Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 255 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V122000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
3,591
Reported to NHTSA
1996-07-01
Owners notified
1996-07-05

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH ONE OF THE FOUR BRAKE BOOSTER TABS NOT PROPERLY LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF DASH REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION WERE PRESENT IN A SITUATION WHERE STOPPING DISTANCES WERE SMALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER BOOSTER INSTALLATION. BOOSTERS FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED PROPERLY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip33
Electrical system: ignition16120,852 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module16
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator13
Engine and engine cooling: engine1175,385 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline980,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system9
Power train: automatic transmission980,000 mi
Unknown or other992,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system770,208 mi
Structure: body: door7
Air bags: frontal5
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system5
Seats484,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Steering: hydraulic power assist system4
Vehicle speed control4
Electrical system: wiring3
Engine and engine cooling392,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe386,000 mi
Equipment: electrical392,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.3
Fuel system, gasoline392,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock3
Structure: body: trunk lid3
Tires3
Vehicle speed control: cruise control3
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys225,703 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module278,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor270,208 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2116,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2
Air bags1
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly180,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Equipment1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel/propulsion system1148,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1
Power train: manual transmission1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Service brakes, hydraulic192,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1181,545 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure192,000 mi
Suspension1
Suspension: front: control arm1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: cables1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1
Wheels1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.