1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 47about this part
- Share
- 30%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 47 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 30% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1996 z34 with 78000 miles on it. In the last month my anti lock light kept coming on in the dash also the low track would come on sometimes I took it to the dealer yesterday 5-2-03 to have it checked out, they found computer scan brake light switch open. Left rear sensor, left rear excessive speed variation, left rear open short they ordered a left rear hub and sensor at my cost I had to pay up front 469.19 for the part to be ordered also 65.00 for the labor plus when the part comes in I have to pay another 130.00 for r/r the left rear hub . …”
NHTSA complaint #10016957, filed 2003-05, 78,000 miles“At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer replaced water pump. After complaining to GM the dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 miles dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*734293”
NHTSA complaint #10006994, filed 2000-10, 70,208 miles“Braking problems: I own a 1996 chevy Monte Carlo and I have recently been experiencing braking problems. The low track light comes on periodically and I lose almost all of my brakes. It is very difficult to stop and I feel this needs to be investigated, it seems that I am not the only consumer with braking concerns and problems. Someone is going to get killed.”
NHTSA complaint #10014417, filed 2003-04“My brakes had to be replaced at 22,000 approx and 46,000 and each time I was told the reason was poor metal--by a mechanic and service director--the pads were gone and the rotors eaten away. I've been driving for close to 50 years w/o having experienced anything like this.”
NHTSA complaint #714531, filed 1999-11“At 70208 miles dealer replaced water pump at my cost, again at 91000 miles dealer to replace water pump, after complaining to GM dealer agreed to warranty parts and labor. 2 water pumps in 91000 miles! #2 brakes at 48911 dealer replaced front disc and warped rotors. Again at 91000 dealer says rotors are warped again and replaced, both times at my cost. 2 sets of rotors in 91000 miles! Neither time were the rotors visually damaged or worn from disc pads.”
NHTSA complaint #734293, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 96V122000Jul 1, 1996These vehicles were assembled with one of the four brake booster tabs not properly located in the front of dash reinforcement assembly.Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1996, Lumina 1996
Related 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…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
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 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
41 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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