1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.
“Door and electrical window . My power window's will not go up or down. The control button will not even move. I sometimes have to lift my passenger door to close it. I also have paint chipping off of my wiper assembly and the body of my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10010887, filed 2003-03, 75,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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