1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
244
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
The 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 244 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (29 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (21 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, potentially affecting up to 401,003 vehicles.
Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Recall 01I014000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS IS REDUCED MORE THAN A DRIVER WOULD EXPECT.
Consequence: THE BRAKING COULD FEEL DELAYED MOMENTARILY WHEN LIGHT OR MODERATE FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS OR AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH.
Remedy: DEALER WILL MODIFY THE FRONT FENDER LINERS TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE CLOSEOUT PANELS IN THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 2004.
View full details →Recall 97V065000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 50,709 vehicles affected
Defect: THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
View full details →Recall 97V017000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| 349,331 vehicles affected
Defect: SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
View full details →Recall 94V230000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 221 vehicles affected
Defect: A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
Consequence: IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
244 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WERE FAILING. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $250. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 94V230000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN; THEREFORE, NO COMPENSATION WOULD BE PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
MY 95 CHEVY MONTE CARLO HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
I'VE HAD A NEW STARTER REPLACED,ALTERNATOR,RADIATOR,POWER STEERING RACK,AND NOW IT HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM, CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP? TIRED OF SPENDING MONEY. CAR SHAKES REALLY HARD WHEN ITS COMES TO A STOP LIKE IT WANTS TO CUT OFF,THEY SAY ITS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
View all Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
97023A — SEAT BELTS
RECALL CAMPAIGN INVOLVING REPLACING THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE. *TT
97003 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
RECALL 97V-017 - PIVOT AND (PULSE/DIMMER) WINDSHIELD WASHER SWITCH - GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT WHICH RELATES TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN 1994 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX, 1994-95 BUICK REGAL, OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME AND 1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA/MONTECARLO MODEL VEHICLES - SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED...
CAMP95C40 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
CAMPAIGN BULLETIN ANNOUNCES A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 1995 LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO VEHICLES, THAT MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A PARTIALLY OR FULLY BLOCKED VACUUM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK. THE VACUUM DISTRIBUTION BLOCK PROVIDES VACUUM TO THE TRANSMISSION VACUUM MODULATOR, THE BLOCKAGE CAN RESULT IN A HARSH SHIFT OR SLOW RESPONSE. TO...
431060 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
BINDING OR STICKING INSIDED LOCK RODS. *TW
436604 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK. *TW
94267 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
PRODUCT CAMPAIGN 95-C-12 - CERTAIN 1995 LUMINA AND MONTE CARLO MODEL VEHICLES HAVE A RIGHT HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE THAT WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTATCHMENT COULD ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE. TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 1990 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 0 complaints
- 1991 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 1 complaint
- 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (current)
- 1996 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 255 complaints
- 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 218 complaints
- 1998 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 129 complaints
- 1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 170 complaints
- 2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 332 complaints
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