Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have a 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo with 56,000 miles on it. It has been nothing but trouble. Have had alot of repairs on it. Now it has a popping noise in the steering column, and loud front end noise. I was told the steering column problem had a recall on it,because one of my friends Chevy impala had the same problem and theirs was fixed under recall. I contacted Chevrolet, they said there was no recall on my Monte Carlo. Seems if thre is a defective part on this model, GM should replace it with no charge .also, the frontend has had a very loud roar in it since we purchased it used with 12,000 miles on it. We replaced the tires,which did not help, and I was told the front hubs had defective bearings which did not have enough grease and could not be greased. My friend replaced the front hubs on their Chevy impala with improved hubs and corrected the problem. …
Car stalls while driving without notice. The engine just cuts out, the power steering is lost and most times you don't notice until you are pressing the gas pedal and the car is decelerating... Once I'm able to stop car safely, most times it starts back up, but it takes 3-5 times of flooring the gas and cracking the key to get it to catch, then it runs rough for a minute and seems fine. No warning lights when this happens. On a different occasion, the check engine light came on, but the car did not stall. Took it to Chevy dealer who diagnosed an ignition module ($600!). Drove the car home the next day and it stalled again!!! Brought it right back up to Chevy...and, after much persistence and threatening to stop payment on the $600 spent for nothing, a crankshaft sensor was installed n/c. It has been a week, with no problems yet and hoping this fixed it. …
I bought my 2000 chev Monte Carlo new in jan 2000. At approx 20000 miles I took it into the dealer because of 'rattling & clunking" noise in steering column. The dealer determined that it was the 'intermediate shaft" - it was fixed/replaced by the dealer at that time. At 37K miles - the same problem. Again, the dealer replaced the intermediate shaft. Now, at 77K miles - the same problem again. This time the dealer and GM will not pay for or cover the repair. While everyone admits that this is unusual - they say "it is out of warranty". I believe that a failure of this part is a significant safety issue and should be investigated. According to a source at the dealer - the failure of this part is a common complaint, however, replacing this unit 3 times is not a common occurence. Your file odi id # 10037817 make reference to the same issue as mine. …
2000 Chevy Monte Carlo with steering problems. Loud "popping" or "clunking" noise when turning at slow speeds. I've found several recalls for 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo but it states my car isn't affected. Older model cars have issues with wear & tear but if there is a consistent problem with a make/model of car I would hope GM would investigate and prevent accidents. While going through the list of complaints it's very obvious it is a continuous problem and should be addressed asap. How many lives need to be lost before a total recall is issued?
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal became unresponsive and the steering wheel seized causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and crash. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck and the head that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was unknown.
My husband was recently involved in an accient in his 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo due to steering problems. This resulted in a roll-over x2 and total loss. I have contacted GM to discuss the problem and they insist that it should be handled by our insurance carrier. Since the accident, I have found that GM issued a recall (03062) for power steering problems. I have done further research and found that this is not a one time incident, others have complained of very similiar problems with the same vehicle.
Very hard turning especially when cold. Loud wining noises when turning wheel. Was unable to check fluid level due to pump being located under the rear of the engine compartment. Was diagnosed as leaking hose leading to rack unit and pump failure. That was replaced in April 2004. Car was just diagnosed with bad rack unit and pump again in May 2006. Mileage at first incident was 52000, car now has 74000 with the same symptoms. $1800 est for repair that only lasts 22000 miles???
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 40 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact applied the brakes and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a cement divider. The back seat passenger suffered a broken nose and received medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. In addition, the power windows stopped working. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Around August 2004 the tie rob was replaced dur to excessive wear. Passanger widndow began making grinding noises when raised and lowered. Eater/ - A/C vent makes whining noise when used. Rack and pinion steering was repalced due to leaks. Was found by the vehicle failing to pass the maryland safety inspection. All problems were reported to GM customer service by telephone.
The intermediate steering shaft was failing, noticable clunking feeling coming through the steering wheel when making turns at low speeds. Dealership said there was no safety issue. The shaft was on back order(as if there have been many problems).
Steering complaints in other Monte Carlo years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 11% of the model year's 233 complaints. The component named most often is rack and pinion (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles, and 20% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.