2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 98,000 miles · OH

I just purchased this vehicle. The car is in great condition. However, for a vehicle with low miles, these problems should not be an issue. Abs braking system problems; suspension problems; noise in the tires. Abs light comes on and ABS pump is making a humming sound; suspension, I have popping sounds when turning at slow speeds; loud humming sound coming from rear tires (I have read about the caliper issues with this model vehicle) I have yet to take and address the caliper problem but, my guess is that the brake calipers will need to be replaced. If these problems are happening to more and more of these cars, why has gm not recalled and fixed some of these problems. Mainly, the brake problems. This a potential life threatening problem. I am afraid to drive this car; I am worried that the breaks will fail, and I will crash the car. This saddens me that gm, the monstrous car manufacturer, has not fixed this problem that they sure know of. I will not be buying another gm model, and "I will" let others know all the problems I have had with gm model cars; this is not my first gm but, "will be" my last.

Filed Aug 26, 2009 · Steering · 94,000 miles · FL

2000 chevy monte carlo with steering problems. Loud "popping" or "clunking" noise when turning at slow speeds. I've found several recalls for 2000 chevy monte carlo but it states my car isn't affected. Older model cars have issues with wear & tear but if there is a consistent problem with a make/model of car I would hope gm would investigate and prevent accidents. While going through the list of complaints it's very obvious it is a continuous problem and should be addressed asap. How many lives need to be lost before a total recall is issued?

Filed Jun 8, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 1,200 miles · NC

I have a 2000 chevy monte carlo with 56,000 miles on it. It has been nothing but trouble. Have had alot of repairs on it. Now it has a popping noise in the steering column, and loud front end noise. I was told the steering column problem had a recall on it,because one of my friends chevy impala had the same problem and theirs was fixed under recall. I contacted chevrolet, they said there was no recall on my monte carlo. Seems if thre is a defective part on this model, gm should replace it with no charge .also, the frontend has had a very loud roar in it since we purchased it used with 12,000 miles on it. We replaced the tires,which did not help, and I was told the front hubs had defective bearings which did not have enough grease and could not be greased. My friend replaced the front hubs on their chevy impala with improved hubs and corrected the problem. I have had numerous electrical problems with this car,including the electric windows repaired four times,starter, altenator, turn signals and hazard flashers, paint, the car is supposed to be black, instead it's black and white polka dot. I believe this car should be declared a lemon under the lemon law. I have put way to much money into this car with just 56,000 miles on it. I would appreciate your help on my problems with this car, as I believe there should be a recall on the front hubs and the problem in the steering column. I can't afford to keep spending money on this car, I just keep throwing good money after bad.I think gm should repair these problems at no charge. Thank you very much for your time.

Filed Sep 28, 2007 · Steering · PA

Steering: clunk felt/noise heard from my steering column. Steering gear and or front of the vehicle during braking/going up and down a driveway movement of my steering wheel rotation. My mother is a senior citizen and this will be the second time she will have to get her car fixed for this. Once two years again and now. General motors chevy should have a recall for this. Why does the owner have to pay..this should be recalled. Steering shaft bar I do not remember what the dealer said.. He said it will cost $100 this time to be fixed. My mother is on a low income she cannot be replacing and getting this fixed every two years. Thanks you regina clay

Filed May 30, 2006 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MD

Steering problems clunking noises when moving, turning either forward or backward. Gets much worse when the weather is cold.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Steering · AZ

I purchased the 2000 chevrolet monte carlo new. After about 18 months the steering column had a rattling or clunking noise. I took it back to the dealer and he immediately knew what the problem was and replaced the "intermediate steering shaft" . That solved the problem. Now at 45,000 miles the same problem is occuring again and the vehicle is out of warrantee. Is this not a defect in the manufacturing of the vehicle? It is rarely driven except on trips. Other people apparently experience the same problems.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Steering · 36,000 miles · WA

The intermediate steering shaft was failing, noticable clunking feeling coming through the steering wheel when making turns at low speeds. Dealership said there was no safety issue. The shaft was on back order(as if there have been many problems).

Filed Sep 29, 2001 · Suspension · MI

10/31/00 , gm repl engine cradle/frame to alleviate clunk ing noise prt#10288271. Dealer said to have done rack &pinion with no success nothing on invoice for latter. 5/10/01, same noise & vibrat in steer, tech says leak gear ,replac gear assembly prt#26079929.8/8/01 milage#23725 noise is back and the same this time called a worn steering shaft. Replaced prt#26078302 .8/29/01 miles#24608 noise still present . Tech can not identify. Called gm each time they insist the dealer is fixing it ,hardly. They have replaced just about every prt they are fixing by process of elimination. Repairs this extensive on 14928 miles,19988,23725, &still there tell me there is a defect in this model. Every bump is vibrating in the steering wheel &clunking can be felt. Everything feels loose & shakey. Something is just not right and it scares me to think I put my family in this car , with no real answers. It has been the same defect from the first visit to the dealer and it remains. Please help.

Filed Aug 17, 2001 · Body, Steering · OH

Steering wheel would make popping noise when turning. Had take vehicle to dealership, mechanic replaced rack and pinion only. Popping noise reappeared after driving for awhile. Went back to dealer, and pinion was replaced again. Next day, popping noise came back . Consumer went back to dealer, and engine cradle was replaced. Then, popping noise has reappeared. Taking vehicle back again to dealer.