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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 7 of 169 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
27 crash reports1 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
169 reports
120,000 miles · Feb 11, 2009
Suspension
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 …
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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.
NHTSA ODI #10258369
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2009
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingSteering
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
NHTSA ODI #10257760
Mileage unknown · Feb 6, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY 95 CHEVY MONTE CARLO HAS AN INTAKE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10257756
Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2006
Tires
WRITER OWNER OF 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO TIRES DETREADED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SUGGEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE AND RECALL TIRES MFRD IN FINLAY OHIO. *TS THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC, AND AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THEY DIAGNOSED THE OTHER THREE TIRES REMAINING AS HAVING BUMPS ON THEM. THE TIRES WERE OVAL SHAPED AND…
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WRITER OWNER OF 1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO TIRES DETREADED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SUGGEST NHTSA INVESTIGATE AND RECALL TIRES MFRD IN FINLAY OHIO. *TS THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MECHANIC, AND AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THEY DIAGNOSED THE OTHER THREE TIRES REMAINING AS HAVING BUMPS ON THEM. THE TIRES WERE OVAL SHAPED AND THEREFORE COULD NOT BE BALANCED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10147587
165,000 miles · Sep 15, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
DT: THE CALLER SAID CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT HOLD TO A CERTAIN SPEED. IT KEPT ACCELERATING EVEN WHEN HITTING THE BRAKE. IT DID NOT HOLD AT ANY SPEED. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THIS HAPPENED THE LAST TWO TIMES WHEN SHE USED THE CRUISE CONTROL. SHE WILL NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL NOW.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10136597
112,018 miles · Jul 30, 2005
Suspension
THE CAR WAS SENT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE DEFECT WAS FOUND. THE SERIAL # OF THE CAR IS [XXX]IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE SAME MODEL CAR HAD UNDER RECALL#94V23000 BALL JOINT MOUNT DEFECT. CHEVROLET SAYS THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR. THIS WAS FOUND BEFORE ANY ACCIDENTS OR FAILURE HAPPENED. THE CAR IS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO…
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THE CAR WAS SENT TO A LOCAL GARAGE AND THE DEFECT WAS FOUND. THE SERIAL # OF THE CAR IS [XXX]IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THE SAME MODEL CAR HAD UNDER RECALL#94V23000 BALL JOINT MOUNT DEFECT. CHEVROLET SAYS THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR. THIS WAS FOUND BEFORE ANY ACCIDENTS OR FAILURE HAPPENED. THE CAR IS UNABLE TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECT. *JB UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #10130658
137,000 miles · Feb 16, 2005
SuspensionCrash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT CONTROL ARM AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED , AND THE VEHICLE COLLIDED INTO BRICK WALL. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10107117
125,000 miles · May 25, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN COMING TO STOP, THE CRANK SHAFT PULLEY BOLT SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10074208
Mileage unknown · Mar 8, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 WITH 3.4 LITER ENGINE. HAS SIGNIFICANT ISSUE WITH OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE ENGINE BLOCK CONTAINS A HOLE WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO UTILIZE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THIS MODEL DOES NOT USE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THE HOLE WAS PLUGGED BY GM AND IS INACCESSIBLE FOR REPAIR WITHOUT RE…
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1995 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 WITH 3.4 LITER ENGINE. HAS SIGNIFICANT ISSUE WITH OIL LEAKAGE DUE TO MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE ENGINE BLOCK CONTAINS A HOLE WHICH WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO UTILIZE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THIS MODEL DOES NOT USE A DISTRIBUTOR CAP. THE HOLE WAS PLUGGED BY GM AND IS INACCESSIBLE FOR REPAIR WITHOUT REMOVING BOTH TIMING CHAINS, THE ENTIRE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND CYCLINDERS. I HAVE CONTACTED GM TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS WHICH HAVE BEEN ESTIMATED AT $1500- 2000. THEIR ONLY RESPONSE IS TO OFFER A CERTIFICATE WHICH COULD BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF A NEW GM PRODUCT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH SEVERAL REPAIR OUTLETS AND WAS INFORMED THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE ENGINE IN MY VEHICLE MAKES IT MUCH MORE DIFFICULT AND COSTLY TO REPAIR. VIN:[XXX] CURRENT MILAGE 95212. *AK UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #10060697
113,000 miles · Feb 10, 2004
Steering
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING, MAKING IT HARD TO STEER THE VEHICLE. RECALL 00V311002 WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
Consequence & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
EA98019 · Degraded Braking Performance
Opened Aug 31, 1998 · Closed Dec 13, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
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