1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 9% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,000 miles. 5 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.
“Air bag on passenger side dash has lifted up - the vinyl cover has lifted off. There was no impact or any other reason for this to happen. The air bag is still in the dash and has not imploded but I am fearful that this might happen. Chevrolet has said they will review the problem and perhaps may or may not pay 50% to having the air bag repaired which they say means installing an entire new system. I contend that this is a defect and Chevrolet should take care of the problem free of charge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072512, filed 2004-05“The contact owned a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The contact stated that all of the air bags deployed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 198,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10786395, filed 2015-10, 198,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 60 MPH, the contact was unaware of an approaching curve. She overcorrected the turn, struck the guard rail, sped down an embankment, and crashed into the side of a house. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained severe head, chest, and neck injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10191557, filed 2007-05, 60,000 miles“Brakes failed at 25 MPH causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. Damage to vehicle was $2100. Vehicle had been taken to dealer numerous times in past, beginning in august of 2000. Dealer replaced calipers/pads, and turned rotors. Dealer said there was nothing wrong with brakes. Also, neither airbag deployed.”
NHTSA complaint #880488, filed 2001-02“While driving approximately 45 MPH, vehicle had direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, failing to protect occupant in this crash. No prior problems with airbag system. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #841506, filed 1999-06Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 | 26 | 9% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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