2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems

Filed Dec 13, 2025 · Brakes, Engine · TN

I took my car into Freeland Chevrolet for the recall my car was running great,when i picked it up it was idling rough and smoking on my way home it was stalling out at every stop causing me to loose control of power steering and braking creating a safty haszard called them the next day and told them about it which they already knew because the manager was outside when i started it up. They said it was thowing 11codes when i brought it in saying that was the problem,which i could not have drove it their in that condition and never would.got in touch with corp office. In the mean time I had it towed back to them on DEC1,,,.Because its undrivable. Then on Dec11 got a call from corporate say i had to pay 253.00 for a Diagnostic also they told them it was throwing 21 codes when i brought it in.whats the Truth? they endangerd many lives by letting me drive that car off the lot.That tells me they have no regard for the safety of the public. my car is still there

Filed Nov 21, 2020 · Steering · 113,115 miles · OK

Power steering high pressure line may fail prematurely of the 20,000-24,000 mile service replacement. Had to replace this multiple times and it's leaking again from the hose.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 50,000 miles · UT

I was driving on the freeway and my steering was tighter at 75 MPH. My ABS light came on which has flashed on before about 6 times but quickly went off. I thought those time my car was just having a computer fluke. But this time the ABS light was lit with my steering tight. Traction control light came on and said it was off. My brakes started to lock on me as I tried to pull over which was a hassle considering I couldn't turn the wheel easily . Eventually I was able to pull over without a major accident although it was a close call. It took more than 1/2 a mile to get my car to stop. My car was towed. The wheel hub was so damaged that the repair shop said that they are surprised it didn't fall off. The sensors were just floating around . Thus my ABS and traction control warning lights turning on and off. This vehicle has never been in an accident or any other situation to cause this damage. My vehicle had 50,000 original miles at time of failure. The sway bar completely broken. Which I was told the repair shop has seen several gm vehicle's with this sway bar problem. My lower control arm had to be replaced as well as it was damaged with the other components. I do have proof of repairs.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number:14v400000 (electrical system); however, while driving at 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the power steering seized. Also the entire warning panel illuminated and all electrical power seized. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/29/15*cn the consumer stated the vehicle would also buck like it was about to stall. The consumer discontinued driving the vehicle. Updated 11/13/15

Filed Oct 9, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · 63,000 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While traveling at an unknown speed and approaching a traffic light, another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The steering wheel and the brakes intermittently locked while attempting to avoid the other vehicle. A police report was filed and the driver sustained whiplash, headaches, neck pains, and left shoulder pains that required medical attention. The passenger sustained whiplash and headaches, which also required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e044000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v190000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2012 · Fuel system, Steering · 90,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While the vehicle was parked the contact turned the steering wheel and heard a clicking sound in the steering. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing who stated the steering knuckles detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 09e005000 (steering) may be related to the failure. The contact also noticed fuel leaking from the fuel regulator that could be associated with the federal safety agency recall campaign number: 07e021000 (fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:pressure relief devices); however, the recall was for an after market pressure regulator. The contact confirmed that the vehicle had original parts. The manufacturer was made aware of both failures and stated the VIN was not included in either recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Steering · 46,500 miles · NY

Clunking noise in front end felt through steering wheel when turning.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Steering · CA

Concerns with loud clunk noise from front of vehicle turning maneuver / steering wheel rotation.

Filed Apr 5, 2011 · Steering · 7,900 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle steering wheel would exhibit an unusual clunking and popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed a defective steering shaft that would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 7,900 and current mileage was 17,906.

Filed Jan 18, 2011 · Steering · 40,817 miles · CA

Clunking noise in steering wheel.. Local aaa repair center gave me a service bulletin listing this as a problem with the steering intermediate shaft in various gm models since 2000. The above mentioned shaft was replaced and the clunking went away I have the replaced shaft gm's original fix was a lube kit(which did not last) then they listed a new "fix" change the shaft. I would like to know if the federal safety agency has reviewed this problem since this is a part in the steering wheel and problems were identified in the 2000 year models? Why wasn't there a recall on this?