1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 25 mph, the transmission gears slipped out of place. A local mechanic attempted to replace the transmission and did not have all of the necessary components to do so. The manufacturer could not identify or locate the correct…”
filed Oct 8, 2009
“Transmission slips. When trying to enter the freeway, there is no pull, I've nearly been hit twice because of this. Told the dealership and they said they couldn't duplicate problem so they wouldn't fix it. Everyone I know who owns this same year and model has experienced the same problem. One…”
filed Sep 16, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 12 | 29% |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 25 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.