10.0

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

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problem #2

Apr 072001

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ball joint failure, broke from lack of lubrication, on left side while moving at low speed of 3-5 mph. Vehicle was taken to an independent shop for repairs. The failure could have been fatal if it occur on highway.

- Lakewood, CO, USA

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problem #1

Aug 192000

Monte Carlo

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving front suspension control arm/ball joint broke, causing suspension to collapse, and a loss of control. Dealer has been contacted.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

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