repaired · 2017 Q3
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
1998 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 100 owner complaints about the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-701 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems
100 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
16Steering1 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
9Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
6Engine
5Visibility
5Seats
2611 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 20 | 3 |
| Steering | 16 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 4 |
| Air bags | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 1 |
| Engine | 6 | 3 |
| Visibility | 5 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 26 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1998 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
Engine and engine cooling
Risk. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL…
no report yet
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT.
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
1998 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
'70'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'90'91'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and the recalls they led to.
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESLed to recall 04V-090
- POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURELed to recall 03V-527
- DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCENo recall
- POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What Monte Carlo owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THE VEHICLE SPINS OUT OF CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THE CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE SPINS OUT OF CONTROL THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE NORMAL. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE DOES MAKE A LOUD SQUEAKING…
ON JUNE 1, 2000 I WAS GOING TO WORK, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY I REALIZED I WAS GOING A LITTLE FASTER THAN THE SPEED LIMIT AND PRESSED THE BRAKES. AT THAT POINT IN TIME MY 1998 MONTE CARLO LS VEERED TO THE LEFT AND I HAD NO CONTROL. THE CAR WENT THROUGH THE MEDIAN TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC BEFORE I…
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE HIGHDROPLANED INTO A DITCH AS A RESULT. PH CONSUMER COMPLAINED PREVIOUSLY OF DELAYED STOPPING ESPECIALLY IN WET WEATHER. *TT
Own a 1998 Monte Carlo?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.