1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems

36 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 36
of this car's complaints: 22%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
23
Foundation components
5
Foundation components: drum
2
Foundation components: disc
2
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components: disc: pads
1
Disc: caliper
1
Antilock
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Degraded braking performanceOpened August 31, 1998, closed December 13, 2001

There is no summary currently available

EA98019

Degraded braking performanceOpened April 23, 1998, closed August 31, 1998

PE98023

What 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 16, 2006 · Brakes · 96,450 miles · NY

Decrease braking ability on wet pavement.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · KY · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then, vehicle rolled three times and landed upside down on the highway. Upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Brakes · 50,000 miles · MI

Abs light on and ABS system failed at 50,000 miles.

Filed Jan 21, 2003 · Brakes · MI

While driving the vehicle the front brake pad broke. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ph

Filed Dec 23, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Consumer called complaining about the front brakes. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the front brake on the drivers side broke. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts

Filed May 2, 2002 · Brakes, Visibility · VA

The brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Without prior warning there is noise coming from the rear window.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · SC

While driving and without prior warning engine loses power, and ABS braking system becomes inoperable. Dealer has been contatced. Results from complete diagnostic work-up where that vehicle was experiencing these problems due to a low battery cell. Consumer replaced battery, and I was experiencing same problems as before. Please provide furthur details.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Rear brake system needs replacement. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 23, 2001 · Brakes · IN

Abs prematurely failed while driving at only 38,000 miles. Cause unknown.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IN

Engine leaks oil out of the top some where and the ABS has failed ABS light in dash stay's on all the time cost to fix both problems is very high for a car that only has 38,000 miles on it.

Questions about the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes

Does the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 36 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).