1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,426miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 6% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,426 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Reocurring electrical problems. The car has not been driven even 100 miles the last year and a half because it wont pass inspection. The emission system has gone out. Since we've had the car we've had to replace the ignition system and the windows kept going off track. As of now the passenger side window will not go up. I cant afford to get it fixed since I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and I'm on permanent disability through social security.”
NHTSA complaint #10040818, filed 2003-09, 120,852 miles“Bought car july 12, 1996, july 29, 1996 broke down due to #6 injector staying open. Replaced.sept 9, 1996, found improper leak down rate on fuel injectors.installed fuel injectors.34,610 miles check engine light on, found #3&5 cylinders misfiring. They put injector cleaner in.40,323 miles #1,#3 & #5 cylinders spark plugs & wires burned.43,000 miles #2 cylinder spark plugs & wires burned.they want me to pay for this problem, but why do they keep burning out. Have 2 more to burn. Called chevy, they said the same wires have to burn twice.I saw many complaints about this on NHTSA website. …”
NHTSA complaint #708045, filed 1999-06“Engine check light comes on, car runs rough, engine speed varies with fast idle, engine stops while car is moving - loss of power steering and brakes, hard to start - takes several tries, random engine surging - 3 near misses - engine will speed up to 3000 RPM without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #539858, filed 1998-08“Engine check light keeps coming on & staying on after starting vehicle. Had taken to dealer at least 10 times for problem. Each time mechanic repaired vehicle, but engine check light continues to come on.”
NHTSA complaint #845925, filed 1999-08“When driving at any speed the engine check light came on. Consumer states the vehicle has been in the shop four times, and there is an oil leak. Dealer can't determine what is the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829708, filed 1998-10Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
47 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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