Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners have reported 3 problems related to power steering pump (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the Monte Carlo.
I have a 2006 chevy Monte Carlo (v6) and the power steering return hose has exploded 3 times. I asked the dealer to change the power steering pump, but he claimed it was a design flaw and he gets at least one Monte Carlo per week with the same problem. I now open the cap to the power steering fluid reservoir everyday to relieve the pressure. You can actually hear the pressure release like when you open a can of soda. I haven't had any problems since, bit I don't take the car on long trips and if I do the pressure may increase to the point where the hose blows again. This is a very dangerous problem considering I nearly crashed twice because the hose blew in mid turn.
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Had no power steering, had to stop and back up to complete turn, steering come and go. Stopped to check could not determine the cause, found power steering pump empty.
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Consumer was driving at approximately 15 mph when shaft that holds pulley snapped off inside power steering pump, causing loss of steering, consumer was able to control vehicle enough to get off road. No prior warning.