Chevrolet Monte Carlo premature wear problems

Filed Jul 6, 2011 · Suspension · 65,000 miles · NY

Very uneven and premature wear of rear tires on 2007 chevrolet monte carlo ss due to defective spindle rods. Tires were replaced.

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 3, 2003 · Body, Brakes · PA

These issues listed below are troubles I have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02, front bumper paint began to peel. Bumper repainted./5/02 rear speakers begin to crackle and quit working. Replaced./30/03 took vehicle to chevrolet garage due to vehicle pulsating when stopping and the car having trouble starting. Front and rear rotors found warped and resurfaced. Cars fuel pressure regulator found to be leaking down and was replaced. 8/21/03 car pulsating again when stopping. Returned vechicle to chevy garage. Found rear rotors rusted again and replaced rear rotors. Was told tires were cupping in rear. Rotated tires on 8/22/03 and found score mark on rear drivers side rotor. 8/22/03 returned vehicle to chevy garage showed service manager the defect and was told the part would not be replaced at this time eevn though rotor was scored. S.mgr stated this was normal condition due to brake pad metallic lining. 8/24/03 contacted gm customer service about issue. Asked to have new rotors and brakes put on vehicle. Response was "gm is aware of issues with our brakes and rotors, but if there is no defect the part would not be replaced." I restated about the score mark on the new rotor and was told sorry nothing they could do at this point. 9/2/03 while oil was being changed two bolts where noticed missing from the transmission pan. Will be serviced on 9/4/03 repair pending. 9/3/03 vehicle having trouble starting again. Engine hesitates for 10-20 sec. Will be addressed on 9/4/03 this vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it. I need new brake pads and new rotors due to defects in parts. Vehicle has 7yr/100,000 mile warranty. Do I have a lemon?

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2000 · Brakes · MI

Abnormal brake rotor wearing.

Filed Nov 4, 2000 · Brakes · CA

Too much pedal pressure req'd to stop car. Brakes/rotors worn out at 36,ooo miles , front and rears.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Brakes · WV

Premature wear of rotors. Vehicle has had three sets of rotors in a year. Also, when brakes are applied in wet conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.

Filed Oct 14, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OH

At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer to replace water pump, after complaining to gm dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at my cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads.

Filed Oct 14, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · 70,208 miles · OH

At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer replaced water pump. After complaining to gm the dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 miles dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734293

Filed Sep 14, 1999 · Brakes · PA

Hard pedal with brake fade when stopping from highway speeds - due to warped rotors. Since dealer turned rotors, brakes make klunking, clicking grinding noise during low speed application, but squealing noise at highway speeds with no application. Abs activates prematurely over the slight bumps and won't return control to driver, but no error lamp. Service manager advised gm feels this is normal operation.