1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 164 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 4% of the 164 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Dt: 1997, Monte Carlo, cruise control was set for 68 MPH. Consumer went to turn off at an exit and the cruise control would not shut off. Because of this vehicle would not slow down ,causing a collision. Consumer and other occupants were injured. The driver was braking hard but could not slow down vehicle. The vehicle was on a interstate highway, when accident occurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10125407, filed 2005-07, 65,000 miles“While waiting at a traffic light, the vehicle was rear ended. As a result, the accelerator throttle malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to jump a curb and land in a ditch. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained severe injuries to his neck and back and was taken to hospital for treatment.”
NHTSA complaint #10044835, filed 2003-12, 100,000 miles“For the past 6 months, my car engine races from 3000 to 5000 RPM making the car very difficult to control and stop. On several occasions, I have come close to getting into an accident because the car is difficult to stop or wants to lunge forward when I am stopped at a light. I have brought the car back to my dealer four time since december. When I bring it there - the car is acting normal so they claim the car is acting at factory spec. I brought it to the dealer on 4/14/2000 - I had it in park and the engine was running at 3000 RPM. …”
NHTSA complaint #721501, filed 2000-04“Problem has always been rough idle or not starting.in the case of the fuel pump engine check light was not on and we were told there could not be anything wrong.broke down on way home.had spark plug wires/ altenator and.fuelpump replaced.sparkplugs have only been cleaned.”
NHTSA complaint #714837, filed 1999-11“While pulling out of a parking space consumer put vehicle into reverse and vehicle started to drive in reverse at high speeds . Consumer had foot on brake, but vehicle was not stopping. Contacted dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #8014611, filed 2002-07Related 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 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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