2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,000 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.
“2001 Monte Carlo ss failure of steering knuckle passenger side. Replaced outer tie rod two times on second replacement noticed tie rod was loose in knuckle after looking closer I saw large crack in tierod hole that if separated completely the steering would have failed. Had to replace steering knuckle and tierod again. Was told that this happens very frequently with all models of GM cars with this same setup. Mileage at failure was around 110,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10274689, filed 2009-06, 110,000 miles“While in motion, the vehicle started drifting to the left toward another vehicle. The consumer turned vehicle slightly to the right and the steering did not respond. The vehicle was floating and the only way the consumer regained control was to tap the brakes and slow down to about 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #566966, filed 2002-07“Consumer states he heard noise coming from the front end of vehicle. Dealer determined the front tires are out of round and the tires are rubbing on the struts. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023057, filed 2002-11“Steering wheel viberates and visibly shakes from side-to-side after reaching a speed of approximately 40 MPH. Vehicle pulls slightly in both directions on a regular basis. Steering column is not centered, and has not been since first day of ownership. Dealership has been alerted to these defects, but has not returned calls. Service call was originally scheduled in april of 2001, but dealership would not furnish courtesy transportation. Therefore vehicle was not left for service/inspection. Vibration worsens at higher speeds such as highway driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #762313, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
77 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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