1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 27%of 169 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 119,461miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 27% of the 169 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 119,461 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission failled at 119461 reverse reaction drum out like alot of these models this year cost1945 to repair. Then, at 127892 the park neutral switch out/ anti lock light stays on ,turn signal switch doesn't work , air conditioner doesn't work, front rotors on car have to be special ordered because hubs machined short, and Chevrolet has no recalls on any of it. Lots of people have problems with transmission, and some of the others to guess we will never buy another genral motors vehicle, and recomend that they wouldn't neither.”
NHTSA complaint #10029221, filed 2003-07, 119,461 miles“Since new brakes work inconsistently. Taken to 2 dealers and independent garage several times. The only answer they found was to adjust rear shoes. However this does not fix problem. Sometimes you step on the brakes and the car just won't slow down. Usually right before you run into something the brakes seem to grab. Whenever I have a friend drive my car they comment on how scary the brakes are. This car has a lot of basic flaws I can live with but I would like brakes. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #732806, filed 2000-09“Internal loss of coolant started shortly after purchase. When I determined that it was an abnormal amount, the warranty was done. Car is presently down until I can afford the head gaskets replacement and possibly replacement of a cracked head. Upon state inspection, leaking rear wheel cylinders were discovered on both wheels. Also, both rear struts were determined to be faulty. Whenever it is very cold, the accelerator linkage sticks and I must shift to neutral to stop without sliding. …”
NHTSA complaint #717092, filed 2000-01“I have had to replace the pads and rotors on this braking system 3 times within the past year that I have had the car. I can't afford to keep spending $200-$300, this often for brakes going bad.”
NHTSA complaint #702673, filed 1999-01“I have had to replace the master clynindal, rotor and brakes 4 times since purchase. The most recent, 12/30/98, was 1 month after the 3rd time. The brakes fade, grind and disappear altogether. I have just missed many accidents. The car is currantly in the shop after loosing the brakes completely. The repair manager has told me it is now the air hose for the antilock brakes and that my rear brakes were completely gone. I have had to pay for 3 of these brakes jobs for a total of $900. I am scared to drive this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #701758, filed 1998-12Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 24 | 15% |
| 2002 | 37 | 16% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 49 | 39% |
| 1998 | 24 | 24% |
| 1997 | 36 | 22% |
| 1996 | 47 | 30% |
| 1995 | 45 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
25 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsSeats
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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