1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 03V527000Dec 11, 2003750,283 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Rack and pinion
  Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1997–1998, Buick Regal 1996–1998, Chevrolet Lumina 1997–1998 +5 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft…

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at…

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NHTSA investigations

• EA98019Degraded braking performanceClosed · Aug 31, 1998
• PE98023Degraded braking performanceClosed · Apr 23, 1998

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