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Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Model years 1981–2010 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1991, 2008, 2010.

2,146owner complaints
27recall campaigns
5,046service bulletins
26model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’90’95’98’01’04’07’90’95’98’01’04’07

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 1984.

0.0%1.2%2.3%’81’83’84’85’87’95’97’99’01’03’05’070.1%0.0%1.2%2.3%’81’84’87’96’99’02’05’070.1%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2010202490 · 0
2008201750 · 0
2007 Monte Carlo4218473 · 2
2006 Monte Carlo113176811 · 0
2005 Monte Carlo12015411 · 3
2004 Monte Carlo23044775 · 11
2003 Monte Carlo158646710 · 18
2002 Monte Carlo230443811 · 24
2001 Monte Carlo276542813 · 31
2000 Monte Carlo233536412 · 35
1999 Monte Carlo1253725 · 6
1998 Monte Carlo10036013 · 8
1997 Monte Carlo16415714 · 1
1996 Monte Carlo15514114 · 1
1995 Monte Carlo16935727 · 1
19940010 · 0
19911100 · 0
19900100 · 0
19883010 · 0
1987 Monte Carlo5110 · 0
1986 Monte Carlo6211 · 2
19854011 · 0
1984 Monte Carlo3200 · 0
19831100 · 0
19822100 · 0
19812100 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system600
  • Engine and engine cooling300
  • Service brakes, hydraulic287
  • Steering201
  • Engine197
  • Exterior lighting158
  • Power train153
  • Air bags134

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 186 Monte Carlo vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 144 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
20071394
200625199
200517137
200433266
200323229
20021061
200114122
200013105
199911102
1998872
1997211
1996200
1995211
1988110
1987221
1986520
1985100
1984320
1970111

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Fuel consumption by year

Official Canadian test results for 12 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 10.4–12.2 L/100 km.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2007Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.38.010.4239
2006Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.5 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.210.5242
2005Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.68.110.6244
2004Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2003Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2002Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
2001Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.4 L, 6 cyl.A412.58.010.4239
1999Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.38.811.3260
1998Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.8 L, 6 cyl.A413.98.911.7269
1997Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.48.911.4262
1996Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A413.99.311.8271
1995Monte Carlo · Mid-size · Regular gasoline3.1 L, 6 cyl.A414.69.312.2281

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

In New Zealand

41 Monte Carlo cars are on the New Zealand register; 56% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
2004101
1987202
1986101
1985101
1979202
1978201
1977202
1976110
1975101
1974531
1973631
19721046
1971312
1970412

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

New registrations in Europe

1 new Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2010, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2010 the largest markets were Spain (1).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20101Spain1,588——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Recalls

27 campaigns cover the Monte Carlo; the latest 12 are below.

15V701000 · Engine and engine cooling26 Oct 2015 · 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.

15V201000 · Engine and engine cooling6 Apr 2015 · 2004

General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.

14V400000 · Electrical system3 Jul 2014 · 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

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) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

14V355000 · Electrical system23 Jun 2014 · 2006, 2007

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.

09V116000 · Engine and engine cooling8 Apr 2009 · 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.

04V287000 · Service brakes, hydraulic23 Jun 2004 · 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.

04V090000 · Fuel system, gasoline24 Feb 2004 · 2000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.

03V527000 · Steering11 Dec 2003 · 1997, 1998

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

03V250000 · Equipment15 Jul 2003 · 2003

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

03V051000 · Air bags14 Feb 2003 · 2003

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

02V329000 · Air bags9 Dec 2002 · 1999

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.

02V222000 · Air bags9 Aug 2002 · 2002, 2003

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

NHTSA recalls