1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When driving at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. The vehicle was taken to a service station, they diagnosed that the transmission code #1870 component was slipping.”
NHTSA complaint #10046165, filed 2003-11, 110,000 miles“At 31k intake manifold gasket and trans pan gasket are leaking according to Chevrolet dealership. Auto has the 3.1 l. Engine. Dealership not overly concerned and this appears to be normal for a Monte Carlo. Initially the trans pan gasket repair was considered an owner maintenance responsibility rather than a covered extended warranty item. After speaking with dealership and advantage a 2nd time, it was determined that the repair was to be covered through the warranty. In my opinion, Chevrolet doesn't want to stand behind its product. …”
NHTSA complaint #10056290, filed 2004-02, 31,468 miles“Left front wheel hub assembly failure, tie rod end & elec sensors on lh axle that help operate ABS (wheel speed sensors), torque converter slippage.: left front tire was not secure and wobbled during driving due to faulty hub assembly; ABS wheel speed sensor cracked causing ABS not to work properly; transmission slips out of overdrive under normal highway driving speeds when gearshift is in the od position; car starts off in what appears to be too high of a gear making it very sluggish to move-danger to pull into traffic with this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030937, filed 2003-08, 54,000 miles“While driving about 35-40 MPH tried to shift gears from forward to reverse, and caused vehicle to go into a full spin. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Dealer was not able to find out what was causing this problem. Consumer experienced this problem again on december 14, 1999. Vehicle is at the dealership again for this problem. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #854743, filed 2000-01“Gear shift button does not engage when pressing on brakes. Consumer has to use excessive force to move gear shifter. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8014006, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10115081Nov 2, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line fittings that come with the 4T65E General Motors remanufactured transmission…
- 10135203Apr 15, 2014This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12 | 29% |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 17 | 6% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 6% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 10 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 15% |
| 1987 | 3 | 60% |
| 1986 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
49 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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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