7.8

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,689 miles

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problem #21

Feb 032003

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 119,461 miles
Transmission failled at 119461 reverse reaction drum out like alot of these models this year cost1945 to repair. Then, at 127892 the park neutral switch out/ anti lock light stays on, turn signal switch doesn't work, air conditioner doesn't work, front rotors on car have to be special ordered because hubs machined short, and Chevrolet has no recalls on any of it. Lots of people have problems with transmission, and some of the others to guess we will never buy another genral motors vehicle, and recomend that they wouldn't neither.

- Onaway, MI, USA

problem #20

Jul 022002

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The dealer stated that the reverse drum in transmission came apart.

- Monticello, MN, USA

problem #19

May 062002

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I understand this is a common problem in this model car. If this is such a big issue with this part why has GM not made a recall? this is a bad design by manufactures engineering. To replacement or fix this problem is very expensive to do. It would be nice for the manufacture to own up to a bad design.

- Union City, MI, USA

problem #18

Mar 162001

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Transmission blew while driving vehicle. Metal pieces flew everywhere. There was no prior warning. Vehicle stopped in middle of traffic. Had managed to get vehicle to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that transmission needed to be replaced. Was not repairable.

- Farmington, CT, USA

problem #17

Mar 011999

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Got in the vehicle one morning and it wouldn't go over 25 mph. Vehicle had no warranty and was not yet paid for. Dealer wanted an extreme amount to fix transmission. Took car to aamco, technician said they found a bunch of metal shavings and everything had to be rebuilt. My friend and I bought the same vehicle from the same dealer at the same time. A month after I had my transmission fixed, he was going down the highway and lost speed. Found he could not go over 25mph. He drove straight to johnny londoff and traded it in on a Blazer. My neighbor started having trouble with his 95 Monte Carlo later that same year. None of us had received a recall notice yet all three transmissions went out. No explanation for the metal shaving except for similar instances I've read on the internet from Chevrolet's survey results. I recently bought new tires and was complaining to the mechanic about the problems I've had with the car, mainly the transmission, he said he had several complaints on the same thing and thought it was recalled. He pulled up a recall campaign # 94068 for the hydra-matic 4T60-E transaxle for 1995 Chevy luminas and Monte carlos. The recall came out in October of 1994. He also gave me a list of technical service bulletins that describe the same behavior with metal shavings. I contacted GM and they found the campaign but told me I would have to call the dealer to see if my VIN# qualified for the recall. I got home that evening and had a message on the machine to call GM customer service regarding my earlier call. I returned their call and they contacted the dealer for me. The dealer ran my VIN# on the viss system and said my vehicle had no active recalls on it. So my vehicle wasn't manufactured at the same place that the others that were recalled were, but two other people encountered the same problem as I had without being part of the recall. I don't know where my VIN says my transmission was made but I think they all should be checked out

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #16

Jun 122000

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The reverse reaction shaft failed while accelerating to highway speed. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. I've been told by a number of mechanics that this is an extremely common problem in this vehicle, though I was not aware of it at the time of purchase. I think this defect needs to be investigated, and those that paid for costly repairs should be completely reimbursed.

- Arlington, TX, USA

problem #15

Nov 181999

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A defective drum and 2nd clutch housing in the transmission is causing premature failure of transmission.

- Middletown, OH, USA

problem #14

Feb 222000

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission makes noise.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #13

Nov 261999

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed, the only gear to work was reverse.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #12

Nov 071999

Monte Carlo

  • miles
No summary

- Denison, TX, USA

problem #11

Aug 051998

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving transmission cuts off inadvertentl. This happens with no prior warning.

- Excelsior Springs, MI, USA

problem #10

Feb 141999

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Car stuck in like a 2nd gear default....veh will not shift dlr stated that there was metal shavings in trans fluid....advd that it would take 3000$ to replace...when in gear veh wines and buzzes...trans. Slips while shifting..

- Gilberts, IL, USA

problem #9

Jan 221999

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The park pawl has broken off and shot into the transmission while driving. Dealer has been contacted.

- Stanley, NC, USA

problem #8

Aug 131998

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed causing it to be noisy and move while in park/neutral.

- Baldwinsvi, NY, USA

problem #7

Oct 201998

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed to operate at 42,000 miles. Believed that defect was permaturely done with this low mileage. Dealer notifed.

- Lowell, MA, USA

problem #6

Aug 141998

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
After putting the vehicle in gear it jerks and makes loud noises. Dealer was contacted and stated that the transmission pan has a lot of metal in it and needs to be rebuilt.

- Fort Washington, MD, USA

problem #5

Jul 011995

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Cracked transmission.

- Richmond, IN, USA

problem #4

Sep 051997

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission reverse reaction drum failed.

- Clifton Pa, NY, USA

problem #3

Aug 111996

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Transmission fails to shift down during acceleration.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 011996

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Transmission leaks.

- Saint John, IN, USA

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