1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“Both front back rest would move while traveling (would not lock in place) vehicle taken to independence repairs shop for repairs; condition was still reoccurring. Independence repairs shop took vehicle to dealer and was informed that the seat only would lock when brake are applyed. Can NHTSA share some light on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #868795, filed 2000-08“Driver's and passenger's seatbacks do not lock in the upright position. Seats were designed to only lock up upon applying brakes. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #868457, filed 2000-08“While driving driver's seat does not lock, allowing seatback to fall forward while driving. Dealers noted this is the design of vehicle, and seatback only locks in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #824316, filed 1998-06“The front passenger bucket seat fell forward during normal and abrupt stops. The seat back locking mechanism was either missing or not working properly.”
NHTSA complaint #537503, filed 1998-06Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
24 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine
6 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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