1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 9%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 9% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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“The gas tank on my 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has rusted through and is leaking.it has 38550 miles on it and it has been kept in a garage.the cost to repay it is about $800.00. I feel this must be a defect in the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10041714, filed 2003-10, 38,500 miles“Fuel tank is leaking due to rust. The seem in the rear portion of the tank is rusted though. The car has only 70000 miles. The tank started leaking at 62000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10162286, filed 2006-07, 62,000 miles“The fuel tank cracked which caused fuel to leak. The consumer was forced to refuel the vehicle more often. The dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10059320, filed 2004-03, 35,113 miles“While driving through a small puddle of water vehicle shuts off because the intake valve was very low. The driver was given no indication that the vehicle would shut down. The dealer and manufacturer has been notiified.”
NHTSA complaint #837375, filed 1999-05Related 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…
- 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…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
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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