MYRModel Year Report

1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

● Typical for this model
1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:47.918Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
170
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

33% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1995: 170 complaints 1995 170 1996: 155 complaints 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1995: 170 complaints 1995 170 1996: 155 complaints 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2002 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 170 complaints 1995 170 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2002 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints

1995: 170 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19831
19843
19854
19866
19875
19883
19890
19900
19911
1995170
1996155
1997164
1998100
1999125
2000233
2001276
2002230
2003158
2004230
2005120
2006113
200742
20082
20102

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

33% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

17% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission failed resulting in vehicle slipping out of reverse into neutral when parking.

NHTSA ODI report, 1994-10-21

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Suspension

11% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing front and control arm.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While driving 35 MPH the front control arm and lower ball joints broke. As a result, the steering and brakes failed , and the vehicle collided into brick wall. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. No injuries reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-10

Exterior lighting

9% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

CRASH

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1994-12-08Suspension94V230000 A right-hand lower control arm tapered ball joint mounting hole was incorrectly machined. Movement within this attachment can allow the ball joint stud to fatigue and fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the right-hand lower control arm and ball joint stud on all involved vehicles.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1997-03-06Visibility97V017000 Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    1997-05-13Seat belts97V065000 The center rear seat belt anchor plate exhibits stress cracks.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the center rear seat belt system.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    1998-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-13 Degraded braking performance
  5. R
    2001-09-26Service brakes, hydraulic01I014000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 1995-1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34…

    Remedy: Dealer will modify the front fender liners to remove a portion of the closeout panels in the front wheel wells at no charge to the consumer. This service will be available through August 2004.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 56 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V230000 · Suspension
  • Recall 97V017000 · Visibility
  • Recall 97V065000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01I014000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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FAQ

Is the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.