Air Brake Problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners have reported 14 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake disc rotor (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo


Recently reported Air Brake problems of Chevrolet Monte Carlo

The Air Brake Antilock problem

Bad brakes on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the pedal was not firm, it would not stop the car, but contued pressure and pedal would go to the floor. The dealer said it was normal.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Rotor problem

Brakes grinding at 14,000 miles, 2 tires wearing. Taken to dealer, dealer turned rotars and said tires were goodyears problem. Taken to goodyear dealer,was told it was a bad set up by car dealer and was the 3rd car brought in from that dealer.   Read details...

The Air Brake Disc Caliper problem

Car pulsates when braking. I took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving a lot of service work from the brake systems on the newer Monte Carlos with the 6th generation body style.   Read details...

The Air Brake problem

While driving consumer tried to brake, but her brakes did not work. She realized that her front brake pads was gone. Dealer was contacted and changed the brake pads & rotors. Ph   Read details...

The Air Brake Abs Warning Light problem

I have a 2002 Monte Carlo ss. Without warning the abs light came on. Notified dealer and they said was ok to drive until they could look at it. Turned out to be a sensor as they thought. The problem was fixed but at significant cost.   Read details...




Monte Carlo Service Bulletins
Monte Carlo Safety Recalls
Monte Carlo Defect Investigations