1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Power Train:automatic Transmission Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · data through 07/12/2026

21Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints

12.4%Of all 169 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train:automatic transmission ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP29 · 17.2%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION21 · 12.4%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL12 · 7.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE8 · 4.7%

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER7 · 4.1%

Share of the 169 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo overview page.

What owners report

“THE REVERSE REACTION SHAFT FAILED WHILE ACCELERATING TO HIGHWAY SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY A NUMBER OF MECHANICS…”NHTSA complaint 728783 — filed 08/23/2000

“A DEFECTIVE DRUM AND 2ND CLUTCH HOUSING IN THE TRANSMISSION IS CAUSING PREMATURE FAILURE OF TRANSMISSION.”NHTSA complaint 862770 — filed 05/31/2000

“TRANSMISSION FAILED, THE ONLY GEAR TO WORK WAS REVERSE. *MJS”NHTSA complaint 9000078 — filed 02/09/2000

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Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have power train:automatic transmission problems?

Power Train:automatic Transmission is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 21 of 169 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have in total?

169 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 27 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 15 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train:automatic transmission category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.