1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 4% of the 155 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“While driving vehicle will surge forward and backward, which may cause loss of vehicle control. Dealer restarted the computer and changed spark plugs. Been to dealer 6 times.dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834612, filed 1999-02“Upon cold start, idle raced at 2800 RPM and wouldn't drop to normal 800 RPM even after braking and brief steps on gas pedal. Racing even continued when car shifted into neutral from drive. Problem continues even after dealer servicing on 11/24/2000where service bulletins checked, finding nothing ($46.41 charge) and throttle body cleaned and linkages lubed. Dangerous condition continues. Only solution I have found--turn on ignition, let car idle race a few minutes, then turn off ignition. When ignition is then turn on again, idle appears to function normally at around 800 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #738575, filed 2001-01Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
47 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsAir bags
7 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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