Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo - part 1

Vehicle has had to have brake rotors replaced 5 times in 5 years, and turned 3 other times. Dealership and private mechanic have said repeatedly that they see a lot of this and that it is a factory problem, but no one seems to know what the problem is or how to fix it other than 300-400 at a time.

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: the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the brake pedal pulsated violently. As speed of the vehicle decreased to 5 mph, the brakes emitted a grinding noise. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic.

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Brake/rotor problems. The car has had continuous problems with the brakes vibrating/grinding. I have had two sets of front brakes put on the car, one at 32,000 miles and again at 65,000 miles. At 32,000 miles the car had warped rotors that they said was causing the vibrating. Within a year, they are vibrating again. I am 46 years old and never had car to have warped rotors. The car makes a lot of noise when braking at higher speeds - around 55 - 60. I love the car otherwise, just can't seem to get the brake problems corrected.

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The brake rotors on my 2001 Monte Carlo have had to be resurfaced twice and now need to be resurfaced a third time for becoming warped. The first time I had the brakes resurfaced was at 19,874 miles. The second time was at 40,644. I have 55,562 miles on my vehicle now and they need to be resurfaced again, but the vibrations haven't gotten that bad yet. Associated with the vibrations from my rotors becoming warped, I experience a "knocking" feeling in the steering wheel. I took my car into my local chevy dealer at about 39,700 miles and described my problem to them. They told me that the brake rotors were warped and needed resurfacing and that the steering shaft had gone bad and needed replacing. I had them replace the steering shaft ($480 job) but not the brakes. I took my car to a local repair shop to resurface the rotors (less expensive than dealer cost). I am having the same symptoms of the steering shaft going bad again. I don't understand why Chevrolet won't do something for its Monte Carlo customers.

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I have taken my 2003 Monte Carlo in three different times for rotor vibration. I have been in talks with gmac and they are now telling me the dealership says it is due to driver habits. This is so unfair, seeing as they decided to replace a calipher on my last service call saying this is what caused the whole problem. Now I have to hear the brakes "scrubbing" as I stop, it sounds like a 4-wheel drive truck! they say this is due to the brakes "wearing into" the new shape of the rotor. Sigh, so much for being exicited over your $378. 00 a month vehicle. All that has been done so far is the rotors have been turned three different times and right side calipher replaced. (they tried to charge me but then they "found"the calipher has stuck).

During inspection, the consumer was informed that the front and rear rotors were coming apart. The dealership replaced the rotors. Consumer replaced front rotors and pads at her expense and was reimbursed by the manufacturer. Mechanic said the rotors were made of pressed metal that flaked apart which made the brakes wear out.

Brake rotors were turned by dealer in June 2004 at 43,000 miles. Steering wheel started shaking, had brakes checked, brakes were fine. Was told the front rotors were no good and needed to be replaced. This occured 3 months and 4,000 miles later. The dealer replaced the rotors, charged $205. 00 (did not charge labor). I've noticed on this site many people have complained of the same problem. I've spent over $450. 00 in 90 days for brake rotor issues.

While driving and upon pressing the brake pedal vehicle vibrated. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told vehicle needed new brakes and rotors. Had the repairs done. However, problem recurred.

Brakes were changed @ 32,000 miles still was having vibration when I pressed the pedal took to the dealer for them to check 4 times and they said nothing was wrong. Recently I had to take back for oil change, rotation of tires I told them to check again and my rotors had to be turned but, they did not change the brake pads said they still had 75% wear. The rotors cost me over $100. 00. I am still having vibration when I drive and rubbing when I press my brake pedal. I had my car aligned @ the dealer when the rotors were turned. Now I am going to get them to check my brakes again.

Rotors required to be turned four times and ready to be turnesd again for a fif th time.

The contact stated the steering wheel vibrated excessively when applying the brakes. The first time he took the vehicle to the dealership they turned the rotors. This remedied the problem for approximately 30-60 days. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealership they replaced the rotors. The rotors have to be turned approximately every 10,000 miles. This procedure has not remedied the problem at this time.

When pressing on the brakes vehicle shook heavily. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors wore out prematurely. Rotors had been replaced at 5,000 miles.

2002 Monte Carlo - at 38000 miles this will be the 2nd time the brake rotors on this car need to be repaired. The front end vibrates when applying brakes at any speed. Gm service dealer advised me to wait until the pads were worn this time before repairing rotors?????? the customer service representative I talked to suggested taking the car to a different dealership for a 2nd opinion????? it is unacceptable that a high perfomance car would have such a defect or design problem.

2002 Monte Carlo : at 29,000 miles needs all front and rear brake rotors resurfaced due to warping and new brake pads. This was described to us as normal and not covered under any warranties. Vehicle is driven majority of time on the interstate highway where brakes are not needed much. In addition, when turning a noise was heard/felt in steering wheel. G. M. Dealer service center had to replace inner steering shaft in steering column? (their description) this was repair under warranty.

Brake rotors were turned twice and then finally replaced after repeated grabbing/vibration while braking occurred. Dealer finally replaced front brake rotors when I brought the vehicle in for the third time. There was no charge to me (warranty covered it).

Brake problems, rotors turned before 8,000 miles due to vibration. Brakes now ssqueal and pull to the right. Involved in accident hit another car and when I tryed to get it stoped the brakes pulled hard to the right causing me to hit a elect. Pole. Seat belt did not lock air bags did not deploy.

2 problems with brake system - (1) brakes squeaked until at least 8,000 miles. (2) front brake rotors required turning after 9,500 miles. Had massive vibration from steering wheel which prompted rotor turning.

My 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a safety-related defect with the front brake rotors. The rotors are made of a composite material and warp very easily. At 1500 miles, I noticed a steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes at 45-60 mph. I had the rotors removed and resurfaced at my local garage since the chevy dealer told me that brake repairs would not be covered under the warranty. I now have 25000 miles on the vehicle, and the braking vibration is recurring. My mechanic tells me that the rotors must be replaced. This is clearly a safety-related, design defect that Chevrolet is refusing to fix. Nhtsa should investigate this and force Chevrolet to fix the problem.

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.

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2002 Monte Carlo ss started: at about 13000 miles started vibrating when braking. Took it in to the dealership at about 15000 miles and they said the rotors needed to be turned. I paid for that to be done. At about 28,000 again started vibrating while braking. Took it to a brake specialist and he said the rotors needed replacing. Called the dealership and they said they could not pay for this to be done (not in warranty coverage) so we had the outside specialist put on rotors with a 50,000 mile warranty. I see many other folks have this same problem. Why does gm not cover this? I thought when I bought a new vehicle I wouldn't have to sink more money into repairs until after the 36,000 warranty was up. Hope gm straightens this out. I was looking at a used 2001 grand am for my daughter but I see there are many of the same complaints on that vehicle. Guess my life long relationship with gm vehicles is becoming questionable? hope gm gets this straightened out before they loose other devoted gm folks.

Since buying the vehicle the consumer had a problem with the rotors. They have been replaced twice. While braking the rotors caused the steering wheel to shake violently. Took vehicle to the dealer for a third time yesterday. The dealer said this was an issue with the lamination on the rotors. The consumer did not have rotors replaced because he was afraid he would be charged for the repair as well the dealer placing the same type of rotors that have been rusting in the past. The mechanic noted air bubbles in the casting in the rotors which the caused the rusting. When the vehicle was driven at speeds of 60 mph or even 30 mph, the consumer noticed pulsation in the brake pedal, however, when approaching exit ramps and when more pressure was applied to the pedal, a more severe pulsation would cause the steering wheel to vibrate violently. Other problems: the driver's window switch was inoperative and the front brakes would grind when stopping due to rotor problem.

Vehicle is subject to vibration due to rotors having some sort of failure, possibly warped. Owner is concerned because no cause was specified. Since consumer purchased the vehicle while applying brakes between 45 and 60 miles per hour the steering wheel violently vibrates. The vehicle is still covered under warranty. Consumer took vehicle to the repair shop where she was informed the rotors were warped and wouldn't be covered. Consumer took vehicle to a different mechanic for a second opinion.

Failure of rotors (front) continue to require turning after normal driving at 6,500 miles.

I took my Monte Carlo in at 25,000 miles for bad steering wheel vibrations when braking and brakes not holding in damp weather (either rain or car wash). The service consultant told me that whoever rotated my tires used the wrong torque when putting the wheels back on. He said that messed up my rotors. I told him that I had never rotated my tires. He said that my warranty wouldn't be honored because I had not rotated my tires. I took it to another chev dealer and he said that brakes were not covered under warranty and it was not unusual to have to have my rotors turned and new pads at that mileage. I have had all new cars and never had to have a complete brake job at that mileage.

Both rear rotors scored at low mileage from original manufacturer's factory installation, and one rotor scored more than the other, and thickness of metal on rotors different.

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Every 15,000 to 17,000 I have to have the rotors turned because of warping. I have contacted the manufacters customer service and they sent back a standard form letter. After second time manufacturer told me they could not help and to make an appointment with my dealer. All they did was to turn the rotors no charge. That does not solve the problem. There has to be a defect. Just like one of the other complaints, all my driving is on the highway.

Rotors have not been replaced but the shaking is getting worse.

When it rains or snows vehicle is hard to stop. Rotors will not stay dry. Also, consumer had to pump brakes to stop vehicle. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was a common characteristic in Monte Carlos with same style rim.

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.

Vehicle has been at dealer to be serviced a few times. Dealer has turned brake rotors twice & replaced them. Then, gave consumer manufacturer's phone number. Dealer was told by manufacturer it was normal wear & tear, and consumer would have to pay out of their own pocket for repairs.

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Disc brake rotors replaced total of 6 since car was purchased new. Vehicle still responds poorly to brake input when in rain or wet roads. Dealer does not recognize this safety issue even after repeated discussions. With multiple rotor replacement and inability to diagnose and repair brake issues when driving in wet weather, this presents a serious safety problem to me and my family as well as other drivers on the highway. Have you had other complaints similar to this one ?.

Front brake rotors warped, replaced both calipers and rotors due to warping.

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Brake rotors failed.

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The problem is the the rotors have had to be resurfaced at 11,000, 22,000 miles and now at 30,000 I have to replace rotors out of my pocket. They get hot and do not cool down before next time you Sep on brake. Cheve. Did pay for the resurfacing on the first 2 tims, but will not fix them anymore time. Les schwab is doing the repacement work now and they have said that this is not the first one they have done, for the same problem. Cheve. Dealer did tell me that there is a recall on the malibu rotors but not the Monte Carlo. When the rotors start going you get a plusing in the steering wheel and the brake pedal, when they get really bad your steering wheel shakes. This is a safety problem with the rotors, why is Chevrolet not coming froward to fix this problem right?.