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.
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: ball joint or control arm failure
8 of the 169 complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
- 20061
- 20043
- 20023
- 20014
- 20002
- 19991
- 19981
- 19975
- 19961
- 19958
What owners say
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
While driving 25 MPH there was a noise at front end. Passenger front tire had disconnected from vehicle, lower ball joint had broken.
While traveling at 5 MPH front right tire separated frome ball joint. Tire went sideways towards the ground, and vehicle stopped. Please provide any further information.
Ball joint "fell out" of itsd hole as I drove down my driveway.
While driving 25mph and making a right turn ball joint broke, and the axle fell off vehicle. Dealer said ball joint and axle have to be replaced.
Driver's side ball joint stud fractured, causing wheel/ driveshaft and the cv boot to separate from vehicle. A recall has been issued on the vehicle's make; however, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Vehicle has been repaired at the owner's expense. Manufacturer has been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
8 of 169 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (5%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
ABS 21No deployment 9Brake failure 7Transmission failure 5Wipers 5
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