1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 10% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, 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.
“On september 24, 2015, my wife was driving our Monte Carlo. Unbeknownst to her the car began smoking underneath, causing loss of control with neither steering nor braking capability. Other drivers, noticing the smoke, were attempting to notify her of the impending fire. She was able to drive about another mile before losing control and crashing into a tree on my neighbor?s yard. The car became completely engulfed in flames and was destroyed. Were it not for several good samaritans, and police and fire personnel, she would have been killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937463, filed 2016-12, 190,000 miles“My brake lights (except for raised third brake light) have stopped working and even replacing a brake light switch did not solve the problem. I have just learnt that my brake lights were not working and this is after spending $100 at a dealership to fix the problem!”
NHTSA complaint #10250009, filed 2008-11, 103,500 miles“While on vacation in williamsburg va. Heard annoucment over the intercom at a cracker barrel resturaunt .. Owner of white chevy Monte Carlo with md tags go to your car asap.. When arrived in parking lot.. Manager of rest. Was standing next to my car with a fire ext. And the engine was engulfed in flames.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10081289, filed 2004-07, 106,000 miles“Cigarette lighter fails to function- fuses have been replaced- even tho' not indicated as faulty. Entire unit [inner] has been replaced and outer lighter pieces have been replaced also - both multiple times. New unit will function for short time but then fails again.”
NHTSA complaint #10058286, filed 2004-02, 30,000 miles“Arrived at work after about a 20 minute drive. Went to change into my uniform and my supervisor paged me over the intercom system telling me I had to get to my car immediately. When I arrived a co-worker was standing there with a fire extinguisher as my car was smoking from under the hood. I tried to release the hood but the cable had melted through. While waiting for the fire department to arrive, the car attempted to start its self causing the flames to get bigger as it was shooting smoke out of the tailpipes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189325, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113258Sep 19, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on…
- 10027804Nov 1, 2008General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
- 10016464Jul 1, 2003Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 40% |
| 2006 | 29 | 26% |
| 2005 | 87 | 73% |
| 2004 | 151 | 66% |
| 2003 | 49 | 31% |
| 2002 | 55 | 24% |
| 2001 | 77 | 28% |
| 2000 | 45 | 19% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 | 41 | 26% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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