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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: clunking or noise when steering

6 of the 276 complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe clunking or noise when steering.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Clunking or noise when steering by model year

  • 2006
    2
  • 2004
    3
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    6
  • 2000
    9
  • 1998
    2
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    1
  • 1995
    2

What owners say

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo ss. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the intermittent steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2009 · Steering · 75,000 miles · OH

I feel something in the steering wheel like a knocking noise. It happened about 2 weeks after I bought the car. You can feel it and hear it when I turn the wheel and even when I don't turn the wheel.

Filed Jun 10, 2009 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the steering shaft on the vehicle failed. The steering made a noise that the dealer was unable to duplicate. The dealer stated that the hub may have been affecting the steering. The hub was replaced at the cost of $3,000 at the contact's expense. The failure became louder and more frequent when making sharp turns. The dealer stated that the driver's side hub needed to be replaced for the second time within a year. They stated that the passenger side hub also failed. The dealer later determined that the steering shaft was the true cause of the failure. There was a recall issued by doorman products regarding the steering shaft, but it only pertained to aftermarket or replacement steering shafts. The contact was not the original owner of the vehicle and could not determine if the steering shaft was previously repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Steering · CT

Clunk felt and heard in steering colum.

Filed Jul 21, 2003 · Steering, Transmission · 31,000 miles · AZ

Mileage 34000 popping noise heard when turning. Found steering intermediate shaft not lubed well enough. Removed shaft lubed. Power steering pump seal leaking, seals out of round. Trans 4th clutch shaft worn out. Pwp sol shorting, replaced 4th clutch sahftm turbine shaft seals converter, overhauled transmission.

Filed Sep 23, 2002 · Steering · FL

Vehicle taken to dealer for "clunk" in steering wheel , repair done and after completeing repair , vehicle no longer travels in straight line . Vehicle weaves at all speeds , pulling to the right then darting to the left .dealer states " no known repair for this defect". Nlm

Questions about the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering noise

Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

6 of 276 owner complaints about the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (2%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2000.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

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