Four problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2000 Monte Carlo.
I have a 2000 Monte Carlo LS coupe that I purchased on 10/2000. I started experiencing front brake vibrations at 11000 miles. The dealer said the front rotor went out-of round and they resurfaced them. This vibration returned at the 22000-mile mark. Back to the dealer I went and this time they had to replace the front rotors. Well the car just reached the 32000-mile mark and the vibration is back. Again I see the dealer for this problem and this time theyre claiming that this is a wearable item and they can not cover it under the vehicle warranty, and that there would a charge. Apparently something is causing this problem to recur every 11 12 thousand miles, and I know its not my driving habit, I have driven different cars/trucks for 28 years and never had rotors to warp. I called the gm customer service number and all they would say is that they agree with the dealer, though they filed it and gave me the file #1-120464560. Ive heard and read of this same problem from other owners of Monte Carlo and impalas all around the 2000 2003 models. So it looks like gm doesn't want to look at this problem or do anything about it until something bad happens.
Rotors have not been replaced but the shaking is getting worse.
Vehicle suddenly shuddered upon braking, had longer than normal stopping distance. Hit debris in road, causing wheel and alignment damage. All four rotors determined to be prematurely warped, probably due to defective manufacturing. Chevrolet disllowed claim for repairs, citing "no service records for vehicle at dealership from where purchased"!.
Abnormal brake rotor wearing.