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1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: loss of power steering

5 of the 155 complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe loss of power steering.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Loss of power steering by model year

  • 2007
    1
  • 2006
    4
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    1
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    1
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    6
  • 1996
    5
  • 1995
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · TX

Rack and pinion have had to be replaced 5 times. Each time causes metal shavings in the power steering pump causing loss of steering.

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Engine · 25,703 miles · AZ

Defective timing belt - timing belt fails completely at 25,700 miles, less than half the mileage listed in owner documentation (60000 miles, no time given). Failure at higher speeds could result in loss of engine power, resulting in loss of control due to loss of power steering and brake function.

Filed Aug 15, 1998 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Engine check light comes on, car runs rough, engine speed varies with fast idle, engine stops while car is moving - loss of power steering and brakes, hard to start - takes several tries, random engine surging - 3 near misses - engine will speed up to 3000 RPM without warning.

Filed Feb 9, 1998 · Steering · FL

Power steering fails in rainy weather, causing loss of steering control.

Filed Apr 4, 1996 · Steering · MD

When driving and at a stop light car stalls, there is no power steering. Please describe .

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo power steering loss

Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

5 of 155 owner complaints about the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (3%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1997.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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