9.9

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
236 miles

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problem #8

Jun 082009

Monte Carlo

  • 1,200 miles
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.

- Asheboro, NC, USA

problem #7

Jun 062003

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • 684 miles
Dealer had to replace vehicle's engine cradle due to a design defect.

- Hudson, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 192003

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
A popping noise was heard, when the vehicle made a turn.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Jul 012000

Monte Carlo

  • miles
We have had this problem since the car was approx. 6 months old. The engine cradle has been changed and the problem has returned. It has been to the service dept. 4 times and they just keep us on a waiting list. The problem is in the steering. When you turn the steering wheel to the left or right, you get a banging or loud creaking noise. We have been told it is safe to drive, but it seems to be getting worse and we are fearful something is going to let go while we are driving. We are very satisfied with the car other then this problem...I hope you can give us some kind of advise or answer to our problem, because the dealer sure has not.

- Verona, PA, USA

problem #4

Aug 202001

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Dealer had the car for ten weeks. GMC platform engineer built engine cradle for this vehicle.

- Carthage, MO, USA

problem #3

Aug 172001

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Steering wheel would make popping noise when turning. Had take vehicle to dealership, mechanic replaced rack and pinion only. Popping noise reappeared after driving for awhile. Went back to dealer, and pinion was replaced again. Next day, popping noise came back. Consumer went back to dealer, and engine cradle was replaced. Then, popping noise has reappeared. Taking vehicle back again to dealer.

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #2

Oct 312000

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Consumer is losing traction on wet pavement, feels like vehicle wants to slide. The wheel were about to fall of shaking bad at high speed due to loose and missing lug nuts. Strut is leaking. Defective tire 235/45/17( no make/model of tire provide) causing vibration, drifting and sliding. Bent wheels replaced causing vibration. Cradle were too short causing the vehicle to creak when turning.

- Kansas City, KS, USA

problem #1

Jun 302000

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Engine cradle mounting welds, which were already weak from factory, came apart from the steering gear which could have caused loss of control.

- Mt Clair, CA, USA