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 ??
Chevrolet Monte Carlo grinding brakes problems
33 of the 2,120 owner complaints about the Chevrolet Monte Carlo describe grinding or squealing brakes, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical mileage
- 45,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20063
- 20052
- 20043
- 20038
- 20024
- 20012
- 20002
- 19992
- 19983
- 19973
- 19951
Often reported together
ABS 6Premature wear 3Loss of power 3Slipping 2Ball joint 2Won't start 1Warning lights 1
What owners say
Speedometer going nuts. Stuck on 85mph while idle and off as well. Periodically, the trac and ABS lights will come on. When backing up and put in drive to go, the traction active light comes on and car will lug and grind.
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).
While backing out of the driveway the ABS lite came on with warning bells along with the service traction light and trac turned off. Later as I was driving on freeway with these lights on it began to make a grinding noise. I pulled onto the service road and the brakes failed to stop the car so I blew thru the stop sign and pulled into a lot. I turned the car off and let it sit a few minutes. When I restarted I was able to return home with all the lights on. Since then the brakes have been serviced, the tie rod ends replaced, a number of failed repair attempts and $2000 later, same problem. After every trip to the mechanic and 500 plus dollars the problem comes back in about a month. This car often will not start, dead as a door nail. By leaving the key in the ignition, turning it to on and not touching anything for ten minutes, it will reset and start right up. Replacing starter does not solve problem.
I went to turn and my service traction control and ABS lights came on. While turning, I lost power to the breaks and felt and heard a grinding/whining noise in the brakes and could not stop. The vehicle now has a whining noise when turning without braking at all.
2006 chevy monte carlo ss, started to notice the transmission slipping at about 77,000 miles, when stopped and beginning acceleration it hesitates than lunges into gear while making a grinding noise at the same time..checked the transmission fluid and didn't notice any burnt fluid or particles in it....this incident repeated itself for 7 months and today it wouldn't go into drive or any of the low gears...its pretty obvious by all the complaints on various forums that this is a manufactures flaw! Disappointed!!!
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. While the contact was driving approximately between 35-60 MPH the brake pedal was engaged and she could hear a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both front rotors were resurfaced. In addition to the repair, both rear rotors were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000. Updated 06/13/11 *bf updated 1/24/2012 *ln
Transmission is slipping and grinds at random.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact noticed that the steering column was extremely loose and he heard a grinding metal noise. He took the vehicle to a dealer on two occasions and they replaced and lubricated the steering shaft twice. One year later, the failure recurred with the steering shaft. The contact is in the process of having an identical repair made to the vehicle. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 37,902 and current mileage was 49,000. Updated 10-30-08 *bf updated 11/03/08.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles were produced with lower than specified torque on both front brake caliper to steering knuckle attachment bolts. With improper torque, the clamp load at the joint may not be adequate to prevent movement between the caliper bracket and knuckle.
- Risk
- Depending on whether one or both bolts backs out or fractures, the result can be locking of the affected wheel during braking and an abrupt steering input in the direction of the locked wheel, reduced braking and noise from the affected wheel, or severing of a brake hose, increased brake pedal travel, and reduced steering control. Reduced braking or steering control could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers are to tighten both bolts to the specified torque. Owner notification began on june 28, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet 1‑800‑630‑2438 or pontiac 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V287000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
- What is wrong
- These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.
- Risk
- If this condition were present in a situation where stopping distances were small, a vehicle crash could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect for proper booster installation. Boosters found to be improperly located will be removed and reinstalled properly.
Recall number 96V122000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2003 (8 complaints), 2002 (4 complaints) and 1997 (3 complaints).
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