1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 8% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles.
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.
“Power steering locked up when making a left turn. At first it happen with my son driving, was fine one day, and like something broke the next. I took my car to my mechanic, they said they have seen 3 monto carlo's that month having the same problem. I have owned numerous vehicles in my life and have never had this kind of problem. It is a very dangerous situation. Then when driving it to my mechanic, thank god my son was in the car with me, and helped me muscle the car through the turn, or there would have been a serious accident. Also the gas gauge has never given a accurate reading. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016691, filed 2003-04, 118,000 miles“I bought this car nov of 1999. I started experiencing problems with the car dying without warning anywhere from 30-70 MPH. This is very dangerous because it has done it to me while crossing traffic to enter a parking lot. This vehicle has been to a dealer, central Chevrolet of north branch, to be fixed. They found several emission pcs bad and replaced. This did not correct the problem. It immediatly went back in and they have yet to find the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #721090, filed 2000-04“My 97 chevy Monte Carlo has had no lower brake lights for some time . I had my car checked by an auto electrician and was told that the problem was so severe and it would probably never find the source of the problem. I am very concerned with this issue being it may cause serious injury to my self/family or others. As I drive on the road I notice many autos of the same year and type have the same problem so I know its not only my vehicle .I thought it could of been the factory installed security system so I had it uninstalled to come to the fact that it was not the security system after all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221331, filed 2008-03“Consumer has been experiencing problems with fuel pump assembly. The consumer smells gas while driving. In addition, fuel pump makes noise. Also, consumer has been experiencing problems wit anti-lock brakes. Brakes don't stop when they should. The defect described above complies with investigation number ea98019.”
NHTSA complaint #831122, filed 1998-11“While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, mechanic determined that the gas tank needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10081757, filed 2004-07Related 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…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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