Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 050525006 | 09/01/2005 | 10017542 | Revised front wheel speed sensor replacement procedure. *tt | 11/10/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 02/06/2003 | 54000 | 4 | 12/06/2002 |
| Left front wheel hub assembly failure, tie rod end & elec sensors on lh axle that help operate abs (wheel speed sensors), torque converter slippage.: left front tire was not secure and wobbled during driving due to faulty hub assembly; abs wheel speed sensor cracked causing abs not to work properly; transmission slips out of overdrive under normal highway driving speeds when gearshift is in the od position; car starts off in what appears to be too high of a gear making it very sluggish to move-danger to pull into traffic with this. local gm dealer mechanic stated he has reported the faulty wheel speed sensor problem to gm because many vehicles of this same model have had same problem for which the abs control module had been replaced in error not solving the problem-vehicle makes clicking sound when applying brakes and causes headlights to dim and flash making it appear that i am trying to flash another vehicle with my headlights-this could prove to be extrememly unsafe especially if someone has the belief that my flashing headlights are giving them an ok to make a turn or other maneuver, when in fact i am not.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 11/13/2010 | 163125 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving approximately 60 mph, the rear brake lights were inoperative. the contact was alerted by a driver once reaching his destination. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed that the failure was contributed to the brake multi-function switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 163,125. js | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | 01/02/2001 | |
| 1999 chevy monte carlo z34. no component listed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/25/2005 | 90000 | 20 | 01/05/2004 |
| I have a 1999 monte carlo that repeatedly has engaged the abs brake system for no apparent reason at low speeds only, often decreasing the ability to stop the car. i have seen many published reports of this problem in gm trucks and would like it known its not limited to trucks/suv's.*jb | |||
| 03/25/2005 | 45000 | 1 | 10/15/2004 |
| The consumers son was driving, when al l of a sudden the brakes locked up and did not release. *jb | |||
| 04/06/2005 | 237318 | 1 | 08/13/1999 |
| 1. anti-lock braking system - warning light came on - mechanic checked system determined the system shut down due to corrosion of the abs relay in the fuse block --- 2. brake system worked, abs did not ----- 3. replaced abs relay switch, fuses, and fuse block | |||
| 08/01/2003 | 50000 | 2 | 08/01/2003 |
| This complaint is for the 1999 chevrolet monte carlo. a pulsation was being felt when the brakes were applied (even on dry pavement). the fear is that this defect may cause a future crash. what i eventually discovered is that the ringed gears the wheel speed sensors detect vehicle speed with had cracked. first the left side near 50000 miles; later the right side near 68000 miles. the gap from the crack is sending the abs computer false speed signals. the abs computer does not give a warning code for this. it acts as if trying to stop on ice, even though the pavement is dry (i.e. pulsations in pedal). my temporary fix for the moment was to disconnect a connector for the abs system to cause the abs to shut down and allow non-abs braking. since the fix will be in the hundreds of dollars, i'm hoping for a safety recall. the ringed gear is clearly a defective part.*ak | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| Brake pedal goes down when the car is in stop position as a result moves foward you have to press down the pedal the dealer replace the master cilinder but the car still doing the same thing. i took the car back to the dealer for repair, but they say they cant mach what i say. so what i am suposse to do the car is very unsafe to drive. and they diagnostig was wrong, i got a second oppinion that is mayby the buster, the car stay in the dealer two day and because nothing wrong was found i have to pay for a car rented. where i can take the car for second oppinion with authority over the dealer? i have a warranty in this car.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| The dealer is not showing a record of the replacement of a computer chip they told me they replaced in 04/01 concerning the failure of my brakes at that time. also, i had taken it in for the same complaint on the brake problems atleast 4 times.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2001 | 3 | 05/01/1999 | |
| In wet weather, the brakes on this car take alot longer to stop the vehicle than the driver anticipates. the brakes feel mushy, and the brake pedal has to be pushed down quite alot to even slow down at a somewhat reasonable rate. and even then, the car takes alot of distance to come to a stop. when i called a chevrolet service depatrment, i was told that it was normal for anti-lock brakes in wet weather. however, i have had several cars with antilock brakes before this one, and none of them ever had the problem with slowing down in wet conditions that this 1999 chevy monte carlo ls has had. it has gotten so bad in wet weather, that i finally parked it. it is not safe to drive in wet weather.*ak | |||
| While traveling during wet weather consumer, and when depressing brake pedal, pedal would travel to floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 09/30/2000 | 9999 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Since car was purchased i have complained of poor braking when wheels are wet due to rain,snow or car wash..complained to 2 different dealerships who acknowledged that gm is having brake problems on some models,and there is nothing they can replace to improve the design of the brakes and refused to even take wheels off to check pads and rotors unless i agreed to pay for inspection...after filing previous complaint with nhtsa website,i was contacted by gm for a tech serv bulletin/recall to cut away a piece of the fender liner, engineers said would fix trouble..i brought car to mcguire chevy in marshfied, mass to have recall performed and have noticed no improvement..this design flaw is an accident waiting to happen..at highway speeds,it's always a mystery how hard i'll have to apply brake pedal pressure,and how long i'll have to wait before car actually slows down!...in this day and age to have a major car company at a loss as to how to make a car stop consistently with 4 wheel discs should be criminal,or at the very least negligent!!! gm should be forced to correct this problem immediately! this car will be out of bumper to bumper warranty in february of 2002. please help. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| During inclement weather /rain brake system fails to operate properly. there is a delay of 10 to 15 seconds after brake pedal is pressed before vehicle slows down. dealership has examined vehicle and cut out a part of the wheel well. this repair has failed to remedy the problem. please provide any additional information / documentation.*ak | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 3 | ||
| When coming to a stop at slow speeds and applying brakes pedal goes to floor, no braking action. this has happened 3 times. dealer replaced master cylinder 3 times in january 2000, june 2001, and september 2001.*ak | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 1 | 06/29/1999 | |
| Rear brakes prematurely wore out. also, when applying brakes suddenly, calipers won't release and wheels locked up. dealer said nothing was wrong with them.*ak | |||
| The brakes will not operate to stop the vehicle normally when driven in the rain at highway speeds. the pedal will get hard like there is no power brakes working. after you ride the brake with considerably more effort the brakes will return to normal and slow the car. if they are needed in an emergency situation, they are useless. the car was brought to the dealer when new. the rotors where changed but the problem persists. to this day i have to anticipate the problem when in the rain so as not to get into trouble from it. i think the company knows this is a problem since on the next year designed car the brakes where made much bigger. both in the brake rotor size and the caliper and brake sixe. i am an a.s.e. certified master mechanic so i know what i'm speaking about. contact me if you like and i can explain more.*ak | |||
| 08/02/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes under normal conditions at 25mph pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced master cylinder. manufacture has been notified. please provide additional information*ak. | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied on an incline vehicle will roll forward. dealer has inspected vehicle, h0owever, problem still exists. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| After reading the other consumer complaints about the monte carlos i feel that i should also inform you about the experiences i have had with mine. at a little over 7000 miles my calipers started sticking. i would go to back up or move forward and the right front caliper would make a whining noise. took to the dealership 3 times for that problem and finally on the 3rd attempt the caliper was reconditioned..... problem still exists. the problems with the engine would take way too much room to go into full detail but i would like to briefly explain those problems as well. my car has been in the dealership 5 times now for a total of 17 days for tapping noises in the engine. it has had the pistons, rings, camshaft, lifters, tensioner pulley and flywheel replaced... all this and now the motor is sluggish and feels as though it has lost power.i have been lucky enough that this car hasn't put me on the side of the road yet. but with me being a full time student taking night classes at a college 15 miles from my home it is a scary thing to think that this is possible with a new vehicle.*ak | |||
| 99 | 07/01/1999 | ||
| Brakes failed when they are wet. i'm not sure whether it's just the front brakes. when it's raining out ,it is dangerous.there is approximately a 5 second delay after you apply the brakes.one time in particular i was only going 40 mph, applied brakes, nothing, when they did grab the car went towards the right side of the roadway ,i almost lost control of it.*ak | |||
| 2 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| The pistons and rings were initially replaced after hearing tapping noises in engine compartment. five months later, the cam and lifters were replaced which still doesn't seem to have fixed the engine problems. the brake caliper has hung up numerous times since the car purchased. complaints started for that problem soon after purchase and was finally fixed in may of 2001. june 2001, problem still exists. dealer says in order to check the problem we have to pay diagnostic fee even though the factory warranty is still in effect. june 2001, now the tensioner pulley is bad. what next??? | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 20 | 08/01/1999 | |
| Brakes take 4-5 seconds to apply when wet at highway speed.*ak | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 5 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Brakes fail in rain have been to dealer four times am now going for fifth time please do not wait till somebody is killed before problem is found. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | |||
| During wet conditions only brakes will not engage for approximately 3 to 4 seconds after application, then will catch, resulting in an increased stopping distance, acted just like old drum brakes when they got wet. dealership could not determine cause, but replaced rotors and pads. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Hard to stop in rain at highway speed . pedal goes to floor have been back to dealer 4 times .turned rotors once problem still exsits. *ak | |||
| 01/12/2001 | 2 | 05/22/1999 | |
| Abs operated erratically. firstcrash resulted when consumer attempted to stop while approaching a stop light traveling at approximately 35 to 40 mph under cold/wet weather conditions, and brakes failed to engage. vehicle rear ended another vehicle. dealership examined vehicle at beginning of march, and found nothing wrong with abs. on march 16th, 2001, under rainy/icy conditions, consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 40 mph when she tried to apply brakes. brake pedal went to the floor, and braking system failed to engage. vehicle went into a ditch, causing rear end of vehicle to swing around into ditch, and causing 3 tires to flatten, and $9000.00 of damage. consumer has not been in possession of vehicle since second occurrence. dealership has provided consumer with no information as to the cause of this defect. *ak the brakes fail completely when it gets wet and cold. *yh | |||
| 02/24/2000 | 8 | ||
| Ongoing problem with front wheels locking up on three occasions. vehicle been in dealer shop, and various parts and repairs have been made, but problem reoccurred within a matter of time. *ak the dealer tried to fix the problem eight times, but the problem reoccurs and it was even getting worse. the consumer was afraid of driving the vehicle. *yh | |||
| When driving in rain would apply brakes, and abs system would fail to work until it dried out. pedal would get hard. took to dealer & mechanic put on a new set of pads & rotors. been to dealer twice & finally informed brakes work normally.*ak | |||
| 04/04/1999 | 1 | 01/07/1999 | |
| When riding in the rain brakes will not work when having to make a sudden stop.*ak | |||
| Premature wear of rotors. vehicle has had three sets of rotors in a year. also, when brakes are applied in wet conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.*ak | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1999 | |
| Informed by gm customer service that their 3yr/36,000 mile warranty does not cover anything to do with the brakes, no route to follow to escalate problem! can you advise??*ak | |||
| 03/17/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1998 | |
| When applying the brakes at any speed i feel i don't have the security of knowing i will stop in time. the low traction light is always coming on and now i must replace the brakes. i hit a van because of this. i feel this car is unsafe but proving this is another thing. dealers look at it and tell you that you are the first one to complain. *ak | |||
| While traveling noticed noise from the brakes. dealer repaired brakes 3 times. still has problems. please provide further informaton. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1998 | |
| Hard stopping in rain at highway speeds. dealer serviced brakes, but problem exsits. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 10/08/2008 | 140000 | 1 | |
| I started to hear a slight clicking sound when i pressed on my brakes, only every once in a while, like the sound i would hear when i would hit a pot hole in the road while i was braking and my low traction light would come on. it progressively had started to get worse over the course of the month. i have had two garages look at my car, and they cannot figure out what is making the repeated and very evident clicking sound everytime the brakes are touched. i have had a diagnostic test done on the car and no codes are showing up. they say it could be the abs module, but they are not sure, and that i would have to bring it to the dealership to have it investigated further. they were (the garages) both puzzled at what this sound would be caused by. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 5 | ||
| Consumer complains that the brkae pedal goes down too far, brakes were worn and replaced, also the master cylinder was replaced *jg | |||
| 04/01/2001 | 1 | 09/21/2001 | |
| While traveling in inclimate weather and applying brakes vehicle takse a long time to stop. dealership is aware of problem.*ak *tt | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 5 | ||
| Consumer complains that the brkae pedal goes down too far, brakes were worn and replaced, also the master cylinder was replaced *jg | |||
| 04/05/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brakes intermittently work, usally in wet climate. while traveling at 60-65 mph brakes won't work. pumping & applying pressure when brakes are wet makes it very hard to stop, and vehicle will come to a screaching halt. dealer & manufacturer are aware of the problem, but will not react to consumer's problem. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/16/1999 | 9 | 1 | 06/10/1999 |
| In wet weather you can't stop car, on the highway if you step on the brake pedal it is very hard. often car will go 200 yards or more without any brakes before they engage. there is a special policy on this but didn't help.*ak | |||
| 08/03/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| We have attempted to get this matter taken care of with the dealership and the manufacturer and have been told that the pads and rotors failing on the 1999 monte carlo every 8,000 miles is a normal occurrence, and neither will stand by the warranties that they give nor will they repair the defect.*ak | |||
| 08/14/2001 | 1 | 06/29/1999 | |
| Rear brakes prematurely wore out. also, when applying brakes suddenly, calipers won't release and wheels locked up. dealer said nothing was wrong with them.*ak | |||
| The brakes will not operate to stop the vehicle normally when driven in the rain at highway speeds. the pedal will get hard like there is no power brakes working. after you ride the brake with considerably more effort the brakes will return to normal and slow the car. if they are needed in an emergency situation, they are useless. the car was brought to the dealer when new. the rotors where changed but the problem persists. to this day i have to anticipate the problem when in the rain so as not to get into trouble from it. i think the company knows this is a problem since on the next year designed car the brakes where made much bigger. both in the brake rotor size and the caliper and brake sixe. i am an a.s.e. certified master mechanic so i know what i'm speaking about. contact me if you like and i can explain more.*ak | |||
| 09/20/1998 | 100 | 09/01/1998 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | |||
| During wet conditions only brakes will not engage for approximately 3 to 4 seconds after application, then will catch, resulting in an increased stopping distance, acted just like old drum brakes when they got wet. dealership could not determine cause, but replaced rotors and pads. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak | |||
| When driving in rain would apply brakes, and abs system would fail to work until it dried out. pedal would get hard. took to dealer & mechanic put on a new set of pads & rotors. been to dealer twice & finally informed brakes work normally.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/10/2000 | 3 | 09/01/1999 | |
| After reading the other consumer complaints about the monte carlos i feel that i should also inform you about the experiences i have had with mine. at a little over 7000 miles my calipers started sticking. i would go to back up or move forward and the right front caliper would make a whining noise. took to the dealership 3 times for that problem and finally on the 3rd attempt the caliper was reconditioned..... problem still exists. the problems with the engine would take way too much room to go into full detail but i would like to briefly explain those problems as well. my car has been in the dealership 5 times now for a total of 17 days for tapping noises in the engine. it has had the pistons, rings, camshaft, lifters, tensioner pulley and flywheel replaced... all this and now the motor is sluggish and feels as though it has lost power.i have been lucky enough that this car hasn't put me on the side of the road yet. but with me being a full time student taking night classes at a college 15 miles from my home it is a scary thing to think that this is possible with a new vehicle.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/09/2003 | 65500 | 1 | 10/01/1999 |
| New brake pads installed may 2002. squealed from beginning. then a metal to metal noise began intermittently when applying brakes. took to car repair shop twice, one time being feb. 2003(have receipt) and was told brake pads were still like new. metal to metal noise continued and happened more and more but never constant. finally, on incident date, car made terrible noise each time brakes were applied and would have been a safety hazard to drive. car towed and found that the rotors were completely destroyed and brake pads completely gone in the period from feb. 2003 to oct. 2003. dealer assumed problem was associated with an owner maintenance problem instead of determining why brake rotors went. *la | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads need to be replaced every 3 to 6 months. rotors were cut and then new rotors replaced. i live in a rural area not bumper-to-bumper, city traffic. i also do not ride my brakes. there seems to be a major defect in the monte carlo brake system. i just had to have a new alternator replaced on my 1999 monte carlo. i am very unsatisfied and will definitely not buy another gm product. *jb | |||
| 04/11/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Both rear rotors scored at low mileage from original manufacturer's factory installation, and one rotor scored more than the other, and thickness of metal on rotors different. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| When it rains or snows vehicle is hard to stop. rotors will not stay dry. also, consumer had to pump brakes to stop vehicle. contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was a common characteristic in monte carlos with same style rim.*ak | |||
| 08/18/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1999 | |
| Hard to stop in rain at highway speed . pedal goes to floor have been back to dealer 4 times .turned rotors once problem still exsits. *ak | |||
| Premature wear of rotors. vehicle has had three sets of rotors in a year. also, when brakes are applied in wet conditions pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has inspected vehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate the problem.*ak | |||
| 02/01/2000 | 2 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Disc brake rotors replaced total of 6 since car was purchased new. vehicle still responds poorly to brake input when in rain or wet roads. dealer does not recognize this safety issue even after repeated discussions. with multiple rotor replacement and inability to diagnose and repair brake issues when driving in wet weather, this presents a serious safety problem to me and my family as well as other drivers on the highway. have you had other complaints similar to this one ? *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/17/2002 | 03/01/2099 | ||
| Brake pedal goes down when the car is in stop position as a result moves foward you have to press down the pedal the dealer replace the master cilinder but the car still doing the same thing. i took the car back to the dealer for repair, but they say they cant mach what i say. so what i am suposse to do the car is very unsafe to drive. and they diagnostig was wrong, i got a second oppinion that is mayby the buster, the car stay in the dealer two day and because nothing wrong was found i have to pay for a car rented. where i can take the car for second oppinion with authority over the dealer? i have a warranty in this car.*ak | |||
| 09/21/1999 | 5 | ||
| Consumer complains that the brkae pedal goes down too far, brakes were worn and replaced, also the master cylinder was replaced *jg | |||
| 01/26/2000 | 3 | ||
| When coming to a stop at slow speeds and applying brakes pedal goes to floor, no braking action. this has happened 3 times. dealer replaced master cylinder 3 times in january 2000, june 2001, and september 2001.*ak | |||
| 08/02/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes under normal conditions at 25mph pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced master cylinder. manufacture has been notified. please provide additional information*ak. | |||