2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“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“Thought this was the car for me. Wrong. After purchasing the car the following things have gone wrong and most seem dangerous. No way to control headlights .. Driving at night at 55 MPH, lights all shut off the indicator lights also stop working at random times ignition does not accept key every time resulting in leaving a spare key in the ignition and hope it starts. If not I'm required to wait 15 minutes before starting or longer. The traction system no longer works, along with cruise, or steering controls total power lost to steering wheel, hope this doesn't affect the airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592925, filed 2014-05, 120,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the suspension dropped. The contact stated that the entire bottom fell from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mileages and purchase date were unknown.”
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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 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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