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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,073 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Comments

problem #16

Jun 262005

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer had recall 03V527000 repairs done in February which was suppose to be preventive recall work. Vehicle was still experiencing loss of power steering. Consumer said when she turned 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.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #15

May 012003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle's steering went out all of a sudden while driving. Recall #750283. The consumer requested her money back. In 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.

- Springfield, IL, USA

problem #14

May 202004

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 121,000 miles
While making a right turn at 5 mph, the vehicle lost power, causing the consumer's vehicle to hit a pole. The consumer stated the problem was due to steering rack failure.

- Spring Hill, KS, USA

problem #13

Mar 142004

Monte Carlo

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering wheel did not turn upon starting the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, and he determined the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.

- Mishawaka, IN, USA

problem #12

Mar 112004

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
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 fix the recalled part, and told the consumer to call back in April. The vehicle was having steering problems.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #11

Feb 182004

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Heard a loud rumbling noise while backing out of the driveway. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced.

- Portsmouth, OH, USA

problem #10

Jun 092003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,167 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When making a left turn, the steering wheel locked up. The dealer has been contacted. The dealer is replaced the rack and pinion.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

problem #9

May 012003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
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

- West Seneca, NY, USA

problem #8

Jul 012003

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • 915,000 miles
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.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #7

Apr 162003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,000 miles
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 me they 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.

- Rockwall, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 282002

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 manufacture were contacted and have a recall and that they don't know what to do.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Jun 142001

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Lost partial steering ability while driving 55 mph. No previous warning of a problem existed. Very scary to have this happen while driving.

- Dowagiac, MI, USA

problem #4

May 232001

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Power steering froze due to broken rack and pinion on the xepressway, was very dangerous and scary.

- Schererville, IN, USA

problem #3

Jan 271999

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Power steering rack had constant leak.

- Oxford, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 312000

Monte Carlo

  • miles
While making a turn aluminum rack and pinion rubbed against and shafed into steering pump, causing it to burn out, resulting in stalling. There is a new design of the part.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 021999

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Rack and pinion steering locked up while vehicle was in use, causing loss of vehicle control.

- Salisbury, NC, USA

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