Does the 2000 monte carlo have a signal cam in the steering column, or is it a part of the turn signal lever assy?

 

Steering column. Here's a diagram of the 2000-2005 models.

1) Upper clmn cover 2) Lower clmn cover 3) Combo switch 4) Tilt lever 5) Clockspring 6) Clockspring Ring 7) Clockspring Nut 8) Washer 9) Ring 10) Signal cam 11) Spring 12) Seat Upper 13) Seat Lower 14) Housing

 

do you think it would be 3 or 5 that would cause the turn signal not to center when you turn the wheel the opposite way of the signal?

 

Well, it would have to be either part 10, the cancel cam/ signal cam or part 3, the combo switch. The cancel cam is about $5. The combo switch assembly lists for $544.78 - but is discounted to $283.29 on gmpartsdirect.com. Without pulling the column apart, I don't know if you could tell which part is bad. I fear it might be the combo switch, however, as that has alot of moving parts. The cancel cam is just one molded piece of plastic.

Part 5 is a an electrical connector that would not cause the issue you describe.

These parts may also be available from non-GM suppliers through the various discount auto parts stores - O'reilly, Advanced, AutoZone, etc.

 

Im used to my 70 c10 that has alltogether about 7 parts for the entire column. i didnt notice the signal cam in the diagram. ill check it tomorrow.

 

It's a pain in the *** getting at those parts because of all the c-clips and because you need special tools to pull the wheel and compress various springs. Hopefully you have the tools needed. If not, they are cheap to buy. It's also possible that the various discount auto parts stores may loan the tools for free.