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1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Owners have filed 244 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 23% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 11.5%.
Complaints244
Crashes35
Fires1
Injuries17
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 23.0% · 56
Power train 11.5% · 28
Engine and engine cooling 9.4% · 23
Suspension 7.8% · 19
Exterior lighting 6.6% · 16
Visibility 6.1% · 15
Electrical system 6.1% · 15
Air bags 5.3% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 35 describe a crash, 1 describe a fire, 17 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo in this data, 1995 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 10 in the last three years against 29 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 119,461 miles.
In owners' own words
Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. Also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. Dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. Problem still occurs. 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. Service brakes, hydraulic
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. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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