1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
The 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, SUSPENSION:REAR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, potentially affecting up to 5,942,840 vehicles.
Recall 07E088000 — EQUIPMENT
| 121,680 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
View full details →Recall 81V025000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 5,821,160 vehicles affected
Defect: THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE LOWER REAR CONTROL ARM TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE. THE REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORTS AND POSITIONS THE REAR AXLE. FRACTURE OF THE BOLTS WOULD ALLOW THE CONTROL ARM TO DROP FREE.
Remedy: BOTH REAR CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED AND STUD SNAPPED RESULTING IN FAILURE.
WHEEL CYLINDER FELL APART.
Safety Rating for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 1976 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1977 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1978 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1979 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1980 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1981 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (current)
- 1982 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 2 complaints
- 1983 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 1 complaint
- 1984 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 3 complaints
- 1985 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 7 complaints
- 1986 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 6 complaints
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