1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 181,545 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled immediately upon starting the engine. The vehicle was restarted but immediately stalled again. The ABS light also illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for service.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 92,000 miles · IN · crash

Brakes do not work during inclimate weather. Loses a quart of oil per 500 miles. Blows by smoke through exhaust when starting.

Filed May 3, 2003 · Brakes · 78,000 miles · NC

I own a 1996 z34 with 78000 miles on it. In the last month my anti lock light kept coming on in the dash also the low track would come on sometimes I took it to the dealer yesterday 5-2-03 to have it checked out, they found computer scan brake light switch open. Left rear sensor, left rear excessive speed variation, left rear open short they ordered a left rear hub and sensor at my cost I had to pay up front 469.19 for the part to be ordered also 65.00 for the labor plus when the part comes in I have to pay another 130.00 for r/r the left rear hub . About a month ago while pulling out of the parking lot at work the left rear wheel lock up and started to skip my fellow employees came over to my car and ask what had happened an if I wanted them to follow me home after moving another 10 feet it unlocked it self if this would have happened while driving down the highway who knows what would have happened has anyone else had this experience with the 1996 chevrolet z34 ABS.

Filed Apr 15, 2003 · Brakes · PA

Braking problems: I own a 1996 chevy monte carlo and I have recently been experiencing braking problems. The low track light comes on periodically and I lose almost all of my brakes. It is very difficult to stop and I feel this needs to be investigated, it seems that I am not the only consumer with braking concerns and problems. Someone is going to get killed.

Filed Feb 9, 2003 · Brakes · NY

I was recently driving my 1996 chevrolet monte carlo ls (VIN # [xxx]) on the highway during a heavy rainstorm. I keep noticing that the brakes felt like they were not working when I applied brake pressure. After a short while the brakes would begin to feel as though they were functioning and the car would slow down. After noticing this problem, I searched for recalls on my vehicle and contacted my dealer. The dealer's records showed that there were no recalls on my vehicle. However, the federal safety agency web site indicated two problems. One was a recall, which applies only to vehicles manufactured during a specific time period. The other notice was for a safety improvement campaign (apparently different from a recall). The federal safety agency number for this campaign is 011014000. The federal safety agency website states that this campaign only applies to the z34 version of the 1996 monte carlo. The problem that is described is exactly what I have experienced when driving my ls monte carlo in wet conditions. It appears to me that the z34 and the ls versions of the 1996 monte carlo have identical fender wells and liners and would experience identical wet braking problems, thereby requiring the same fender liner modification. Thus, this safety problem is not limited to the only z34 model and this campaign should be extended to all 1995-1999 chevrolet monte carlo vehicles. I would like the manufacturer to modify my vehicle so that I will not experience wet brake fading and be able to properly stop my car when driving in wet conditions. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 13, 2001 · Brakes, Fuel system · VT

This car also has brake and injector problems. I had to replace the rear struts in june too. This car has low mileage and I think it is highly unusal to have these problems.

Filed May 22, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · TX

Low traction light comes on, then brakes go out. But if ABS and traction lights come on together, brakes sometimes work.

Filed Mar 22, 2001 · Brakes · KS

Problem with brakes have always been there. Consumer ran a red light going 30 MPH because vehicle wouldn't stop. Brake pedal goes all the way to floor, but it starts to slow down. Dealer has hooked vehicle up to a diagnostic machine, but problem doesn't show. Dealer is convinced that's the way they should work.*ak the consumer had two accidents as the result of brake failures.

Filed Nov 4, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Too much pedal pressure req'd to stop car. Brakes/rotors worn out at 36,ooo miles , front and rears.

Filed Oct 14, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · 70,208 miles · OH

At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer replaced water pump. After complaining to gm the dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 miles dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734293