Chevrolet Monte Carlo power steering loss problems

Filed May 19, 2017 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · FL

I took my car into john hall chevrolet on 5/19/2017 to have the ignition recall done.prior to my taking it there I was experiencing several issues with my car that no single diagnostic could quite pinpoint.needless to say I replaced several things yet to no prevail.the car would just stop running luckily before I reached over 10 MPH and on several occasions while trying to turn in traffic I lost power steering.all while the key was in the on position.finally a more updated sensor scanner detected an electrical issue within the ignition itself.when I went to the dealership I was told they would only do what the recall required them to do. Even though I told them what it was doing and asked if they could check to make sure I didn't have to worry about leaving there and the car shutting off and /or no power steering I was told no .I would have paid to know,to have them scan it, whatever.needless to say after they fixed their part the car is still doing the same thing.even when the man brought me my car I asked how did she start? He said not good and walked away. Also I left them with 1 key shouldn't there have been something done to both? My car may be old but she's been well maintained .great strong motor and alot of new parts. The starter and fuel pump were pretty much wrecked by the little electrical issue within the ignition. Confused and overheated simply trying to start the car and hope it stays running.it's that electrical issue that keeps saying yes enough voltage then nope can't have it. It's been proven not only by scanning but by reading and testing .

Filed May 29, 2015 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · IL

2001 monte carlo ss; I've had many different occasions on where the car just dies while I'm driving it. They had a recall for the "ignition key" I took it in, they "fixed" the key-not the ignition, and still, to this day, the vehicle continues to die while driving, which includes loss of power steering completely. Luckily, I have not had a car accident due to this issue, but it's still scary when it happens. It happened again today, 5/29/2015 while driving and completely lost steering control when it died.

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Steering · MI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact applied the brakes and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a cement divider. The back seat passenger suffered a broken nose and received medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. In addition, the power windows stopped working. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 98,000 miles · IA

While driving my 2001 monte carlo ss at 65 miles per hour on the interstate the car would shut off on its own leaving no power steering, brakes, or power to anything. The car did this several times. I contacted gm directly when this started happening. Basically I was told too bad and they couldn't help me. June 5, 2014 summary history display store 01 servc01 total r/o's 1 total serv. Days 3 make cv chevrolet ln# ro.no. Ro. Date.. Miles. Adv/tech j# t operation code. Description 600760 04/20/2007 98020 a 7368 31973 1 c 32ctz001 check engine lig 4757 june 5, 2014 r/o close out store 01 servc01 desc. Cv monte carlo blck 01 | 4. Labor 211.40 0.00 0.00 | | 5. Parts 6.96 0.00 0.00 | | | 8. Misc 14.95 0.00 0.00 | | 9. Tax 13.11 0.00 0.00 | |10. Est $ [ ] totals c 246.42 w 0.00 I 0.00 | | | complaint customer states the check engine is on | | dies while driving andm doesn't shift well | | cause performed diag sys check and found dtc p0128 engine coolant | | temp incorrect. And p1811 shift adapt. | | correction needs new thermostat for p0128 | | needs valve body and pressure control solenoid for p1811 |

Filed Apr 5, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 125,000 miles · AZ

I would be driving down a road and suddenly the engine would die. I would immedeiately have no power steering nor power brakes. This happened several times. I have now stopped driving the car. No codes would show. My mechanic cannot find anything. When I take it to him, it did not act up. It is intermittent. Sometimes it would start right back up. Other times it would take hours or many hours before it would finally restart.

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Steering · 54,403 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the power steering failed and there was a leak from the low pressure hose twice. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer each time where it was diagnosed that the power steering hose needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired both times but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer who inspected and diagnosed that the low pressure hose had split in half and needed to be replaced. The power steering fluid was cleaned and refilled with new fluid. The power steering pump was also replaced as well as the low pressure hose. The contact also stated that the hydraulic steering unit failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54403.

Filed Oct 24, 2011 · Steering · 40,000 miles · PA

Power steering assist fails at slow speeds making parking difficult and turning the wheel while stopped difficult. Steering wheel binds and is resistant when this happens, and is most notable after vehicle is hot and has reached temperature. Some clatter noise occurs when this happens. I did complain to the dealer in detail while under warranty, but was told that nothing was found. Warranty has since expired , and I suspect that this problem either has no solution or would not be handled with a satisfactory outcome. I have read that others have experienced this type of failure with the 2007 monte carlo, prompting me to notify you that this may be a wide spread safety issue affecting this model vehicle.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Steering · 54,403 miles · WA

Complete power steering failure in a curved intersection. Heard a whine in motor for about a week before the event. Was able to complete the turn and drive the six blocks to home using very hard manual steering. Had to have a new power steering pump installed for $336.00.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Steering · 10,000 miles · NY

2006 chevrolet monte carlo lt w/ flexfuel engine. 1. I was exiting a highway and the steering became stiff and hard to control. It progressively got worse. 2. A power steering hose ruptured/split, total failure of hydraulic assisted steering. 3. Part was replace by dealer via warranty replacement. Dealer said they were aware of a raising trend, but no recall was issued.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Fuel system · 65,000 miles · NJ

I have a 2003 chevy monte carlo ss. On july 31, 2009 the vehicle stalled while on an entry ramp onto the garden state parkway. I lost power steering and braking but was able to pull over to the shoulder and restart the vehicle. Over the course of the next several weeks the vehicle would stall intermittently either at stop lights, approaching stop lights/signs, while turning in the middle of intersections or while highway driving. I initially took it upon myself to pop the hood and see if there were any obvious issues. I noted a leaking fuel fitting that would spew fuel when moved around in the slightest. I brought this to the attention of my local chevy dealer. They replaced the whole fuel line (I was told they cannot just replace the little plastic fitting), the fuel injection system was 'serviced' and I was told my steering column had to be replaced because the knuckle joint was about to snap because it was almost fused. Several days later the stalling issue arose again. I brought the car back to the dealership and they had it for 2 days (I even let their mechanic take the vehicle home in the hopes of reproducing the issue). They were unable to offer a solution because they couldn't have the vehicle stall while in their possession. Several days later it again stalled. I contacted gm corp. And they said that I need to bring it back to the dealership again to look at. This stalling issue does not happen frequently enough to be able to diagnose while in their possession and I am being told that there is nothing that can be done. I have no confidence in driving the car because I lose all power functions (I.e. Steering/braking). The vehicle only has about 65,000 miles on it and has been maintained properly. The dealership even told me the car is 'in good shape'. This is a serious safety issue and a potential threat for accidents.