The Verdict
Worst problem area
Brakes
Brakes leads by volume: 45 of 169 complaints (27%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Steering include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 169
- Recall campaigns
- 5
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $3,100–$3,450
- Combined MPG
- 18–20
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | vs. 1995 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,100–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | 2,950–3,450 | |
| Combined MPG | 18–20 | 18–21 | 18–21 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 15–17 / 24–26 | 15–18 / 24–26 | 15–18 / 24–26 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 444–494 | 423–494 | 423–494 | |
| Complaints filed | 169 | 155 | 164 | |
| Recalls issued | 5 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 27 | 14 | 14 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo have?
5 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo?
Brakes: 45 of 169 NHTSA complaints (27%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo get?
EPA rates it 18–20 MPG combined across 3 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Chevrolet Lumina/Monte Carlo?
EPA estimates $3,100–$3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.1L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg (high) | 26 mpg (high) | 20 mpg (high) | $3,100 (low) | 444 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic 4-spd | 6 | 3.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 15 mpg (low) | 24 mpg (low) | 18 mpg (low) | $3,450 (high) | 494 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 45 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 19 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 14 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (5)
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Defect
- CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence
- FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- Defect
- THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1999 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO Z34 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKING PERFORMANCE IN WET WEATHER OR WET ROAD CONDITIONS IS REDUCED MORE THAN A DRIVER WOULD EXPECT.
- Consequence
- THE BRAKING COULD FEEL DELAYED MOMENTARILY WHEN LIGHT OR MODERATE FORCE IS APPLIED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING ON WET ROADS OR AFTER GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH.
- Remedy
- DEALER WILL MODIFY THE FRONT FENDER LINERS TO REMOVE A PORTION OF THE CLOSEOUT PANELS IN THE FRONT WHEEL WELLS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THIS SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH AUGUST 2004.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Defect
- THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATE EXHIBITS STRESS CRACKS.
- Consequence
- IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CAN FRACTURE AND INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER REAR SEAT BELT SYSTEM.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
- Defect
- SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A STRAINED OR SEPARATED WASHER/WIPER SWITCH POWER FEED WIRE.
- Consequence
- THIS CAN CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD WASHER/WIPER TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY AND COULD ULTIMATELY RESULT IN INOPERATIVE WIPERS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR IN A SEVERE WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OLD DESIGNED WASHER/WIPER SWITCHES WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED SWITCH.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Defect
- A RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM TAPERED BALL JOINT MOUNTING HOLE WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED. MOVEMENT WITHIN THIS ATTACHMENT CAN ALLOW THE BALL JOINT STUD TO FATIGUE AND FRACTURE.
- Consequence
- IF THE BALL JOINT FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE VEHICLE CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND LOWER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINT STUD ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.