2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,023miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,023 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.
“While driving my 2001 Monte Carlo ss at 65 miles per hour on the interstate the car would shut off on its own leaving no power steering, brakes, or power to anything. The car did this several times. I contacted GM directly when this started happening. Basically I was told too bad and they couldn't help me. June 5, 2014 summary history display store 01 servc01 total r/o's 1 total serv. Days 3 make cv Chevrolet ln# ro.no. Ro. Date.. Miles. Adv/tech j# t operation code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598614, filed 2014-06, 98,000 miles“Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; AC at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by Chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080631, filed 2004-07, 24,046 miles“While driving at 60 MPH the accelerator pedal became stuck and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle within safe distance. Even in neutral the engine continued to race. The vehicle was taken to the dealer that found no problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10029855, filed 2003-07“Upon changing from first to second gear gears stick/rpms rev, and vehicle jerks very hard upon changing gears. Computer completely shutdowns. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.”
NHTSA complaint #8006181, filed 2002-03“When vehicle is parked on a incline hill, and after it's put in reverse with brakes no longer applied, car starts to move forward. Consumer has to apply brake and gas at the same time to prevent vehicle from going forward.”
NHTSA complaint #876286, filed 2000-12Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
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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