Model year record

1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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

Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1995–1999 generation
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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.

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