Chevrolet / Monte Carlo / 1999
1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Owners have filed 170 complaints about the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 34.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 19.4%.
Complaints170
Crashes6
Fires9
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 34.1% · 58
Engine and engine cooling 19.4% · 33
Electrical system 5.9% · 10
Engine 5.3% · 9
Power train 4.7% · 8
Visibility 4.7% · 8
Steering 2.9% · 5
Exterior lighting 2.9% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo in this data, 1999 sits 9th by complaint volume. 2001 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 12 in the last three years against 11 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Brakes failed when they are wet. I'm not sure whether it's just the front brakes. When it's raining out ,it is dangerous.There is approximately a 5 second delay after you apply the brakes.One time in particular I was only going 40 mph, applied brakes, nothing, when they did grab the car went towards the right side of the roadway ,I almost lost control of it. Service brakes, hydraulic
Ongoing problem with front wheels locking up on three occasions. Vehicle been in dealer shop, and various parts and repairs have been made, but problem reoccurred within a matter of time. *Ak the dealer tried to fix the problem eight times, but the problem reoccurs and it was even getting worse. The consumer was afraid of driving the vehicle. Service brakes, hydraulic
During inclement weather /rain brake system fails to operate properly. There is a delay of 10 to 15 seconds after brake pedal is pressed before vehicle slows down. Dealership has examined vehicle and cut out a part of the wheel well. This repair has failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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