1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving 85 mph, the steering wheel became loose and caused the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician advised that the lower pinion bearing for the…”
filed Dec 13, 2012
“My 97 chevy monte carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my…”
filed Mar 16, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION…Campaign 03V527000 · Dec 11, 2003
Steering problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 7 | 17% |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 21 | 19% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 16 | 7% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 38 | 14% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 16 | 16% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.