At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer to replace water pump, after complaining to gm 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 dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at my cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads.
1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes complaints
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Brakes replaced twice with under 50,000 miles.
Ball joint and tie rod + front brakes replaced at 1st alternator - parts corroded and fused together 75k on orignial tires
Engine check light always coming on, burned up o2 sensor, vaccum line broke controlling vents, charcoal canister cracked, transmission slips if pedal is floored from takeoff between rst and 2nd and when downshifting after braking, ABS fail in wet conditons resulting is extended stopping distance,alternator defective at 63,000 miles, vehicle skids and low trac light comes on when braking frequently.
While going down a graveled driveway stepped on brakes, and only the left rear ABS brake was working. Consumer could tell by the marks in the gravel.
When the brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has replaced various problems of the system. However, the problem continues.
There are many things wrong with my vehicle and now the warranty is up and its not cheap to repair major parts that shouldn't need repair at this time and mileage on this vehicle(21,287). I looked up the lemon law on my internet and my car definitely qualifies as a lemon which is a shame because I love my car. I already had replaces 3 spark plugs, 3 cylinders in the engine, ignition coil, 3 cd players, brakes, left turn signal. Let's put it this way when I walk into the dealership for repair they know me by first name, and then they ask me what's wrong this time? It's very embarassing to have this many problems. If I could afford a lawyer I would file my car as a lemon but I would get my moneys worth back for all the problems at 21,287 mileage. And it will be 4 years old in october\2000. I was hoping you would be able to help in some sort of way. I'm very disappointed in the chevrolet company, because my father only will drive chevrolet vehicles and that what he wanted me to get and it a problem since day 1 of the vehicle. It's a gorgeous vehicle and drive beautiful when theres not a problem with it. Please try to help me.
Fuel filter failed. Yh
My brakes had to be replaced at 22,000 approx and 46,000 and each time I was told the reason was poor metal--by a mechanic and service director--the pads were gone and the rotors eaten away. I've been driving for close to 50 years w/o having experienced anything like this.
Front brake rotors warped, replaced both calipers and rotors due to warping.
Spark plugs and wires replaced numerous times. Engine check light stays on /rough idle at start/alot hard to start, and brakes won't hold in wet conditons.
Engine check light has came on 5 times. 2 times the dealer claimed that they could not duplicate. 2 times they have replaced numerous spark plugs, and 2 fuel pressure regulators have been put on the car. The gas guage unit has been replaced because of failure to register how much gas was in the car. Vehicle has sputtered when first started and when going down the road. The dealer has fixed these problems. The program unit in the car has been replaced because of the sputtering and idling problem. The car is now experiencing hard starts when the ignition has to be turned for about 5-6 seconds before the car will crank. Dealership has been notified of this, but has been unable to fix the problem. Brake system failed when roads are wet an d brake pedal has to be pushed to the floor for the car to stop. On the occasions when the vehicle's check engine light came on and the vehicle was sputtering, the code po300 appeared the 5 times that the car has been taken to the dealership for this. Numerous spark plugs and wires have been replaced possibly due to sputtering of vehicle.
Brakes fail intermittently during wet weather conditions.
Braking system is not stopping vehicle properly consumer feels the brake pedal going down to the floor before vehicle comes to a stop. Dealer notified and informed consumer that was a normal condition. Also, rear cylinders are leaking. *ak
Anti-lock brakes fail in wet conditions. Brake must be applied almost to the floor. They are very spongy feeling. Dealer has checked system and finds no problem. There is a problem !!!! Engine: fails to start or has a rough start. When the engine is having these problems it will smoke and sputter. Dealer has repalced the main computer, spark plugs, gaskets, fuel injectors... Problem still occurs.
Brakes recalled service denied.
When applying the ABS brakes on wet pavement the pedal nearly travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. Please give any further details.
Pe98023, degraded braking performance; when hitting a bump in the road, the low track light comes on and braking power is lost. Also on wet road when applying the brakes, driver has to press really hard on the brake pedal. Vehcle taken to dealership about 3 or 4 times for brake problems. Dealer not able to find a problem with brakes. *ak
Vehicle has had continued engine failure due to spark plug alternator and battery failure.
Anti-lock sensor replace once and front brakes booster that holds master cylinder failed
Rear and front rotor bad, rotor and pads wer half worn at 14,250 miles, resulting in vibration
Abs brakes fail in rainy weather.
Anti lock brakes fail to work properly in wet weather, causing vehicle to pull and fade.
Brakes: coming down the driveway at 5mph had foot on brakes when approaching the bottom was applying brakes harder and nothing happened, the brakes did not hold, car kept rolling, rolled into the street and a bus hit the car.
Vehicle does not stop in rainy weather at any speed. Vehicle travels from 30 ft to 150 ft or more depending on speed, even if forcefully depressing brakes. Once was involved in a collision.
Abs brake system continuously failed in rainy weather. After applying brakes with full pressure, vehicle does not stopfor it feels as if it is on ice.
Upon applying ABS brakes in rainy weather, vehicle does not stop/skids. Once while driving in rainy weather vehicle skidded/lost control and hit a road sign.
Wire connection in the ABS brake system failed.
Brakes don't not work properly in wet weather, pedal goes to the floor.
Brakes: when the street is wet the brakes are inoperative and do not work at all. The pedal will not go down at all. After a while they will grab . Took to dealer and they changed pads and rotors. They can't find out the problem.
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