1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 24%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 24% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At approximately 4 pm I was driving with three other people in my car on the street in the south saint louis county(railroad crossing weber rd and close to new hampshire) and we were going across the railroad, when all functions of my car died and the brakes .steering. Engine , all went off and I got scared but in the heat of the moment I pulled my emergency break and pulled the car to a stop. All these happened on a very well paved street., and all happened just when I crossed the railroad tracks. I was very frighten as well all the people in my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10640636, filed 2014-10, 175,000 miles“On june 1, 2000 I was going to work, while driving down the highway I realized I was going a little faster than the speed limit and pressed the brakes. At that point in time my 1998 Monte Carlo ls veered to the left and I had no control. The car went through the median to oncoming traffic before I regained control. The marks on the road were felt to show that my brake system had locked up. (I do have the police report and pictures of the scene).”
NHTSA complaint #10016988, filed 2003-05, 40,000 miles“Dt: the contact states the vehicle spins out of control when the brakes are applied. The consumer has contacted the manufacturer, who stated there was no recall. When the vehicle spins out of control the road conditions are normal. The consumer states that the vehicle does make a loud squeaking noise. The brakes have been replaced once during the past year, and have been repaired at least 3 times since then. The vehicle spins out of control during normal braking procedures. The service dealer states that the brakes are wearing unevenly.”
NHTSA complaint #10133717, filed 2005-08, 58,000 miles“Consumer states while traveling 40 MPH when depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle highdroplaned into a ditch as a result. Ph consumer complained previously of delayed stopping especially in wet weather.”
NHTSA complaint #8023969, filed 2002-12, 100,000 miles“The vehicle has intermittent brake failure during wet or rainy conditions. The brake pedal will go to the floor and requires pumping to get the pressure back up. We have had the vehicle to 2 different dealerships. The dealer was unable to duplicate concern has a potential for catastrophic results. An associate of mine whom is a district service manager for general motors has informed me that there is a bulletin out on the brake pressure modulator valve for the w-body vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #784557, filed 1999-10Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
- 10017542Sep 1, 2005Revised front wheel speed sensor replacement procedure.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 24 | 15% |
| 2002 | 37 | 16% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 49 | 39% |
| 1998 | 24 | 24% |
| 1997 | 36 | 22% |
| 1996 | 47 | 30% |
| 1995 | 45 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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