Does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the most recent reported on June 23, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (29 complaints), followed by power train (27).

How many 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 113 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls and problems

1 recall and 113 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

recalls

113

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls

Electrical system: ignition

NHTSA campaign 14V355000 · reported June 23, 2014 · General Motors LLC · 3,141,731 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
The risk: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system29
Power train27
Steering21
Air bags10
Tires9
Engine6
Engine and engine cooling6
Seat belts5
Unknown or other4
Visibility4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 22, 2024 · Power train · 200,000 miles
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…

Mar 27, 2022 · Service brakes
These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly…

Jun 8, 2020 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 135,000 miles
ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT LOSES POWER AND GAUGES DROP AS IF THE CAR SHUT DOWN. WILL DO THIS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.

Nov 28, 2019 · Air bags · 160,000 miles · crash reported
CAR MALFUNCTION MY PASSENGER WHO WAS MY BABYMAMMA PASAED AWAY

Aug 25, 2018 · Structure · 10,000 miles
PAINT PEELING IN WHEEL WELLS

Monte Carlo model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	6	158	10	18
2004	4	230	5	11
2005	1	120	1	3
2006	1	113	11	0
2007	1	42	3	2
2008	0	2	0	0

Across all years, the 2001 Monte Carlo has the most complaints (276). All Chevrolet Monte Carlo years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, the most recent reported on June 23, 2014 (Electrical system: ignition). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?: Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (29 complaints), followed by power train (27).
How many 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 113 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 15 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 22, 2024.