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 the federal safety agency 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.
The worst 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
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Problems by type
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- Brakes45
- Transmission25
- Engine19
- Suspension16
- Lights14
- Visibility13
- Electrical11
- Acceleration10
- Airbags10
- Seats10
- Steering9
- Body6
- Seat belts4
- Fuel system3
- Tires2
- Locks1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
ABS 21No deployment 9Ball joint 8Brake failure 7Transmission failure 5Wipers 5
Recalls 3
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.
- Risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt system can fracture and injury to the seat occupant can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.
Recall number 97V065000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the ball joint fractured while the vehicle was in motion, loss of steering control to the vehicle can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.
Recall number 94V230000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Degraded braking performance
There is no summary currently available
EA98019
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 57
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble...
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
What 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
My 95 chevy monte carlo has an intake problem.
Writer owner of 1995 chevrolet monte carlo tires detreaded while driving 40 MPH suggest the federal safety agency investigate and recall tires mfrd in finlay ohio. *ts the consumer took the vehicle back to the mechanic, and after several tries they diagnosed the other three tires remaining as having bumps on them. The tires were oval shaped and therefore could not be balanced.
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.
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)
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
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.
1995 chevrolet monte carlo z34 with 3.4 liter engine. Has significant issue with oil leakage due to manufacturing defect. The engine block contains a hole which was originally intended to utilize a distributor cap. This model does not use a distributor cap. The hole was plugged by gm and is inaccessible for repair without removing both timing chains, the entire top of the engine and cyclinders. I have contacted gm to request assistance with the repairs which have been estimated at $1500- 2000. Their only response is to offer a certificate which could be used toward the purchase of a new gm product. I have spoken with several repair outlets and was informed this is a relatively common problem but the engine in my vehicle makes it much more difficult and costly to repair. Vin:[xxx] current milage 95212. *ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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.
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Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Is the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Owners have filed 169 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1.4 times a typical Monte Carlo model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Brakes, with 45 complaints. Next is transmission (25).
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
3 recalls, covering seat belts, visibility and suspension.
What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have bad brakes?
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (49 complaints), 1996 (47 complaints) and 1995 (45 complaints).
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