2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 7% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Today we were told that the right tie rod end needed to be replaced. Yearly inspections are done on our car and this past year we have only put about 2500-3000 miles on it, total 16,200. We keep the car in the garage and in great condition. Obviously we are a bit aggravated to be replacing any parts of a vehicle with such little miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10237841, filed 2008-08, 16,112 miles“Clunking noise from the steering column. Service writer took the info & an hour later informed me that problem was fixed and I owed $108.00!!!! No communication, no estimate, no nothing but this charge, even though I have an extended warranty and GM knows about this problem. Said they lubed a neoprene seal on the intermediate shaft of the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10189591, filed 2007-05, 37,000 miles“It's concerning the noise that my front end makes whenever I make a turn or reverse. I searched this site and found an NHTSA item #618086, service bulletin # 01-02-32-001 that pretty much covers the issue with my car. What do I do about this and is it dangerous?”
NHTSA complaint #10233805, filed 2008-07, 38,230 miles“I was driving on the freeway and my steering was tighter at 75 MPH. My ABS light came on which has flashed on before about 6 times but quickly went off. I thought those time my car was just having a computer fluke. But this time the ABS light was lit with my steering tight. Traction control light came on and said it was off. My brakes started to lock on me as I tried to pull over which was a hassle considering I couldn't turn the wheel easily . Eventually I was able to pull over without a major accident although it was a close call. It took more than 1/2 a mile to get my car to stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10795312, filed 2015-11, 50,000 miles“Clunking noise in steering wheel.. Local aaa repair center gave me a service bulletin listing this as a problem with the steering intermediate shaft in various GM models since 2000. The above mentioned shaft was replaced and the clunking went away I have the replaced shaft GM's original fix was a lube kit(which did not last) then they listed a new fix change the shaft. I would like to know if the NHTSA has reviewed this problem since this is a part in the steering wheel and problems were identified in the 2000 year models? Why wasn't there a recall on this?”
NHTSA complaint #10377032, filed 2011-01, 40,817 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 7 | 17% |
| 2006 | 21 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 16 | 7% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 38 | 14% |
| 2000 | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 16% |
| 1997 | 30 | 18% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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