1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: problems, recalls and reliability
5 recalls and 169 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (21% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 169 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I've had a new starter replaced,alternator,radiator,power steering rack,and now it has an intake problem, can someone please help? Tired of spending money. Car shakes really hard when its comes to a stop like it wants to cut off,they say its an intake problem. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 1995 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the passenger side wheel when making a right turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the front ball joints on both sides of the vehicle were failing. The repair would cost $250. Upon further research, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 94v230000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was unknown; therefore, no compensation would be provided. The failure mileage was 120,000 and current mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2008
“Dt: the caller said cruise control will not hold to a certain speed. It kept accelerating even when hitting the brake. It did not hold at any speed. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet. This happened the last two times when she used the cruise control. She will not use the cruise control now.*ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2005
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“The car was sent to a local garage and the defect was found. The serial # of the car is [xxx]is the same problem that the same model car had under recall#94v23000 ball joint mount defect. Chevrolet says they will not fix the car. This was found before any accidents or failure happened. The car is unable to pass inspection due to defect. *jb updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 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 report · Suspension · Dec 2004
“When coming to stop, the crank shaft pulley bolt snapped. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. Please provide more information. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Apr 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 report · Steering · Feb 2004
“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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 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 report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 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 report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Feb 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 27 of these complaints and injuries in 15 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 5 campaigns
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.
Remedy: DEALER WILL MODIFY THE FRONT FENDER LINERS TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE CLOSEOUT PANELS IN THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 2004.
A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
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Is the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
NHTSA has 169 owner complaints and 5 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (21% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 120,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have open recalls?
5 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.