Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 12 recalls and 1,402 owner complaints for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo (model years 2000–2008, 2010). The most reported problem area is electrical system (510 complaints), followed by engine (181 complaints). The 2003 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 42 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 113 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 120 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 230 | 5 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 6 | 158 | 10 | 18 | |
| 2002 | 4 | 230 | 11 | 24 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 276 | 13 | 31 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 233 | 12 | 35 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (276), 2000 (233) and 2004 (230). Among model years at least two years old, the 2008 has the fewest complaints on file (2).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 510 | 8 of 10 | |
| Engine | 181 | 8 of 10 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 161 | 7 of 10 | |
| Steering | 125 | 6 of 10 | |
| Exterior lighting | 124 | 7 of 10 |
Latest 8 of 12 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15V701000 | Oct 26, 2015 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 2000–2004 | 1,003,556 |
| 15V201000 | Apr 6, 2015 | Engine and engine cooling: engine | 2004 | 330,742 |
| 14V400000 | Jul 3, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2000–2005 | 5,877,718 |
| 14V355000 | Jun 23, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition | 2006–2007 | 3,141,731 |
| 09V116000 | Apr 8, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2000–2003 | 1,497,516 |
| 04V287000 | Jun 23, 2004 | Service brakes, hydraulic | 2004 | 47,991 |
| 04V090000 | Feb 24, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2000 | 910,873 |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2003 | 1,707,825 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 66 complaints and a fire in 124 complaints; 74 people injured and 5 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.