1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 4% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 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.
“Rear brake lights will occasionally not function properly. At times only the center safety lift will be functional while the two rear brake lights will not work. I am told that the problem is in the multi-function switch. This week I also seen a Chevrolet trail blazer with the same problem. I have not had the problem fixed, yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10106395, filed 2005-01, 94,000 miles“My 1999 Chevrolet monty carlo z34 has prooblem with the blinkers. There should be no reason why I should have to hold down the blinker lever partially to make the blinkers work. This is a safety issue that should be taken care of by the manufacturer. A dealership said that they get a lot of these switches and I refused to pay 4-5 hundred dollars for a blinker switch which is a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10033349, filed 2003-08“I have owned my 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ls for 2 years now. The sunroof got off track in 2001 and it costed me $85 to have it fixed. In june of 2003 it got off track again and a friend fixed it. Now in september of 2003 there is another problem with the sunroof, the motor that operates it makes a loud noise and it will not operate. My turn signals will not work. I have replaced all the fuses in the car, I have replaced the bulb to the blinkers and they still do not work along with the flashers not working. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037412, filed 2003-09“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear brake lights were inoperative. The contact was alerted by a driver once reaching his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the failure was attributed to the brake multifunction switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 163,125.”
NHTSA complaint #10367052, filed 2010-11, 163,125 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the engine failed to start after numerous attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the battery and alternator was replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The contact also mentioned that the brake lights and headlights failed to operate after the bulbs were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 89,300. Updated 06/10/14”
NHTSA complaint #10585556, filed 2014-04, 89,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019186Feb 16, 2006Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 14% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 14% |
| 2001 | 36 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
49 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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