1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 164 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.
“Twice automatic transmission failed, slipping back and forth into neutral, and then slammed back into gear. Automatic transmission was replaced, same problem occurred with the replacement. Owner had pieces of transmission that came from transfer case. Please describe details.”
NHTSA complaint #8015318, filed 2002-08“Left rear bolt that held the control arm on to the axle broke off. It was noticed when vehicle was being backed out of the garage. Vehicle was checked at the dealer. And no evidence of previous damage was found.”
NHTSA complaint #10042463, filed 2003-10“Intermittent problem with vehicle shifting into neutral or out of fourth gear, and lose power at highway speed. Dealer inspected the vehicle and was unable to find anything wrong. Can NHTSA help in this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #844122, filed 1999-08“When changing gears from drive to reverse there is a 40-55 seconds delay before actually engages the gear. Dealer says this is normal, has put in a new transmission, defect is still occurring.”
NHTSA complaint #820366, filed 1998-01Related service bulletins
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 29% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 60% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
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 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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