MYRModel Year Report

1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

▲ Better than typical
1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:39.102Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
100
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 1998

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% 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 1996: 155 complaints 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 100 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 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 1991 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 100 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 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 100 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

1998: 100 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

28% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

17% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer writes in regards to engine compartment fire recall notice and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle caught fire, prior to receiving the recall notice.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-07

Electrical system

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and horn.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer state as a result of highdroplained into a ditch at 40 MPH vehicle air bags did not deploy. Please provide further information. Ph

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-09

While driving approximately 45 MPH, vehicle had direct frontal impact, and driver's/passenger's airbags did not deploy, failing to protect occupant in this crash. No prior problems with airbag system. Please provide further information.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-06-30

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1998-08-31Engineering analysisClosed 2001-12-13 Degraded braking performance
  2. 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 →

  3. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  4. I
    2003-01-02Recall queryClosed 2003-09-15 Power rack and pinion steering failure
  5. I
    2003-09-15Engineering analysisClosed 2003-12-18 Power rack and pinion steering failure
  6. R
    2004-02-05Steering03V527000 Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on February 5, 2004.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. 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 →

  8. R
    2009-04-09Engine and engine cooling09V116000 General Motors is recalling 1,497,516 my 1997-2003 Buick regal, my 1998-2003 Chevrolet lumina, Monte Carlo and impala, my 1998-1999 oldsmobile intrigue, my 1997-2003 Pontiac grand prix vehicles…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the engineâ’s front valve cover and front-valve-cover gasket with new parts of an improved design and remove the engineâ’s plastic cover and plastic oil-fill-tube extension…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  9. R
    2016-02-19Engine and engine cooling15V701000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles.

    Remedy: The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engine’s front valve cover and gasket.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01I014000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 03V527000 · Steering
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09V116000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 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.