The worst 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
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Recalls 1
Structure
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont and wisconsin. The rear cradle bolts pull through the retainers due to corrosion of the retainer. If both bolts pull through, the rear cradle would not longer be supported at these mounting locations and the steering intermediate shaft can separate from the steering gear.
- Risk
- If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Recall number 97V058000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Engine cradle separation
The engine cradle front bolts and/or retainers may fail, allowing the front of the engine cradle to fall, possibly separating the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear, with complete loss of steering control
EA00011
Cradle bolt failures
There is no summary currently available
RQ97017
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Questions about the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Is the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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