9.2
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 1,833 miles
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I have a 2000 Monte Carlo ls coupe that I purchased on 10/2000. I started experiencing front brake vibrations at 11000 miles. The dealer said the front rotor went out-of round and they resurfaced them. This vibration returned at the 22000-mile mark. Back to the dealer I went and this time they had to replace the front rotors. Well the car just reached the 32000-mile mark and the vibration is back. Again I see the dealer for this problem and this time theyre claiming that this is a wearable item and they can not cover it under the vehicle warranty, and that there would a charge. Apparently something is causing this problem to recur every 11 12 thousand miles, and I know itS not my driving habit, I have driven different cars/trucks for 28 years and never had rotors to warp. I called the GM customer service number and all they would say is that they agree with the dealer, though they filed it and gave me the file #1-120464560. Ive heard and read of this same problem from other owners of Monte Carlo and ImpalaS all around the 2000 2003 models. So it looks like GM doesn't want to look at this problem or do anything about it until something bad happens.
- Plainville, CT, USA
Rotors have not been replaced but the shaking is getting worse.
- Versailles, KY, USA
Vehicle suddenly shuddered upon braking, had longer than normal stopping distance. Hit debris in road, causing wheel and alignment damage. All four rotors determined to be prematurely warped, probably due to defective manufacturing. Chevrolet disllowed claim for repairs, citing "no service records for vehicle at dealership from where purchased"!
- Fremont, CA, USA
Rear brakes wobble, causing a bad vibration that can be felt through the seat when driving. At around 11,000 miles I took the car back to the dealer. The rotors were turned on all 4 wheels. This helped, but after about 2000 miles the wobble and vibration returned. I feel there is a problem with the anti-lock brakes causing the vibration, because when I mash on the brakes hard the vibration is much less, sometimes no vibration at all. The car does not want to stop well unless pressing hard on the brake pedal, especially when wet. I am sending you this message because I feel there is a problem with the anti-lock braking system and I am tired of being treated like I am a liar and I am stupid. I have driven several hundreds of thousands of miles and I know how brakes are supposed to work. The brakes on this car do not perform properly. My driving habits allow me to get 70,000 plus miles on a set of brakes. I currently have a 1999 Dodge Ram with over 70,000 miles, that will not need brakes for another 30,000 miles probably. I need your assistance in this matter. Thank you.
- St. Libory, IL, USA
Abnormal brake rotor wearing.
- Davison, MI, USA
- Stevensville, MD, USA