1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo service brakes, hydraulic problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact states the vehicle spins out of control when the brakes are applied. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer, who stated there was no recall. When the vehicle spins out of control the road conditions are normal. The consumer states that the vehicle does make a loud squeaking…”
filed Aug 22, 2005
“On june 1, 2000 I was going to work, while driving down the highway I realized I was going a little faster than the speed limit and pressed the brakes. At that point in time my 1998 monte carlo ls veered to the left and I had no control. The car went through the median to oncoming traffic before I…”
filed May 4, 2003
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…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 33 | 20% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 44 | 28% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 43 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.