no report yet
Front: anchorage
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
1995 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 169 owner complaints about the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2009. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems
169 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
43Service brakes, hydraulic13 crash/fire/injury
25Power train
19Engine and engine cooling
16Suspension3 crash/fire/injury
14Exterior lighting1 crash/fire/injury
13Visibility
11Electrical system
10Seats
10Vehicle speed control
4110 other systems13 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 43 | 13 |
| Power train | 25 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 19 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 14 | 1 |
| Visibility | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 1 |
| Seats | 10 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 41 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS.
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Best & worst years
1995 vs. every other Monte Carlo year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monte Carlo median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo safety ratings
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and the recalls they led to.
- DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCENo recall
In owners' words
What Monte Carlo owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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.
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