2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: harsh or hard shifting

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 Apr 14, 2009 · Suspension · NY

When backing up and turning the wheel or going forward and turning the wheel, there is a clunking noise coming from the front end. I've had a garage check the front end and they can't find anything loose. As a precaution I've changed tierods, hub assemblies and bushing, still can't find the problem.

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 29, 2005 · Steering · MO

Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation. The car dealer has temporarily fixed this problem twice and it is now happening again. I was told there is not a part available to fix it permantly and they won't fix it again under warranty until there is a recall.

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 Feb 11, 2004 · Steering · 77,000 miles · FL

I bought my 2000 chev monte carlo new in jan 2000. At approx 20000 miles I took it into the dealer because of 'rattling & clunking" noise in steering column. The dealer determined that it was the 'intermediate shaft" - it was fixed/replaced by the dealer at that time. At 37k miles - the same problem. Again, the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. Now, at 77k miles - the same problem again. This time the dealer and gm will not pay for or cover the repair. While everyone admits that this is unusual - they say "it is out of warranty". I believe that a failure of this part is a significant safety issue and should be investigated. According to a source at the dealer - the failure of this part is a common complaint, however, replacing this unit 3 times is not a common occurence. Your file odi id # 10037817 make reference to the same issue as mine. I greatly appreciate your looking at this. Thanks.

Filed Jul 18, 2003 · Transmission · 43,074 miles · WI

While driving at any speed up hill and with no warning the transmission decelerated even when the consumer's foot was on the accelerator and it was difficult for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. *ak the transmission leaked fluid and barely moved. The dealer replaced the transmission drive assembly and the extension housing. The transmission slipped and slammed into gear. The dealer replaced the transmission again. *scc

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.