Visibility Problem on the 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Car problem(s) with the 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO.
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Problem with Visibility
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Mar 16, 2008 - Providence, RI - Defroster/Defogger System, Rear Window
MY 97 CHEVY MONTE CARLO HAS HAD NO LOWER BRAKE LIGHTS FOR SOME TIME . I HAD MY CAR CHECKED BY AN AUTO ELECTRICIAN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO SEVERE AND IT WOULD PROBABLY NEVER FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. I AM VERY CONCERNED WITH THIS ISSUE BEING IT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO MY SELF/FAMILY OR OTHERS. AS I DRIVE ON THE ROAD I NOTICE MANY AUTOS OF THE SAME YEAR AND TYPE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM SO I KNOW ITS NOT ONLY MY VEHICLE .I THOUGHT IT COULD OF BEEN THE FACTORY INSTALLED SECURITY SYSTEM SO I HAD IT UNINSTALLED TO COME TO THE FACT THAT IT WAS NOT THE SECURITY SYSTEM AFTER ALL. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS ISSUE . THIS IS MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION AS I AM DISABLED AND CANNOT AFFORD ANOTHER VEHICLE . I HAVE PUT CONSTANT REPAIRS ON THIS CAR , FUEL INJ TANK, ETC. AGAIN PLEASE ADDRESS THIS URGENT ISSUE.
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Dec 27, 2006 - Pine Bluff, AR - Windshield Wiper/Washer
THIS IS MY SECOND GM VEHICLE WITH THE SAME MALFUNCTION. FIRST, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THEN THE RIGHT BLINKER WOULD NOT WORK (STAYS SOLID, DOESN'T FLASH). THEN THERE WAS A SMALL FIRE ACCOMPANIED BY A LOT OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS IS A 1997 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. THE OTHER CAR I HAD WITH THE SAME MALFUNCTION WAS A 1995 CHEVY BERETTA. ALL REPAIRS ARE COSTLY.
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Sep 10, 2004 - Poplarville, MS - Power Window Devices And Controls
RECALL 03V527000 CONCERNING STEERING GEAR BEARINGS. CONSUMER HAD A CONCERN WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING CONTROL. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER/ HAZARD LIGHTS, AND DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.
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Aug 15, 2003 - Frankfort, OH - Power Window Devices And Controls
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED, CAUSING THE WINDOW TO BE INOPERATIVE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.
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May 02, 2002 - Arlington, VA - Glass, Side/Rear
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE IS NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOW.
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Feb 10, 2000 - South Bend, IN - Power Window Devices And Controls
VEHICLE IS DEFECTIVE FROM MAUFACTURER. DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW WILL NOT COME UP AT ALL, IT STAYS OFF TRACK. DEALERSHIP REPLACED WINDOW ONCE,BUT IT STILL IS HAVING PROBLEMS. CIGARETTE LIGHTER COLUMN WAS CRACKED, THE OUTSIDE WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. DEALER REPLACED IT/ ARM REST CRACKED, IT WAS PLASTIC, AND ENGINE FLYWHEEL BROKE. ALSO, AT 2200 MILES THE DUAL CAM ARE VERY LOUD AND ARE RATTLING. CAR PAINT ON THE DRIVER SIDE IS TURNING BLUE.
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Jul 05, 1998 - Algonquin, IL - Defroster/Defogger System
OUTSIDE AIR IS ALLOWED TO ENTER VEHICLE THROUGH AIR CONDITIONER VENTS EVEN WHEN FAN IS OFF. AFTER TURNING AIR CONDITIONER OFF MUSTY AIR COMES IN VENTS ALONG WITH EXHAUST FROM OTHER VEHICLES.
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Dec 30, 1997 - Palmdale, CA - Defroster/Defogger System
WINDOWS FOG EVEN WITH FAN ON CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING.
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