1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo brakes problems
39 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 55 MPH steering wheel locked up. Consumer tried to unlock it but was unable to do so. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, and hit a median steel barrier. Then, vehicle rolled three times and landed upside down on the highway. Upon impact, both frontal airbag did not deploy. Driver sustained neck and back injuries and was transported by ambulance, to the hospital. Vehicle was totaled.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Steering 30 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints