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Chevrolet Monte Carlo repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (29%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

98000 mi

US $560
Wheel bearing, Inner and Outer Tie Rod, Alignment. 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

35340 mi

C $340
the control arm bushings needed to be replaced 
68000 mi Replaced the intermediate steering shaft for the second time in two years. Not a fun job to do, especially from the underside of the vehicle. Everything is hard to see and get to, so I was working blind during parts of the the removal/replacement process. Part had lifetime warranty, so no cost to me. 
72000 mi

US $100
The factory original wheel bearing hub assembly on driver's side was starting to get noisy and from past experience I could tell it was time to replace it. I probably waited too long to replace it because it must have gotten hot, heated up and welded itself in place. It was very hard to remove the old wheel bearing hub assembly, which took a majority of the time spent repairing the vehicle. 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

4500 mi

US $150
Power steering hose leak. 
20300 mi Power steering gear leaking fluid. Rear sway bar creaking. Both replaced. 
26000 mi Power steering gear leaking fluid again. Replaced under parts warranty. 
39000 mi Entire steering rack had to be replaced due to clunk and leakage of fluid. 
69000 mi

US $998
Intermediate steering shaft replaced. Clunking noise while turning. This is a common thing on GMs and I had put off the repair for 8 months since it was not critical, just annoying.  While working on this shop determined also that right front wheel bearing was loose and needed replacement. 
81000 mi

US $2300
Passlock, Transmission flush, 2 hubs, steering column, water pump, radiator hose, rotors and pads, window regulator, tumbler in door, keyless entry replaced, FM antenna replaced, alternator, spark plugs. 
216000 mi

US $500
The power steering started marking loud whining noises when turning while driving. The fluid was foamy. I replaced the power steering pump and replaced all the fluid as well. 

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi

US $750
Tie rod replaced. 

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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

70680 mi

C $300
Noticed clunking noise from front end. Checked and replaced both outer tie rod ends and both lower control arms complete with new lower ball joints. 
95000 mi

US $1400
Replaced steering column 
146000 mi

US $185
Rear Sway bars replaced Catalytic convertor down pipe 
63520 mi

C $150
Tie rod and alignment 

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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

52000 mi Front OEM sway bar comes from factory hollow; rusted through on right side and busted. Not a safety issue, just some clunking during turns. Bought a solid steel replacement from 1AAuto.com and had my mechanic install. 
98200 mi

US $590
both front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. some other supension parts where also fixed. 

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

145000 mi

US $375
Front wheel bearings 

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

191000 mi upper control arm, lower ball joint left side. tie-rods both sides, and alignment 

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

107000 mi

US $90
LF wheel bearing making noise, was found to have play, and was replaced in my garage at home. I also decided to install front brake pads and rotors I had on hand since the ORIGINALS (note mileage) were within a couple thousand miles of wear 
127200 mi

US $290
Failed state safety inspection for cracked sway bar and deteriorated control arm bushings. Easy home repair. 

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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

141500 mi

US $500
Front Right Hub assembly was replaced, the bearings were going bad. 

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