10.0

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

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problem #4

Jun 072000

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Both front back rest would move while traveling (would not lock in place) vehicle taken to independence repairs shop for repairs; condition was still reoccurring. Independence repairs shop took vehicle to dealer and was informed that the seat only would lock when brake are applyed. Can NHTSA share some light on this matter.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 232000

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Driver's and passenger's seatbacks do not lock in the upright position. Seats were designed to only lock up upon applying brakes.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 251998

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The front passenger bucket seat fell forward during normal and abrupt stops. The seat back locking mechanism was either missing or not working properly.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 151998

(reported on)

Monte Carlo

  • miles
While driving driver's seat does not lock, allowing seatback to fall forward while driving. Dealers noted this is the design of vehicle, and seatback only locks in an accident.

- Miramar, FL, USA

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