Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering noise problems

Filed Aug 2, 2013 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo ss. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel made a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the intermittent steering shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2013 · Brakes, Suspension · 98,000 miles · OH

I just purchased this vehicle. The car is in great condition. However, for a vehicle with low miles, these problems should not be an issue. Abs braking system problems; suspension problems; noise in the tires. Abs light comes on and ABS pump is making a humming sound; suspension, I have popping sounds when turning at slow speeds; loud humming sound coming from rear tires (I have read about the caliper issues with this model vehicle) I have yet to take and address the caliper problem but, my guess is that the brake calipers will need to be replaced. If these problems are happening to more and more of these cars, why has gm not recalled and fixed some of these problems. Mainly, the brake problems. This a potential life threatening problem. I am afraid to drive this car; I am worried that the breaks will fail, and I will crash the car. This saddens me that gm, the monstrous car manufacturer, has not fixed this problem that they sure know of. I will not be buying another gm model, and "I will" let others know all the problems I have had with gm model cars; this is not my first gm but, "will be" my last.

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 Sep 20, 2011 · Steering · 79,000 miles · IN

I am currently having problems with my steering at different intervals. When taking the interstate exits on 4 recent occasions my power steering fails and it is hard to turn the steering without veering into another lane. I am also having lack of power steering intermittently when I am not accelerating or when I come to a stop light. This morning when turning the wheels the power steering pump is making a loud noise. I have had this problem 4 times before and the power steering pump has been replaced and I have had the steering gear (re-conditioned) replaced 3 times. I checked the power steering fluid and it is full. This is costly and dangerous when it occurs.

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 Nov 2, 2009 · Steering · 75,000 miles · OH

I feel something in the steering wheel like a knocking noise. It happened about 2 weeks after I bought the car. You can feel it and hear it when I turn the wheel and even when I don't turn the wheel.

Filed Oct 30, 2009 · Steering · 26,083 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo ls. The steering shaft made a clanking noise when making a left turn. The steering shaft was replaced in year 2005 at 26,000, and then in year 2007 at 47,000. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 08e063000 (intermediate steering). The manufacturer was notified, and she was advised that she would have to pay for the repairs to remedy the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09.

Filed Aug 26, 2009 · Steering · 94,000 miles · FL

2000 chevy monte carlo with steering problems. Loud "popping" or "clunking" noise when turning at slow speeds. I've found several recalls for 2000 chevy monte carlo but it states my car isn't affected. Older model cars have issues with wear & tear but if there is a consistent problem with a make/model of car I would hope gm would investigate and prevent accidents. While going through the list of complaints it's very obvious it is a continuous problem and should be addressed asap. How many lives need to be lost before a total recall is issued?

Filed Jun 10, 2009 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the steering shaft on the vehicle failed. The steering made a noise that the dealer was unable to duplicate. The dealer stated that the hub may have been affecting the steering. The hub was replaced at the cost of $3,000 at the contact's expense. The failure became louder and more frequent when making sharp turns. The dealer stated that the driver's side hub needed to be replaced for the second time within a year. They stated that the passenger side hub also failed. The dealer later determined that the steering shaft was the true cause of the failure. There was a recall issued by doorman products regarding the steering shaft, but it only pertained to aftermarket or replacement steering shafts. The contact was not the original owner of the vehicle and could not determine if the steering shaft was previously repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.

Filed Jun 8, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 1,200 miles · NC

I have a 2000 chevy monte carlo with 56,000 miles on it. It has been nothing but trouble. Have had alot of repairs on it. Now it has a popping noise in the steering column, and loud front end noise. I was told the steering column problem had a recall on it,because one of my friends chevy impala had the same problem and theirs was fixed under recall. I contacted chevrolet, they said there was no recall on my monte carlo. Seems if thre is a defective part on this model, gm should replace it with no charge .also, the frontend has had a very loud roar in it since we purchased it used with 12,000 miles on it. We replaced the tires,which did not help, and I was told the front hubs had defective bearings which did not have enough grease and could not be greased. My friend replaced the front hubs on their chevy impala with improved hubs and corrected the problem. I have had numerous electrical problems with this car,including the electric windows repaired four times,starter, altenator, turn signals and hazard flashers, paint, the car is supposed to be black, instead it's black and white polka dot. I believe this car should be declared a lemon under the lemon law. I have put way to much money into this car with just 56,000 miles on it. I would appreciate your help on my problems with this car, as I believe there should be a recall on the front hubs and the problem in the steering column. I can't afford to keep spending money on this car, I just keep throwing good money after bad.I think gm should repair these problems at no charge. Thank you very much for your time.