WHEN EXITING THE EXPRESSWAY AND TURNING LEFT ON TO NEW ROAD THE POWER STEERING LOST ASSIST, ALMOST HIT WALL ON OVERPASS, THEN LOST ASSIST 2 MORE TIMES ON LOW SPEES TURNS, BAD STEERING RACK AT 49000 MILES. *TR
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems
critical 7 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
JULY 7,2014 MY MOTHER ([XXX]) WAS CROSSING DIXIE HWY. IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. MOTORCYCLE HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. MOTORCYCLIST DIED AT THE SEEN OF ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMA. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LMPD IMPOUND LOT AND WAS ON LOCK DOWN FOR A INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. I WAS ALLOWED PICK CAR UP AT IMPOUND APPROXIMATELY 9/30/2014. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF I…
POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILS AT SLOW SPEEDS MAKING PARKING DIFFICULT AND TURNING THE WHEEL WHILE STOPPED DIFFICULT. STEERING WHEEL BINDS AND IS RESISTANT WHEN THIS HAPPENS, AND IS MOST NOTABLE AFTER VEHICLE IS HOT AND HAS REACHED TEMPERATURE. SOME CLATTER NOISE OCCURS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. I DID COMPLAIN TO THE DEALER IN DETAIL WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, BUT WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS FOUND. WARRANTY …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POL…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
It's a serious issue. 7 complaints have been filed, including 2 reports involving a crash and 1 fatality(ies). We've classified it as critical based on NHTSA's reported outcomes.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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