NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

2,219

Active records

Recalls

22

Active records

TSBs

1,365

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

13

Injuries

127

Crashes

147

Fires

142

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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Operating state

605

Condition issue

509

Reporting mechanism

426

Noise

243

Braking behavior

235

Engine behavior

220

Thermal issue

209

Fluid issue

208

Lighting behavior

196

Safety restraint issue

189

Driver assistance issue

156

Starting behavior

126

Safety restraint behavior

121

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

115

Vibration/harshness

102

Steering behavior

94

Electrical issue

93

Performance issue

66

Access/entry issue

64

Smell

37

HVAC behavior

34

Powering on/off behavior

33

Recent change

30

Ride/handling behavior

29

Wiper/washer behavior

21

Infotainment behavior

19

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Apr 13, 2026


I keep rewriting this because for some reason it keeps timing out everytime I look for the video to attach. I brought the car to taska twice for underhood fire and ignition. No head gasket got fixed no spark plugs there is several issues water keeps getting in tires are rotted electrical problems and now head gasket is messed up because the hood wasn't put on till afterwards for the recall the ignition is still not fixed. Last time I drove it back it stalled out and smelled over heated

2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Dec 13, 2025


I took my car into Freeland Chevrolet for the recall my car was running great,when i picked it up it was idling rough and smoking on my way home it was stalling out at every stop causing me to loose control of power steering and braking creating a safty haszard called them the next day and told them about it which they already knew because the manager was outside when i started it up. They said it was thowing 11codes when i brought it in saying that was the problem,which i could not have drove…

2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed May 22, 2024


The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after restart. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Mar 12, 2024


Fire

The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I…

2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Jan 9, 2024


I have had numerous lights, noise, continuously for the last 7 years have replaced numerous parts, only to last awhile then the lights, noise return. Seems there is no cure for this malfunctioning problem, have heard GM is aware of these problems but have never received a letter regarding them, the anti-lock traction control braking system on these cars are headaches and troublesome, and expensive with no cure in sight, have spent tons of money on these problems, still keep having them.

2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Jan 7, 2024


My car has the engine 3.1 L automatic. On January 4, I was going to go run errands so I went out to my car and cranked it to start the engine but instead, I heard a loud explosion, causing the front tires of the car to go up in the air and then land back on the ground. Smoke started coming out from the hood and a fire almost got started. I was scared to half to death causing me to almost have a heart attack. Morning inspection, I found that the intake manifold had exploded on the car and pieces…

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Dec 23, 2023


I am having issues with my engine unintentionally turning off because of my ignition key and I sent it to the shop for recall repair but they said they didn’t have the part and couldn’t find it because it’s not available.

2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Dec 10, 2023


The service manager told me the Engine cover will be removed and NOT replaced. This downgrades the vehicle as the engine cover is part of the appearance element and gives a certain amount of protection to some components and wiring harnesses. It will soon be a Classic and the engine cover is part of the original equiptment that needs to be on it. There is NO logical reason the valve cover gasket cannot be replaced AND keep the engine cover in place. Thank you for your help.

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed Jun 8, 2022


The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the transmission became inoperable. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.

2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Filed May 1, 2022


Fire

Engine, fire under hood. Have contacted dealer & GM, they said there is nothing they can do about it. Faulty replaced parts by dealer.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.