2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 124,000 miles · FL

Owned since 2007, no recalls active, older recall replaced intermediate steering shaft, have same problem again! Also ABS/traction control/speed sensors issue: humming,grinding,trac off lights,ABS lights. Common issue with these cars yet no fix by g.m ??

Filed Jan 11, 2015 · Steering · 120,000 miles · WA

January 11, 2015 2003 chevrolet monte carlo - VIN: [xxx], mileage: approx 120,000 since october 2014, the car shuts off while driving. I loose the power steering and it's very scary if you are on the freeway. It's hard to bring to a stop and sometimes when I shift to park it makes a horrible grinding noise. It always restarts after I sit awhile and drives like nothing has happened. . It has happened numerous times and now it's happening more often. It could cause a bad accident. It's to the point I am very scared to drive it, because I never know when it's going to happen. Last wee it happened three times. I took it in for the recall where they modify the key. It did not help. My excellent mechanic said he has never had a situation like this where he can't figure out what's wrong. (incident information will not let me enter dates). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 11, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 117,000 miles · GA

2 complaints. When starting off from a stop position and making a hard left the service traction system light comes on and the trac off light comes on and the ABS light comes on and the car makes a grinding noise. Only does this at this time. The second complaint is the overhead driver control panel will not come on and then after driving a ways it will come on. When off the air or heat or defrost will not work. I have replaced it once and now it is doing it again. I have not done anything about the lights for the traction.

Filed May 15, 2006 · Brakes · 65,000 miles · KY

Brake/rotor problems. The car has had continuous problems with the brakes vibrating/grinding. I have had two sets of front brakes put on the car, one at 32,000 miles and again at 65,000 miles. At 32,000 miles the car had warped rotors that they said was causing the vibrating. Within a year, they are vibrating again. I am 46 years old and never had car to have warped rotors. The car makes a lot of noise when braking at higher speeds - around 55 - 60. I love the car otherwise, just can't seem to get the brake problems corrected.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Transmission · 41,500 miles · KS

While driving the car to work, heard a clunk-grind sound on a right turn. Drove to work anyway on the freeway - about 15 minutes. When pulling into my parking spot, turning right, the clunk-grind sound appeared again and then just made a grinding sound. After having the car towed to a chevy dealer, was told it was a broken right-front axle. The dealer is currently repairing, but the car is less than two full years old and has only 41,500 miles. I called chevorlet customer service and they are picking up almost 50% of the $600 repair bill. Thank goodness this didn't break while I was driving 75 MPH. On the freeway!

Filed Aug 21, 2003 · Brakes · 11,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

Brake problems, rotors turned before 8,000 miles due to vibration.brakes now ssqueal and pull to the right. Involved in accident hit another car and when I tryed to get it stoped the brakes pulled hard to the right causing me to hit a elect. *ak pole.seat belt did not lock air bags did not deploy.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Brakes · 9,400 miles · IA

2 problems with brake system - (1) brakes squeaked until at least 8,000 miles. (2) front brake rotors required turning after 9,500 miles. Had massive vibration from steering wheel which prompted rotor turning.

Filed Jun 18, 2003 · Brakes · 500 miles · PA

Within 3 weeks after purchase of vehicle, front brakes began squealing erratically, causing abnormal dusting and premature wear of brakes. Problem is continuous.