1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“This is my second gm vehicle with the same malfunction. First, the windshield wipers would not turn on. Then the right blinker would not work (stays solid, doesn't flash). Then there was a small fire accompanied by a lot of smoke coming from the steering column. This is a 1997 chevy monte carlo…”
filed Dec 27, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 17 | 40% |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 29 | 26% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 87 | 73% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 151 | 66% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 49 | 31% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 55 | 24% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 77 | 28% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 45 | 19% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 10 | 10% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 41 | 26% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 11 | 7% |
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.