to be wrong with anything except my seat belt.i also reported that there was a ticking sound in the morning when i started the car.they told me some ticking is normal on a cold start.on 03-29-99 i took the vehicle in because the "service engine soon" light kept flashing and staying on, the idle was very rough, car was missing terribly, sulfur smell was present.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced three plugs and wires.i took my car back on 4-14-99 because the car was "running rough" again.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced the other three spark plugs and wires.on july 26, 1999 i was driving on the freeway @ approximately 65mph.i lost all power and my car would not restart.i called chevy on 07-27-99.i was told to take the car into a dealer and they "may" assist with reimbursement but could not guarantee it.i called several chevrolet dealers but could not get my car infor a week.bob mcdorman was called and i spoke with the service manager (steve alexander).he told me that they couldnot go back on the warranty because this was a new problem.i explained to him that my car was running rough all along like before in "spurts"and i felt the warranty should cover what i had it in for before.to make a long story short, i took my car to a garage, they said it was the alternater ($453.16).now, in the beginning of september, my car misses after it is started and still idling rough.took it back to the garage and was told it is now my fuel pump.i contacted
Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pumpengine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.
I have had this car since november of 1998.when i bought the car, i took it to the dealer i bought it from because the brakes "felt funny" and there was a constant "squeaking" when brakes were applied.also stopping distances were increased with wet pavement.they reported that my rotors were warped.they resurfaced the rotors.i then went back because the brakes were still "not right" .they could not find a problem and i then went to bob mcdorman chevrolet.they could not find a problem either.
Fourth alternator in 18 months.repairs were under warranty, but something is wrong here.the dealership blames the failure on light wieght, less durable components used to make the alternators.however, they acknowledge that this is not a common failure for monte carlos.they say that i have just had a string a "back luck with alternators".
First, the a/c went out.as i was driving the car in for maintenance, suddenly, while driving, all the power went out.fortunately, no other cars were on the road, and i was not traveling very fast.my car began to slow, but i was able to turn into a parking lot.as i pulled into a space, i tried to step on my brakes, but they didn't work.it turns out that my alternator was out, so i didn't have any power.but it seems to me there should be a back-up system for the brakes, so that they would still work in this situation (or in a more dangerous situation, e.g., if i had been on the highway).the parking brake is a back-up of sorts, but, really, i don't believe the brakes should fail when the power goes out.
Vehicle experienced failure of the manufacturer recall component prior to recall notice, reimbursement is not sufficient for work completed, denied full reimbursement (c99021)spark plugs and wiring.
Spark plug wires have failed 3 times in the last 4 months.gm has put to small a gage spark plug wire.should have at least 8mm size wire.
Problem 1--an iginition wire shorted out within a year of purchase and was replaced under warranty.at that time, dealership service informed me there was a technical bulletin on this part but dealership could only replace one wire attime.within three weeks, another wire shorted out.this time the entire set of iginition wires were replaced under warranty.at 38500 miles another iginition wire from the new set shorted out and was replaced. Two weeks later, at 38900 miles another iginition wire is shorted out.dealership now claims there are no technical bulletins on this part---especially since the warranty is out.iginition wires are not available after market.problem 2. Alternator burned up at 38775 miles.i was informed that since it was placed on the bottom side of the engine when this vehicle was designer, it is common for this part to burn out due to excessive heat.it would seem this was intentionally designed this way.
Spark plug wires failed prior to recall notice. Mjs
Car starts hard and idles rough.check engine check light remains on.replaced parts were spark plugs. Spark plug wires and fuel injectors.
Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pumpengine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.
Exposed wiring to the starter motor can be easily contacted when changing the oil filter with a metal type wrench.this situation causes a short between the starter motor wiring and the wrench.a cover for the starter motor wiring harness would prevent this from happening.both personal injury and mechanical damage to the vehicleare potential problems to anyone performing routine maintenance to these vehicles.
When driving there is a short circuit, causing the headlights/interiorlights/day time running lights and instrument panel lights to turn off for along period. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced thecircuit breaker.
This is my second gm vehicle with the same malfunction. First, the windshield wipers would not turn on. Then the right blinker would not work (stays solid, doesn't flash). Then there was a small fire accompanied by a lot of smoke coming from the steering column. This is a 1997 chevy monte carlo. The other car i had with the same malfunction was a 1995 chevy beretta. All repairs are costly.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
My 97 monte carlo z34 started dying on me whenever i came to a complete stop and after i had been driving it for a while. And it would shoot forward after i started it again in neutral(the only way it would start). Placing myself in the middle of intersections unwillingly, i would have to start my car and make sure no cars were coming any way or else i would have crashed! now my car is completely undrivable and dies whenever i hit my brakes, i took the car to several mechanics since this started and have had the following changed/repaired: upper and lower intake gasket set, throttle body gasket, thermostat, spark plugs and wires, air filter, numerous vacuum leaks, valve covers.
My 1997 chevrolet monte carlo was recently diagnosed with an intake manifold gasket that needs to be replaced (due to leaking of engine coolant).two mechanics informed me the repair costs would be between $800-$1000.after further research, i discovered several general motors vehicles between 1996-2002 had this same problem.though no official recall was done, gm did publish a technical service bulletin regarding this problem a few years ago.i know canada has filed class action suits against canada gm concerning this issue. The car only has 120k miles on it, and the bluebook states the value to be around $2200.does the state of maryland have information on this issue requiring gm to perform this work under some kind of warranty?
My 1997 monte carlo is in need of an intake manifold gasket replacement.why isn't this a gm recall?the repair cost is $800 and my internet research shows that this is a prevalent problem in gm cars.my car is unsafe to drive until the repair is complete.the engine could catch fire or freeze up while driving.gm needs to recall these defective plastic gaskets immediately before someone gets killed!
Enginecheck light comes on, intermittently starts hard or rides rough. Dealer contacted and service provided seven times. Problem still exists. Warranty effective. Provide further information.
Engine possibly blown, all scheduled maintenance completed, could be head gasket, any recalls?
Blown motor. When car was taken apart to remove engine the bolts on the intake manifold were not tight and were removed by hand, no tools needed.
Coolant starting leaking with a minimal amount and kept getting worse.was informed that intake manifold gasket needs replaced.heard of several monte carlos and luminas having this problem.
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet monte carlo.while driving 5 mph, the engine fell out of the vehicle.the mechanic stated that the failure was caused by the sub frame bolts not being tightened.the bolts were re-attached.as of august 14, 2007, no other failures have occurred.the current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Vehicle isdefective frommaufacturer. Driver side power window will not come up at all, it stays off track. Dealership replaced window once,but it still is having problems.cigarette lighter column was cracked, the outside was pushed all the way through. Dealer replaced it/ arm rest cracked, it was plastic, andengineflywheelbroke. Also, at 2200 miles the dual cam are very loud andare rattling.car paint on the driver side is turning blue.
Vehicle was leaking oil. Oil is changed every 5000 miles, and vehicle is burning oil too fast.took vehicle to a mechanic, and mechanic stated gaskets were cracked under the motor. Consumer did not know the cause. Consumer stated that they refused to fix the vehicle because mechanic stated it was the hardest engine to get out to replace gaskets.
While drivingand without prior warningengine loses power, andabs braking system becomes inoperable. Dealer has been contatced.results fromcomplete diagnostic work-up where thatvehiclewas experiencing these problems due to a low battery cell. Consumer replaced battery, and i was experiencing same problems as before. Please provide furthur details.
I took my car to bob mcdorman chevrolet in january (vehicle was still under warranty) about several concerns i had.one concern i pointed out was that my car "cranked" a long time to start. I also had them repair my driver seat belt, that would not contract, had them check my brakes because they were taking longer to stop on wet pavement and they were squeaking.well, needless to say, nothing was found to be wrong with anything except my seat belt.i also reported that there was a ticking sound in the morning when i started the car.they told me some ticking is normal on a cold start.on 03-29-99 i took the vehicle in because the "service engine soon" light kept flashing and staying on, the idle was very rough, car was missing terribly, sulfur smell was present.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced three plugs and wires.i took my car back on 4-14-99 because the car was "running rough" again.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced the other three spark plugs and wires.on july 26, 1999 i was driving on the freeway @ approximately 65mph.i lost all power and my car would not restart.i called chevy on 07-27-99.i was told to take the car into a dealer and they "may" assist with reimbursement but could not guarantee it.i called several chevrolet dealers but could not get my car infor a week.bob mcdorman was called and i spoke with the service manager (steve alexander).he told me that they couldnot go back on the warranty because this was a new problem.i explained to him that my car was running rough all along like before in "spurts"and i felt the warranty should cover what i had it in for before.to make a long story short, i took my car to a garage, they said it was the alternater ($453.16).now, in the beginning of september, my car misses after it is started and still idling rough.took it back to the garage and was told it is now my fuel pump.i contacted
After the car fully warms up, about 25 or 30 minutes there is a burning smell.the dealer said they have no idea what it is but has admitted to smelling it.i brought it in for service on 10-28-99 and left it for two days.dealer checked electrical system and found nothing and also checked tempature because it seems that the heater blows extremely hot air.i have also brought car in numerous times for faulty brakes and each time dealer can't find anything wrong with them! .
Vehicle continually experiences engine shut down, unable to determine cause. Mjs
Brakes have been worked on at least 6 times this time they totally locked up and were smoking at the service desk. I also have been having trouble with my engine oil and engine running ruff and hard to start. A oil consumption test was started where i have lost more than 15qts of oil within the last several months. It is now at the dealer and the engine is out.
Engine was experiencingan oil leak since date of purchase. Dealer has been contacted, unable to find cause . Vehicle is still in dealer's possession. Please provide furthur details.
Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, abs fails on wet roads, fuelguage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.
Vehicle cuts off at high speed. Been to dealer twice, problem not solved.on all occasions in which the vehicle stall,the air temperature was 90 or above and the a/c was on.the manufacturer had been contacted by the consumer.
Design of the engine allows for the spark plug wires to wrap around and under the engine causing them to overheat and melt resulting in shorting out and failure of the spark plugs and wires, three repairs due to failures.
Vehicle experiencing on-going / intermittent problem with engine stalling while driving. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop and nothing could be founded. Can nhtsa provide addtional information on this problem.
Vehicle has died out 4 times without warning when driving at approximately 30mph.dealer can't find problem.
While driving on freeway at about 60 mph the engine just cuts off without any warning.it has done that several times, leaving no power steering or power brakes. Consumer states that it doesn't make a noise, it just cuts off. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix the problem three times but it keep doing the same thing over again.
Have had vehicle to two different dealerships for repair.has been checked 5 times with no correction of problem
Engine leaks oil out of the top some where and the abs has failed abs light in dash stay's on all the time cost to fix both problems is very high for a car that only has 38,000 miles on it.
Engine has erratic idle. Check engine light stays on. Engine stalls and will not start. Engine stalls while driving and leaves you with no power steering or power brakes. Engine accelerates on its own. Engine has failed 11 times. Vehicle is currently at dealership for the third time . After last dealership looked at car, brake pedal turned into gas pedal. Car is now more dangerous than ever. Purchased car july 1997. Current milage 5218 miles. Filed complaint with bbb.
Consumer had to replace the engine 14 months after purchase due to oil related problems.nlm
Car starts hard and idles rough.check engine check light remains on.replaced parts were spark plugs. Spark plug wires and fuel injectors.
1997 chevrolet monte carlo vin#[xxx] miles 36,366 date 04/12/02 head gasket blown (reseal intake manifold) service#47886 andrew chevrolet 1500 west silver spring milwaukee,wisc. 53209 repair cost $916.58 reason given why it went out by service tech engine heats up and cools down.05/14/04 mileage 48,933 service #89628 head gasket again blown(reseal intake manifold want another $8-900 refused to pay again car sits at home.*laupdated 07/25/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Due to the defective exhaust manifold gasket "not sealing" caused the oil to leak and which may cause a fire if there is a source of ignition. Cause unknown.dealer cannot determine problem.please provide further information.
Baffles failed in muffler. Yh
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. Consumer had a concern while making a left turn the vehicle lost steering control. Also, air conditioner/ hazard lights, and driver's side power window failed to operate. Dealer was not notified.
When the air conditioner is engaged strong odorous fumes come from the vents, and make the occupantsvery sick. Symptoms include headaches/nausea and blurred vision.
Vehicle isdefective frommaufacturer. Driver side power window will not come up at all, it stays off track. Dealership replaced window once,but it still is having problems.cigarette lighter column was cracked, the outside was pushed all the way through. Dealer replaced it/ arm rest cracked, it was plastic, andengineflywheelbroke. Also, at 2200 miles the dual cam are very loud andare rattling.car paint on the driver side is turning blue.
Lighting system failed.
Brakes require excessive stopping distances when wet, creating for very dangerous conditions when conditions are wet. You apply brakes and there is nothing for several seconds and conditions worsen with time. Dealer was contacted they say everything ok no problems they said they adjusted rear brakes no difference. Also all lights go on and off without warning randomly.
The turn signal/brake tail lights fails to work properly. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
Turn signals and brake lights fail to function properly.when daytime running lights are on the brake lights fail to brighten when the brake pedal is depressed.i looked up a forum type website "mymonte.com" and found numerous complaints about this problem.all said that it is a faulty turn signal switch relating specifically to 95-99 year models of chevrolet monte carlo.a few of these have had repeated occurrences.it is a fairly common complaint with many monte carlo owners.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. Consumer had a concern while making a left turn the vehicle lost steering control. Also, air conditioner/ hazard lights, and driver's side power window failed to operate. Dealer was not notified.
This is my second gm vehicle with the same malfunction. First, the windshield wipers would not turn on. Then the right blinker would not work (stays solid, doesn't flash). Then there was a small fire accompanied by a lot of smoke coming from the steering column. This is a 1997 chevy monte carlo. The other car i had with the same malfunction was a 1995 chevy beretta. All repairs are costly.
The turn signal/brake tail lights fails to work properly. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information.
The turn signal switch has an unnatural tendency to fail on all 95-99 monte carlo and 95- 00lumina's made by chevrolet this can cause a failure in the electrical system resulting in the failure of the brake lights.the turn signal switch will need to be replaced. This has resulted in the proper operation of the brake lights. Old part not available.
Component #1 - abs - mechanic told me to contact you...scan abs shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232left wheelsensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer.giving contradictory reading.reset computer did not help.component #2 - suspension or strut assembly.makes scrunching noise when turning.component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again.straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other.had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withfuel pump assembly.the consumer smells gas whiledriving.in addition, fuel pump makes noise. Also,consumer has been experiencing problems wit anti-lock brakes. Brakes don't stop when they should.the defect described above complies with investigation number ea98019.
Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pumpengine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.
I bought this car nov of 1999. I started experiencing problems with the car dying without warning anywhere from 30-70 mph. This is very dangerous because it has done it to me while crossing traffic to enter a parking lot. This vehicle has been to a dealer, central chevrolet of north branch, to be fixed. They found several emission pcs bad and replaced. This did not correct the problem. It immediatly went back in and they have yet to find the problem. I was informed by gm that this car was repurchased back feb 4 1998 and that this vehicle has had several repairs done to it and them being the same parts. I called them another day and they said that i was not to have gotten that info and they could help me no further with the problem. I would have never purchased this had i known the extent of the problems with it. It is april 5 2000 and my car is still not fixed! it is now at 2nd dealer, john hirshes of cambridge, who is not going to fix the car without the history of the repairs. Gm will not provide that info to anyone. Im trying to return the car to brookdale honda because they did not tell me it was repurchased and also that the car cant be fixed. At least not by two of the local dealers. They dont know whats causing the engine to stall out and quit without warning. If you could help me with this problem, please do so. Please feel free to call if any additional info is needed. Thank you for the opportunity online to give this info to you so you may be able to help me.
Car starts hard and idles rough.check engine check light remains on.replaced parts were spark plugs. Spark plug wires and fuel injectors.
Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, abs fails on wet roads, fuelguage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.
Fuel level gauge failed. Yh
While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. Itwas taken to the dealer for inspection,mechanic determined that the gas tank needed to be replaced.
Fuel tank is rusting at the stem and causes fuel leakages. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
Fuel tank sensor (k13.107) failed.
Fuel guage doesn't work properly.
Power steering locked up when making a left turn.at first it happen with my son driving, was fine one day, and like something broke the next. I took my car to my mechanic, they said they have seen 3 monto carlo's that month having the same problem. I have owned numerous vehicles in my life and have never had this kind of problem.it is a very dangerous situation. Then when driving it to my mechanic,thank god my son was in the car with me, and helped me muscle the car through the turn, or there would have been a serious accident. Also the gas gauge has never given a accurate reading.when my mechanic told methey had been seeing a lot of monte carlos with this problem, it alerted me that there must be a serious problem with the power steering, and i starting checking the recalls,and sure enough, gm has recalled 96 - 98's chevrolet luminas, which is a sister car to the monto carlo, the only major difference between these two cars is the body style coupe (2 door) to sedan (four door).they have the same mechanical working parts.hopefully they'll get the monte carlo recalled soon before there are serious consequences.
Reading lamp drains battery when left on.
Driver side door could not be unlocked with key.
Door locks failed.
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Twice automatic transmission failed, slipping back and forth into neutral, and then slammed back into gear.automatic transmission was replaced, same problem occurred with thereplacement.owner had pieces oftransmission that came fromtransfer case.please describe details.
Transmission failed causing noise.
Intermittent problemwith vehicle shifting into neutralor out of fourth gear, and lose power at highway speed. Dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable to find anything wrong. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
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When changing gears from drive to reversethere is a 40-55 seconds delay before actually engages the gear. Dealer says this is normal, has put in a new transmission, defect is still occurring.
Twice automatic transmission failed, slipping back and forth into neutral, and then slammed back into gear.automatic transmission was replaced, same problem occurred with thereplacement.owner had pieces oftransmission that came fromtransfer case.please describe details.
Left rear bolt that held the control arm on to the axlebroke off.it was noticed when vehicle was being backed out of the garage.vehicle was checked at the dealer. And no evidence of previous damage was found.
A gear exploded out of the transmission, disabling the vehicle. The consumer stated that if this is the defective transmission, he wants to be reimbursed for the cost, there was excessive metal damage due to failure.
Air bag light comes on.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
Have had three (3) sets of seatbelts installed on both driver's and passenger's side of vehicle (front).the latest set of blets, like the other, continues not, repeat not to retract.we use the blets always, but again, when loosened they will not retract.i am going to the furth set of belts this week.are the belts at fault or is their a design defect which prohibits the belts from retracting.i am elevating the problem to gunn chevrolet's manager's this time as i am tired of the problem!!!!!!
I took my car to bob mcdorman chevrolet in january (vehicle was still under warranty) about several concerns i had.one concern i pointed out was that my car "cranked" a long time to start. I also had them repair my driver seat belt, that would not contract, had them check my brakes because they were taking longer to stop on wet pavement and they were squeaking.well, needless to say, nothing was found to be wrong with anything except my seat belt.i also reported that there was a ticking sound in the morning when i started the car.they told me some ticking is normal on a cold start.on 03-29-99 i took the vehicle in because the "service engine soon" light kept flashing and staying on, the idle was very rough, car was missing terribly, sulfur smell was present.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced three plugs and wires.i took my car back on 4-14-99 because the car was "running rough" again.bob mcdorman chevrolet replaced the other three spark plugs and wires.on july 26, 1999 i was driving on the freeway @ approximately 65mph.i lost all power and my car would not restart.i called chevy on 07-27-99.i was told to take the car into a dealer and they "may" assist with reimbursement but could not guarantee it.i called several chevrolet dealers but could not get my car infor a week.bob mcdorman was called and i spoke with the service manager (steve alexander).he told me that they couldnot go back on the warranty because this was a new problem.i explained to him that my car was running rough all along like before in "spurts"and i felt the warranty should cover what i had it in for before.to make a long story short, i took my car to a garage, they said it was the alternater ($453.16).now, in the beginning of september, my car misses after it is started and still idling rough.took it back to the garage and was told it is now my fuel pump.i contacted
Seat belt failed.
Seat belt retractors.
I have had three (3) sets of driver and passenger seat belt restraints installed due to original and replacement sets failure to retract.this was demonstrated to the service technician on all occasions and she agreed with the failures.the service manager never (repeat) never examined my vehicle.i contacted nhtsa via odi number 714613 and the chevrolet customer assistance center (who established my file as 990575015), neither of which has seen fit to again, replace my current belts--which also failed to retract!!i am being told by each party that the restraints do not/not present a safety hazard, and as such, they will not replace them!i fail to understand how these restraints are not considered a safety issue.i do not wish to wait until an accident to find out that they fail to secure either the driver or the passenger in their seats or the seats themselves in the vehicle!further, i have already witnessed a friend of ours (who was a passenger at the time) fall when exiting the vehicle because the faulty belts did not retract and rather became caught on her person and caused her to fall!to further the problem is that neither the manager of gunn chevrolet or the chevrolet customer assistance center have had the curtesy to verbally contact me on my concerns that there remains a chance that the first three sets of belts were themselves faulty and another set may solve this continual problem i have with my vehicle.i am very concerned about this issue and at the very least would expect to receive something in writing stating that all parties agree that the restraints are not a safety issue and as such, i will just have to be satisfied with a vehicle that is faulty!!!i would honestly feel much better off if this issue were resolved.i know that i can not be the only monte carlo owner with this problem!sincerely, roger k. Laughlin.
The driver's side seat belt isinoperative due to the seat belt not retracting. Also,the belt is fully extended out, consumerstates the seat belts are on a national back order.as of 12/10/97 dealer called to say that seat belt is in. Will take vehicle in on 12/15/97.
Seat belt retractor failed.
Seatbacks do not lock in place, in one instance when had to brake fast, the seatbacks flew backward. *mjs
I am a victim of a rear-end motor vehicle accident.the seats are designed to latch when the vehicle's brakes are suddenly applied and/or the vehicle suddenly comes to a stop (as per the owners manual).in my case, my vehicle was already at a stop and therefore the seat never latched.consequently, the seat came forward and the head rest struck me like a two by four.my injuries were more severe because of this secondary impact from the head rest.my husband has a 1996 chevrolet cheyenne pick-up truck that has the same seat design.in addition, in both vehicles even when the brakes are applied, the seats backs still come forward several inches before eventually locking.
During hard braking, the seats fold forward throwing the occupants toward the dash.dealer stated that the condition was normal and the seat would lock during a crash.
The drivers seat collapsed forward while driving.when taken to be repair was told by dealer that the collapsing was a normal feature of the vehicle.nlm
While traveling on straight roaddriver's seatback broke atadjustment hinges. One occupant,noaccident or injuries.
While driving the vehicle the front brake pad broke. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ph
Abs light on and abs system failed at 50,000 miles.
Consumer called complaining about the front brakes. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the front brake on the drivers side broke.dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts
There is a long delay between applying pressure to brake pedal before any braking action is noticed after traveling about a mile or more in the rain.
Anti-lock brakes continue to fail after repairs.
When applying brakes in wet weather, have to push harder and have extended stopping distances.
Brakes have been worked on at least 6 times this time they totally locked up and were smoking at the service desk. I also have been having trouble with my engine oil and engine running ruff and hard to start. A oil consumption test was started where i have lost more than 15qts of oil within the last several months. It is now at the dealer and the engine is out.
When the brakes are applied on wet surfaces the pedal goes down longer than normal, resulting in extended stopping distance.the dealer has been notified.
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, they are degrading, and not stopping the vehicle properly. On inspection, brake rotors were separating and uneven but brake pads still had material on them. Metal on rotors was peeling off.
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the vehicle brakes fails to stop.replaced front rotors and pads.
While drivingand without prior warningengine loses power, andabs braking system becomes inoperable. Dealer has been contatced.results fromcomplete diagnostic work-up where thatvehiclewas experiencing these problems due to a low battery cell. Consumer replaced battery, and i was experiencing same problems as before. Please provide furthur details.
Anti-lock brakes fail to stop in rain, repairs made, however problem continues.
Brakes: when driving in very wet weather the brakes do not contact.was told by technician that water is getting between pad and rotor, and they won't hold until the brakes dry out.
Component #1 - abs - mechanic told me to contact you...scan abs shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232left wheelsensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer.giving contradictory reading.reset computer did not help.component #2 - suspension or strut assembly.makes scrunching noise when turning.component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again.straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other.had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.
Brakes fail to respond properly in all wet conditions at any speed.
While driving 55 mph steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so.consumerapplied the brakes andpedal went to the floor.consumerlost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then,vehicle rolled three times andlanded upside down on the highway.upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy.driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital.vehicle was totaled.
Anti-lock brakes continue to fail after repairs.
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance in wet weather.
Ea98-019, degraded braking performance; consumernoticed noise coming from front wheel whenever brakes are applied while coming to an incline and turning at the same time. Dealer is not notified at this time.
In very wet driving conditions, application of braking pressure to pedal does not initiate braking performance immediately.there is a delayed onset of braking of several seconds.this occurs regularly and predictably in very wet weather.it is clearly a dangerous defect and compensation has to be made for the deteriorated braking performance when conditions are wet.i can provide vin number at a later time.
Consumer has been experiencing problems withfuel pump assembly.the consumer smells gas whiledriving.in addition, fuel pump makes noise. Also,consumer has been experiencing problems wit anti-lock brakes. Brakes don't stop when they should.the defect described above complies with investigation number ea98019.
Car simply has no brakes in heavy rain.problem may be related to ea98-019, but my car is the ls model, not z34 which has four wheel disc brakes. Dealer claimed that the owner just doesn't know how to drive in the rain. *ml
Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distances in wet weather conditions.
Engine leaks oil out of the top some where and the abs has failed abs light in dash stay's on all the time cost to fix both problems is very high for a car that only has 38,000 miles on it.
Brakes require excessive stopping distances when wet, creating for very dangerous conditions when conditions are wet. You apply brakes and there is nothing for several seconds and conditions worsen with time. Dealer was contacted they say everything ok no problems they said they adjusted rear brakes no difference. Also all lights go on and off without warning randomly.
Abs prematurely failed while driving at only 38,000 miles. Causeunknown.
First, the a/c went out.as i was driving the car in for maintenance, suddenly, while driving, all the power went out.fortunately, no other cars were on the road, and i was not traveling very fast.my car began to slow, but i was able to turn into a parking lot.as i pulled into a space, i tried to step on my brakes, but they didn't work.it turns out that my alternator was out, so i didn't have any power.but it seems to me there should be a back-up system for the brakes, so that they would still work in this situation (or in a more dangerous situation, e.g., if i had been on the highway).the parking brake is a back-up of sorts, but, really, i don't believe the brakes should fail when the power goes out.
Six rewirings and car still stalls and shuts off, abs fails on wet roads, fuelguage fails, shuts off without warning, etc.
Brakes not working properly, unable to determine cause.
Brakes do not activate properly causing extended stopping distances.
Decrease braking ability on wet pavement.
Pe98023; while driving in the rain or in wet condition the vehicle experienced difficulty of braking which caused extended stopping distance, almost resulting in an accident.cause unknown please provide details.
The brakepedal goes all the way to the floor.without prior warning there is noise coming from the rear window.
Car simply has no brakes in heavy rain.problem may be related to ea98-019, but my car is the ls model, not z34 which has four wheel disc brakes. Dealer claimed that the owner just doesn't know how to drive in the rain. *ml
Abs brakes; when applying the brakes in wet weather, the vehicle brakes fails to stop.replaced front rotors and pads.
When driving the vehicle in the rain and applying the brakes the pedal has to be pressed extra hard. Dealer put new pads on the vehicle.
Brake rotors failed.
Rear brake shoes out of alignment causing a thumping noise to come from the right rear tire while applying the brakes, less than a month later thumping began again.nlm
Rear brake systemneeds replacement. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When turning the steering wheel will not rotate back to standard position.the wheel continues to rotate around in a circle. Ph
The contact owns a 1997 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving 85 mph, the steering wheel became loose and caused the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the lower pinion bearing for the steering rack needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 03v527000 (steering:rack and pinion) however, the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 220,000.
Consumer dissatisfied with the work done on her vehicle.*phthe dealer told the consumer that the steering problem she experienced had nothing to do with recall 03v-527000.the consumer disagrees and believes that the dealer refused to repair the vehicle under recall because she refused to let them replace other items on the vehicle.
While driving 15mph, steering wheel locked up. Vehicle would not turn from left to right, consumer had to stop to unlock steering.
Steering column assembly failed.
While driving 55 mph steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so.consumerapplied the brakes andpedal went to the floor.consumerlost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then,vehicle rolled three times andlanded upside down on the highway.upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy.driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital.vehicle was totaled.
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. Consumer had a concern while making a left turn the vehicle lost steering control. Also, air conditioner/ hazard lights, and driver's side power window failed to operate. Dealer was not notified.
Consumer's claim was denied for reimbursement since the repairs were done prior to receiving the recall notice.*ph
I am having problems with my 1997 monte carlo.the power steering intermittently locks up and/or becomes very difficult to operate.problem always occurs when turning to the left, usually at low speeds.problem becoming progressively worse to the point where vehicle is not drivable.
High pressure power steering hose failure.nlm
Consumer was driving at approximately 15 mph whenshaft that holds pulley snapped off inside power steering pump, causing loss of steering, consumer was able to control vehicle enough to get offroad. No prior warning.
Had no power steering, had to stop and back up to complete turn, steering come and go.stopped to check could not determine the cause, found power steering pump empty.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
Left rear bolt that held the control arm on to the axlebroke off.it was noticed when vehicle was being backed out of the garage.vehicle was checked at the dealer. And no evidence of previous damage was found.
Heard a loud rumbling noise while backing out of the driveway. Took vehicle to dealer, anddealer determined thatrack and pinion steering neededto be replaced.
Power steering froze due to broken rack and pinion on the xepressway, was very dangerous and scary.
While making a turn aluminum rack and pinion rubbed against and shafed intosteering pump, causing it to burn out,resulting installing.there is a new design of the part.please provide further information.
When turning the steering wheel towards the left, the steering locked up, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The rack and pinion was replaced
Lost partial steering ability while driving 55 mph.no previous warning of a problem existed. Very scary to have this happen while driving.
While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering failed without warning, which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into the curb.dealer diagnosed that the rack and pinion system was defective.gm stated that there was a defect in the rack and pinion but not this vehicle. *scc
Consumer called complaining about the rack an pinion steering broke. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the rack and pinion steering broke which it completely left the consumer with no control of the steering. Dealer and manufacturewerecontacted and have a recall and that they don't know what to do. Ts
When making a left turn,the steering wheel locked up. The dealer has been contacted. The dealer is replaced the rack and pinion.
Steering wheel did not turn upon starting the vehicle. Consumer took vehicleto a mechanic, and hedetermined the rack and pinionsteering needed to bereplaced.
Nhtsa recall# 03v527000 subject:steering gear bearings.consumer received the notice for the recall the first part of february. Consumer called the dealer six times.dealer did not have the tools to fixthe recalledpart, and told the consumer to call back in april.the vehicle was having steering problems.
Vehicle's steering went out all of a sudden while driving. *mr recall #750283.the consumer requested her money back. *scin jan. 2004 a recall was issued on the steering rack and pinion. The consumer was told to send in her paperwork and a reimbursement check would be sent to her, but instead the consumer received a denial letter.the manufacturer stated the reason for the denial of reimbursement was because the consumer did not have the vehicle serviced at a gm dealer.
Power steering rack had constant leak. Yh
While making a right turnat 5 mph, the vehicle lost power, causing theconsumer's vehicle to hit a pole.the consumer stated the problem was due to steering rack failure.
Rack and pinion steeringlocked up while vehicle was in use, causing loss of vehicle control.
Dt: consumer had recall 03v527000 repairs done in february which was suppose to be preventiverecall work.vehicle was still experiencingloss of power steering. Consumer said when sheturned left the vehicle demonstrated high resistance. Took vehicle to dealer after manufacturer advised her to take it to any dealer.the dealer insisted that she go back to dealer who did the original recall repairs.dealer checked vehicle after she agreed to pay for the labor.mechanic checked vehicle and claimed it was rack and pinion problem.
Power steering locked up when making a left turn.at first it happen with my son driving, was fine one day, and like something broke the next. I took my car to my mechanic, they said they have seen 3 monto carlo's that month having the same problem. I have owned numerous vehicles in my life and have never had this kind of problem.it is a very dangerous situation. Then when driving it to my mechanic,thank god my son was in the car with me, and helped me muscle the car through the turn, or there would have been a serious accident. Also the gas gauge has never given a accurate reading.when my mechanic told methey had been seeing a lot of monte carlos with this problem, it alerted me that there must be a serious problem with the power steering, and i starting checking the recalls,and sure enough, gm has recalled 96 - 98's chevrolet luminas, which is a sister car to the monto carlo, the only major difference between these two cars is the body style coupe (2 door) to sedan (four door).they have the same mechanical working parts.hopefully they'll get the monte carlo recalled soon before there are serious consequences.
Vehicle isdefective frommaufacturer. Driver side power window will not come up at all, it stays off track. Dealership replaced window once,but it still is having problems.cigarette lighter column was cracked, the outside was pushed all the way through. Dealer replaced it/ arm rest cracked, it was plastic, andengineflywheelbroke. Also, at 2200 miles the dual cam are very loud andare rattling.car paint on the driver side is turning blue.
Vehicle isdefective frommaufacturer. Driver side power window will not come up at all, it stays off track. Dealership replaced window once,but it still is having problems.cigarette lighter column was cracked, the outside was pushed all the way through. Dealer replaced it/ arm rest cracked, it was plastic, andengineflywheelbroke. Also, at 2200 miles the dual cam are very loud andare rattling.car paint on the driver side is turning blue.
Wide c-pillars result in reduced visibility.
Sunvisor retainer failed. Mjs
Door and electrical window .my power window's will not go up or down.the control button will not even move.i sometimes have to lift my passenger door to close it.i also have paint chipping off of my wiper assembly and the body of my car.
Front and rear bumpers were a different shade than the rest of the vehicle.
Driver's door has been repaired six times and is still having problems due to weak door pillar support.
I am attempting to notify you of a problem that i believe is very prevalent among the 1996-1997 monte carlos.i have had my vehicle in numerous shops trying to fix the problem, and i am often told that it is a "monte carlo" problem. There is a very loud grinding noise that occurs whenever a strong left turn is made with the vehicle, and i have been told that it is something with the left upper bearing plate, although it is unclear exactly what the problem is as it is difficult to pinpoint.when one turns a left circle and rocks the steering wheel, the noise will occur and stop with the rocking of the steering wheel. For example, when the wheel is turned left, the noise occurs, when the wheel is straightened out, the noise ceases.many of the mechanics i have visited refuse to fix the problem because they tell me that it may not be fixed just by replacing the bearing plate as they are unsure of the actual problem.i have been told now that the entire lower control arm (to the ball joint) needs to be replaced and that this is what most of the monte carlos are having problems with. I also see that the right lower control arm and ball-joint studs on the 1995 luminas and monte carlo's have been recalled.is is possible that this is the same problem with all of the monte carlo's in northern iowa? my apologizes to you for having to read this as i know very little about the mechanics and structures of autos, but my thanks to you for listening. I truly believe that this is a major occurrence as every monte carlo owner i have met seems to have the same noise with their vehicle.
Component #1 - abs - mechanic told me to contact you...scan abs shows codes 1221, 1225, 1232left wheelsensor intermittant problem - possible sensor or computer.giving contradictory reading.reset computer did not help.component #2 - suspension or strut assembly.makes scrunching noise when turning.component #3 - fuel pressure regulator has been replaced three times and is making the noise again.straining noise quits when you turn on rear window defogger to overload something or other.had trouble with this part since 1998 actually.
While traveling in a rural housing area 30 mph, the right front wheel detached from the vehicle when turning left.the vehicle was towed to a dealership where purchased to determine cause.the owner states that the entire ball joint broke from the vehicle andbolt and cotter pin wore off.please provide further deails ts
Ball jointfailure, broke from lack of lubrication, onleft side while moving at low speed of 3-5 mph.vehicle was taken to an independent shop for repairs. The failure could have beenfatal if it occur on highway.
While drivingfront suspension control arm/ball joint broke, causing suspension to collapse, and a loss ofcontrol.dealer has been contacted.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
Consumer heard a loud rubbing noise when backing out of the driveway.consumerreceived a recall letter concerning front suspension:wheel bearings. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced wheel bearings.
While drivingat 30 mph and without warning rear axle snapped, causing the driver to pull off the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer.
Enginecheck light comes on, intermittently starts hard or rides rough. Dealer contacted and service provided seven times. Problem still exists. Warranty effective. Provide further information.
For the past 6 months, my car engine races from 3000 to 5000 rpm making the car very difficult to control and stop. On several occasions, i have come close to getting into an accident because the car is difficult to stop or wants to lunge forward when i am stopped at a light.i have brought the car back to my dealer four time since december.when i bring it there - the car is acting normal so they claim the car is acting at factory spec. I brought it to the dealer on 4/14/2000 - i had it in park and the engine was running at 3000 rpm.the service manager refused to look at the car because he had no mechanics.i turned off the car, started it up again, and the car ran normally.i am afraid to drive this car anymore for fear that i will get into an accident and someone will get hurt.my dealership is not helping me.
While pulling out of a parking spaceconsumer putvehicle into reverse and vehicle started to drive in reverse at high speeds . Consumer hadfoot on brake, butvehicle was not stopping. Contacted dealer.
Throttle is sticking at idle whenvehicle is first started or comes to a stop. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate the problem.
An electrical short causes cruise control not to work when it wet outside.
While waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle was rear ended.as a result, the accelerator throttle malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jump a curb and land in a ditch.upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.the driver sustained severe injuries to his neck and back and was taken to hospital for treatment.*sc
Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pumpengine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.
Dt:1997, monte carlo, cruise control was set for 68 mph. Consumer went to turn off at an exit and the cruise control would not shut off. Because of this vehicle would not slow down ,causinga collision. Consumer and other occupants were injured.the driver was braking hard but could not slow down vehicle. The vehicle was on a interstate highway, when accident occurred.*sb
Outside air is allowed to enter vehicle through air conditioner vents even when fan is off.after turning air conditioner off musty air comes in vents along with exhaust from other vehicles.
Windows fog even with fan on causing poor visibility while driving.
My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others.as i drive on the road i notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so i know its not only my vehicle .i thoughtit could of been the factory installed security systemso i had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all.please help with this issue .this is my only source of transportation as i am disabled and cannot afford another vehicle . I have put constant repairs on this car , fuel inj tank, etc.again please address this urgent issue.
The brakepedal goes all the way to the floor.without prior warning there is noise coming from the rear window.
Front driver's side power window switch failed, causing the window to be inoperative. Dealer has been notified.
Vehicle isdefective frommaufacturer. Driver side power window will not come up at all, it stays off track. Dealership replaced window once,but it still is having problems.cigarette lighter column was cracked, the outside was pushed all the way through. Dealer replaced it/ arm rest cracked, it was plastic, andengineflywheelbroke. Also, at 2200 miles the dual cam are very loud andare rattling.car paint on the driver side is turning blue.
Recall 03v527000 concerning steering gear bearings. Consumer had a concern while making a left turn the vehicle lost steering control. Also, air conditioner/ hazard lights, and driver's side power window failed to operate. Dealer was not notified.
This is my second gm vehicle with the same malfunction. First, the windshield wipers would not turn on. Then the right blinker would not work (stays solid, doesn't flash). Then there was a small fire accompanied by a lot of smoke coming from the steering column. This is a 1997 chevy monte carlo. The other car i had with the same malfunction was a 1995 chevy beretta. All repairs are costly.
While traveling in a rural housing area 30 mph, the right front wheel detached from the vehicle when turning left.the vehicle was towed to a dealership where purchased to determine cause.the owner states that the entire ball joint broke from the vehicle andbolt and cotter pin wore off.please provide further deails ts
While driving on highway heard noise as if something rolling around inside trunk, subsequently, right rear wheel broke/disconnected fr om fr ame, caused accident. Vehicle's front end hit bank on side of road, wheelto be replaced.
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