1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo service brakes, hydraulic problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled immediately upon starting the engine. The vehicle was restarted but immediately stalled again. The abs light also illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for service.”
filed Oct 10, 2006
“Brakes do not work during inclimate weather. Loses a quart of oil per 500 miles. Blows by smoke through exhaust when starting.”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 22 | 14% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 27 | 12% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 24 | 9% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 11 | 5% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 45 | 36% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 20 | 20% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 33 | 20% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 43 | 25% |
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.