1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 100 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“The springs on the trunk seem very weak and have had my head hit by trunk lid coming down while loading in a slight wind. The trunk lid springs should be upgraded as newer models come out”
NHTSA complaint #710887, filed 1999-09“Repeated efforts to get GM/michael's chevy to fix the following problems: a.c. Fan on high rattles, interior trim pieces (after dealer repairs) does not fit together and hangs down, causing problem getting in and out of vehicle,transmission replaced at 11,500+/- miles leaving floor shifter to slip out of drive into neutral with ease,tachometer doesn't work all the time and the trip o meter fails at different times,power door locks don't allow entrance/exiting(both acturators have been replaced), all attempts with dealers have ended with can't duplicate problem and several sun treatments(no…”
NHTSA complaint #725071, filed 2000-07Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
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 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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