1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and owners have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rack and pinion (steering)
Certain passenger vehicles have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These retainers could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact…
164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have filed 164 complaints with NHTSA; 14 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 92,008 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving 85 MPH, the steering wheel became loose and caused the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 13, 2012 · Steering
“My 97 monte carlo z34 started dying on me whenever i came to a complete stop and after i had been driving it for a while. And it would shoot forward after i started it again in neutral(the only way it”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2009 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Monte Carlo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 6 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 5 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 169 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 155 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 164 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 100 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 125 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 5 | 233 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 5 | 276 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 230 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 6 | 158 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 230 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 120 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 113 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 42 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
How do I know if my 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V527000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.