Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Abs operated erratically. Firstcrash resulted when consumer attempted to stop while approaching a stop light traveling at approximately 35 to 40 mph under cold/wet weather conditions, and brakes failed to engage. Vehicle rear ended another vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle at beginning of March, and found nothing wrong with abs. On March 16th, 2001, under rainy/icy conditions, consumer was traveling at approximately 30 to 40 mph when she tried to apply brakes. Brake pedal went to the floor, and braking system failed to engage. Vehicle went into a ditch, causing rear end of vehicle to swing around into ditch, and causing 3 tires to flatten, and $9000. 00 of damage. Consumer has not been in possession of vehicle since second occurrence. Dealership has provided consumer with no information as to the cause of this defect. The brakes fail completely when it gets wet and cold.
Brakes fail in rain have been to dealer four times am now going for fifth time please do not wait till somebody is killed before problem is found.
During inclement weather /rain brake system fails to operate properly. There is a delay of 10 to 15 seconds after brake pedal is pressed before vehicle slows down. Dealership has examined vehicle and cut out a part of the wheel well. This repair has failed to remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Brakes failed when they are wet. I'm not sure whether it's just the front brakes. When it's raining out ,it is dangerous. There is approximately a 5 second delay after you apply the brakes. One time in particular I was only going 40 mph, applied brakes, nothing, when they did grab the car went towards the right side of the roadway ,I almost lost control of it.