Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1995 - Service brakes - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1995

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
01I014000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	I	09/26/2001	ODI	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	09/24/2001	01/07/2002
Defect Summary	This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1999 chevrolet monte carlo z34 passenger vehicles. the braking performance in wet weather or wet road conditions is reduced more than a driver would expect.
Consequence Summary	The braking could feel delayed momentarily when light or moderate force is applied on the brake pedal while driving on wet roads or after going through a car wash.
Corrective Summary	Dealer will modify the front fender liners to remove a portion of the closeout panels in the front wheel wells at no charge to the consumer. this service will be available through august 2004.
Notes	Gm has decided to conduct a customer satisfaction campaign to modify the vehicle if an owner has experienced a greater than expected reduction or delay in braking on wet roads.owners can contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, concerning this program.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
970801735026	08/01/1997		54419	Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc	04/07/1998

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA98019	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/31/1998	12/13/2001	DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
	Alleged that substantially reduced braking capability and/or delay in brake activation when the brakes are wet.

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
12/01/1998		2	02/01/1995
	Brakes: felt like stop distance was too long, replaced rear brakes, still not right, went to replace front brakes and discovered a collapsed hose not holding air, replaced, okay now. power locks failed on and off for 2 years, do not work at all now. rear leather seats split at seam on top near rear windshield. not due to wear and tear, rear seat rarely used.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
12/30/1998		4	01/01/1995
	I have had to replace the master clynindal, rotor and brakes 4 times since purchase. the most recent, 12/30/98, was 1 month after the 3rd time. the brakes fade, grind and disappear altogether. i have just missed many accidents. the car is currantly in the shop after loosing the brakes completely. the repair manager has told me it is now the air hose for the antilock brakes and that my rear brakes were completely gone. i have had to pay for 3 of these brakes jobs for a total of $900. i am scared to drive this car. i seen on the complaint listing for my car numerous complaints for this exact problem, some with injuries. the parts used to repair must also be defective. chevy must be waiting for people to die before there is action taken. the manager at the dealership is also is stumped. they have tried everything. they appear to be sincere and helpful. i am at wits end. i can not continue to pay for what must be a defect in the car design. i must wonder how many people may have died from this problem and have not been reconized? please assist me in resolving this. i am not getting anywhere and fear for my life. trading in the car is not a good option for me at this time. thank you, joyce kaman.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/11/2003		1
	This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. vehicle description: 1995-1999 chevrolet monte carlo z34 passenger vehicles. the braking performance in wet weather or wet road conditions is reduced more than a driver would expect. *ak
			04/04/1997
	Inadequate braking, especially at highway speeds.
04/01/1998			07/17/1995
	While traveling at 55 mph the driver applied the brakes which did not work causing him to use the manual brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
			02/01/2001
	No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
12/22/2001
	Turn signal and brake lights went out. also, abs light came on. contacted dealer. please add vin. *ak
		99	01/01/1998
	Abs light comes on. anti lock brakes do not work. this light constantly stays on. sometimes the brakes feel like they are locking up or braking apart.
10/23/1999		10	06/01/1996
	Repeated brake repairs,and abs brake failure is a ongoing problem that has not been resolved. *ak
09/29/2000			04/01/1995
	Since new brakes work inconsistently. taken to 2 dealers and independent garage several times. the only answer they found was to adjust rear shoes. however this does not fix problem. sometimes you step on the brakes and the car just won't slow down. usually right before you run into something the brakes seem to grab. whenever i have a friend drive my car they comment on how scary the brakes are. this car has a lot of basic flaws i can live with but i would like brakes. thank you.

	When appyling the abs brakes pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in a collision. please give any further details. *ak
10/28/1996		2	09/15/1994
	Vehicle crashed because abs failed. pedal was depressed to floor with no stop. also neither of front air bags deployed in either crash.
01/27/1999		3	10/01/1998
	I have had to replace the pads and rotors on this braking system 3 times within the past year that i have had the car. i can't afford to keep spending $200-$300, this often for brakes going bad. *ak
09/11/1998
	Abs brake problem; when hitting a bump, the abs warning light comes on and stays on. the vehicle has been in the shop 12 times for brake problems in the last 15 months. everything on the system has been replaced at least once. consumer continues to experience brake problems. please describe details. *ak
06/10/1997
	Abs brake problems; the system keeps failing. when hitting a bump in the road the abs warning light comes on and stays. also, when starting the vehicle the light will come on. the dealer not able to detect the problem with the system. *ak
06/01/1997		4	01/01/1995
	Abs brakes failed, had to replace all components in brake system.
09/15/1997
	Consumer has been experiencing problems with the abs. when brakes get dust on them or get wet when applied, they grab and the wheels lock, causing a skid. vehicle is being repaired by the dealer. *ak
		1
	During normal operation vehicle experiences extended stopping distances, cause unknown. ak consumer had problems with brakes acting soft on occasion. the dealer replaced brakes, the next day the brakes went soft again. yh
11/01/1995
	Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. problem still occurs. *ak
02/27/1997		0
	While driving vehicle about 30-35 mph & coming to a stop, started to apply the brakes (abs); they did not kick in like they were suppose to. vehicle was stopping further than necessary. *ak
08/19/1996		6
	Owner has abs brakes; brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes are used; dealer could not find anything wrong, but was told her vehicle wasn't safe to drive; also, brakes sometimes just don't work. also rear defogger inoperative due to short. *ak
11/24/1996
	Abs brake failure, applied brakes and they locked up , no control of vehicle, impact 1:00 position, speed 5mph. *ak

	Abs anti--lock brake light keeps coming on, took to dealer, the harness was replaced twice and the module once . *ak
		1	10/01/1995
	Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy, also on snow and icy road abs brakes locked up. *ak

	Abs brakes perform erratically w/occasions of failing to stop vehicle. numerous components replaced with no change in condition. please describe details. *ak

	Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 35mph, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags failed to deploy, also on snow and icy road, brakes locked up. *ak
06/20/1995		0
	Poor performance of abs brakes.
02/20/1996
	In wet surfaces the brakes will go to the floor intermittenly. *ak

	When applying the brake sometimes go to floor, sometimes car is like car not going to stop have abs anti-lock brake . tt
10/11/1995
	Failure of the anti lock brake system and poor performance on the driver and passenger side air bag did not deploy. tt
07/28/1995
	Abs system failed, resulting in accident. tt
05/01/1995
	Abs brake system motor failed, pedal fade, abs light came on. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
02/03/2003	119461	1
	Transmission failled at 119461 reverse reaction drum out like alot of these models this year cost1945 to repair. then, at 127892 the park neutral switch out/ anti lock light stays on ,turn signal switch doesn't work , air conditioner doesn't work, front rotors on car have to be special ordered because hubs machined short, and chevrolet has no recalls on any of it. lots of people have problems with transmission, and some of the others to guess we will never buy another genral motors vehicle, and recomend that they wouldn't neither.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

	Consumer states of having problems with the brakes abs system. dealer was contacted. mr
		10	02/15/1997
	Brakes fail intermittently during wet weather conditions.
10/10/1998		2
	Vehicle was assembled without a brake spring kit. car was involved in two minor accidents which could have occurred as a result of faulty brakes. manufacturer is unaware of the incident, and repairs were made at owner's expense. *ak
10/12/1997
	While traveling 65 mph suddenly swerved then applied force to the brake pedal, leading to a skid, causing consumer to run into a enbankment. *ak
05/29/1997		1
	While coming off a ramp and attemping to make a right turn applied brakes automobile did not stop. consumer hit a curb. no injuries were sustained. consumer states she messed up the right side of her automobile. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
05/01/1997		5	03/01/1997
	Replaced rotors and pads several times in a year rear brakes are allways out of adjustment. *ak
01/27/1999		3	10/01/1998
	I have had to replace the pads and rotors on this braking system 3 times within the past year that i have had the car. i can't afford to keep spending $200-$300, this often for brakes going bad. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
04/19/1996		1
	Brake pads are worn out and rotors are wearing. yh

	Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front pads and shoes. also state shoes and pads need replacing every three months. dealer cannot determine the cause. *ak
11/01/1995
	Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. problem still occurs. *ak
10/23/1996		1	02/11/1995
	Brakes pads replaced/brake rotors resurfaced due to noisy brakes.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
02/03/2003	119461	1
	Transmission failled at 119461 reverse reaction drum out like alot of these models this year cost1945 to repair. then, at 127892 the park neutral switch out/ anti lock light stays on ,turn signal switch doesn't work , air conditioner doesn't work, front rotors on car have to be special ordered because hubs machined short, and chevrolet has no recalls on any of it. lots of people have problems with transmission, and some of the others to guess we will never buy another genral motors vehicle, and recomend that they wouldn't neither.*ak
04/19/1996		1
	Brake pads are worn out and rotors are wearing. yh
11/01/1995
	Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. problem still occurs. *ak
10/23/1996		1	02/11/1995
	Brakes pads replaced/brake rotors resurfaced due to noisy brakes.
09/19/1996		4	07/10/1995
	Failure on the steering wheel and column, when making a left and right turn the steering column makes a popping sound. ak door gaskets stick to door when opening, door on passenger side does not close properly, dealer has put shims behind door latch and it was a sloppy job, wind is heard around door area. rotors were turned with less than 6000 miles. slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
05/01/1997		5	03/01/1997
	Replaced rotors and pads several times in a year rear brakes are allways out of adjustment. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
05/13/1998		1
	Rear brake cylinder and shoes failed . yh
10/01/1999		2	08/01/1998
	Internal loss of coolant started shortly after purchase. when i determined that it was an abnormal amount, the warranty was done. car is presently down until i can afford the head gaskets replacement and possibly replacement of a cracked head. upon state inspection, leaking rear wheel cylinders were discovered on both wheels. also, both rear struts were determined to be faulty. whenever it is very cold, the accelerator linkage sticks and i must shift to neutral to stop without sliding. occasionally the engine has raced at over 3000 rpm for several minutes after the accelerator pedal has been released. the head gasket problem has happened to several other persons i know with the 3.1 engine. four different mechanics have told me that this is a very common problem with these engines after 30000 miles. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
11/01/1995
	Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. problem still occurs. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
09/23/1996		1
	Whinning type noise comes from the engine compartment because vaccum hose failure. yh

	Driving at approximately 30 mph consumer had to make a sudden stop, but brakes did not work, resulting in an accident. brake specialist stated that brake vacuum hose was defective, but does not know if it caused the accident. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
11/01/1995
	Upon depressing the brake pedal ,at times, the pedal goes to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance/ brakes fade away. also, pedal becomes very difficult to depress, problem occurs on wet or dry pavement. dealer has replaced the master cylinder/brake booster/front rotors and pads and rear shoes only. problem still occurs. *ak