2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

2 recalls, 146 complaints - 1,018 TSBs

14V355000 Jun 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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 certai... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 (Cadil... Read more
3,141,731 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
09E005000 Feb 17, 2009
STEERING
Defect Description
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN... Read more
Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
979 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

146 total complaints 15 crashes 24 injuries 4 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25
POWER TRAIN19
STEERING16
AIR BAGS8
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION8
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS8
ENGINE6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
SEAT BELTS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
POWER TRAIN May 22, 2024
Incident date: Feb 1, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that it was difficult to shift to second gear. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the s... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 22, 2022
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 22, 2022
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... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Mar 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 22, 2022
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... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Jun 8, 2020
Incident date: Jun 8, 2020
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. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Nov 28, 2019
Incident date: Sep 3, 2019
CAR MALFUNCTION MY PASSENGER WHO WAS MY BABYMAMMA PASAED AWAY
Crash 4 injured 1 deaths
AIR BAGS Nov 28, 2019
Incident date: Sep 3, 2019
CAR MALFUNCTION MY PASSENGER WHO WAS MY BABYMAMMA PASAED AWAY
Crash 4 injured 1 deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 28, 2019
Incident date: Sep 3, 2019
CAR MALFUNCTION MY PASSENGER WHO WAS MY BABYMAMMA PASAED AWAY
Crash 4 injured 1 deaths
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 25, 2018
Incident date: Oct 5, 2014
PAINT PEELING IN WHEEL WELLS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) BY WHALEN CHEVROLET INC. (1258 NY-29, GREENWICH, NY 12834, (518) 692-2241). HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. WHILE DRIVING OVE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 9, 2018
Incident date: Mar 9, 2018
THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER NO LONGER WORKED. THE REASON BEING THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER WIRING HAD BURNED AT THE CONNECTOR BLOCK. CONNECTOR BLOCK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE PASSENGERS SIDE KICK PANEL. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THERE ARE VIDEOS ON THE INTERNET SHOWING HOW T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 30, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTING AND INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED AFTER THE KEY HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE IGNITION, BU... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 30, 2017
Incident date: May 25, 2017
THE TRANMISSION 4T65E HD IS ALWAYS TEARING UP... THE CARFAX ON MY CAR SHOWS IT WAS REPLACE IN 2008 AND IM SAYING IT HAS LESS THEN 100 K ON THE TRANSMISSION THEY PUT IN AND ITS OUT AGAIN
WHEELS Mar 24, 2017
Incident date: Feb 8, 2017
LOOKS LIKE GM HAS HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH CLEAR COATING PEELING OFF THE WHEELS THEY USE ON THEIR CARS, MY MONTE CARLO HAS 10,000 MILES ON IT AND THE WHEELS LOOK LIKE THEY HAVE BEEN SITTING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN SINCE 2006 THIS MIGHT NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE, BUT IT IS A APPEARANCE ISSUE AND T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 2, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
AT A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN TAKING OFF CAR WILL HESITATE AND THEN JOLT FORWARD VERY HARD BEFORE TAKING OFF. ALSO DASH COMING UP FROM THE SEAMS
AIR BAGS Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Nov 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
VEHICLE DOES NOTHING WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS FROM TAKE OFF THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR JOLTING FORWARD. DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. SEEMS TO BE A DRIVE ISSUE. CONSTANTLY SAYS REPLACE REMOTE KEY LESS ENTRY BATTERY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX KEY LESS ENTRY ISSUE.
POWER TRAIN Aug 2, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
VEHICLE DOES NOTHING WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS FROM TAKE OFF THEN SLAMS INTO GEAR JOLTING FORWARD. DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. SEEMS TO BE A DRIVE ISSUE. CONSTANTLY SAYS REPLACE REMOTE KEY LESS ENTRY BATTERY. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX KEY LESS ENTRY ISSUE.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL May 27, 2016
Incident date: May 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE OF ENGINE RPMS WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES IN ORDER TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AND CRASH INTO A CONCRETE W... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Jan 20, 2016
Incident date: Dec 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO MANEUVER PROPERLY WHILE TURNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E005000 (STEERING)... Read more
ENGINE Nov 24, 2015
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
TRANSMISSON WILL SHIFT HARD SOMETIMES FROM COMPLETE STOP OR WHILE TRAVELING , MAINLY FROM COMPLETE STOP OR STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT AND NOT A COMPLETE STOP . ITS LIKE IT IS SLIPPING. NOW AIR BAG LIGHT IS COMING SOMETIMES WHEN CAR IS 1ST CRANK. DASH IS ALSO COMING APART. CAR HAS 118,000 MILES ON IT. TR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO.WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
POWER TRAIN Aug 4, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO.WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THEN ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
POWER TRAIN Aug 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2015
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND THEN SHIFTS HARD (SLAMS INTO THE NEXT GEAR) NO MATTER HOW SLOW I TRY TO TAKE OFF. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER IF I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP OR NOT BUT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION TRIES TO GO FROM 1ST TO 2ND. THE PROBLEM OCCURS ABOUT 50% OF T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 3, 2015
Incident date: Jun 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH OR OVER, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more
ENGINE Feb 17, 2015
Incident date: Jan 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE REC... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
REAR DEFOGGER QUIT WORKING. FUSES ALL CHECKED TO BE GOOD. THE WIRE HARNESS BY THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX HAD A BURNED CONTACT. THE PLASTIC WAS CHARRED AND MELTED. THE CONTACTS FOR THE DEFOGGER DAMAGED. LUCKILY, THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FIRE, THOUGH LOOKING AT THE DAMAGE, IT WAS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE. I HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 20, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
REAR DEFOGGER QUIT WORKING. FUSES ALL CHECKED TO BE GOOD. THE WIRE HARNESS BY THE INTERIOR FUSE BOX HAD A BURNED CONTACT. THE PLASTIC WAS CHARRED AND MELTED. THE CONTACTS FOR THE DEFOGGER DAMAGED. LUCKILY, THIS DID NOT RESULT IN A FIRE, THOUGH LOOKING AT THE DAMAGE, IT WAS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE. I HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Nov 20, 2014
Incident date: Nov 3, 2014
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR DAMAGES PERTAINING TO SAFETY RECALL. *TGW
AIR BAGS Oct 28, 2014
Incident date: Oct 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SPINE, NECK, AND BACK. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINE... Read more
Crash 2 injured
AIR BAGS Oct 15, 2014
Incident date: Jan 26, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY WHICH REQUIRED MEDI... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Oct 14, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT HAD TO LEAVE THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, WHICH WAS A S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 9, 2014
Incident date: Oct 9, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFAC... Read more
STEERING Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Dec 31, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND WAS NOT INSPECTED TO DETERMINE THE ... Read more
Crash 1 deaths
POWER TRAIN Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
ASIDE FROM THE PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION DUE TO RECALL, IT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HARD TO CHANGE GEARS, I OFTEN HAVE TO USE TWO HANDS TO SWITCH THE SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR VICE VERSA. THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 2, 2014
Incident date: Sep 25, 2014
ASIDE FROM THE PROBLEMS WITH MY IGNITION DUE TO RECALL, IT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY HARD TO CHANGE GEARS, I OFTEN HAVE TO USE TWO HANDS TO SWITCH THE SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE OR VICE VERSA. THE BUTTON ON THE GEAR SHIFT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Sep 19, 2014
AFTER DRIVING, WHEN YOU GO TO TURN THE KEY/IGNITION BACK, IT ONLY TURNS BACK TO WHERE THE RADIO, LIGHTS, AND WIPERS STAY ON. THE IGNITION WILL NOT TURN ALL THE BACK. ALSO, THEY KEY WILL COME OUT OF THE IGNITION IN ANY POSITION, EVEN WHILE THE CAR IS IN GEAR. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN AUGUST 2014... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 6, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V355000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REC... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEARS FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE WITH BOTH HANDS SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO SHIFT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEARS FROM THE GEAR BOX. THE CONTACT APPLIED EXCESSIVE FORCE WITH BOTH HANDS SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO SHIFT ... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 11, 2014
Incident date: Sep 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. A POLICE REPOR... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Aug 27, 2014
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
BOUGHT CAR AT 29K IN JUNE 2007. AROUND 36K THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR BETWEEN THE GAS LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO OVERRIDE MY BREAKING. NEARLY KILLED ME BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. (HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL). HAD TO FIGHT WITH CHEVY TO GET WARRANTY FIX FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.... Read more
ENGINE Aug 27, 2014
Incident date: Apr 16, 2008
BOUGHT CAR AT 29K IN JUNE 2007. AROUND 36K THE TRANSMISSION SENSOR BETWEEN THE GAS LINE AND THE TRANSMISSION DECIDED TO OVERRIDE MY BREAKING. NEARLY KILLED ME BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. (HAD TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO MAINTAIN CONTROL). HAD TO FIGHT WITH CHEVY TO GET WARRANTY FIX FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIE... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING THE INCIDENT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIE... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 24, 2014
Incident date: May 23, 2014
I PURCHASED MY 06 MONTE CARLO IN 2012 AND MY KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WAS NOT RESPONDING WELL. THEY INFORMED ME IT WAS JUST THE BATTERIES. I SWAPPED OUT THE BATTERIES AND THIS DID NOT DO MUCH GOOD. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER FOR THE VEHICLE (IMPALAS INCL... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO LATCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE... Read more
STEERING Aug 18, 2014
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN CENTURY BOULEVARD MY SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY ABOUT 35 R 37 MILES AN HOUR,THE SPEED LIMIT IS A 35 MILES HOUR ZONE.WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED REAL FAST, IT WAS ABOUT THREE TO FOUR IN FRONT OF ME.SO I TRY TO BRAKE THAT'S WHEN MY STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD TO ... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.9L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 26.0 19.0 Premium $4,000
3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 29.0 22.0 Gasoline or E85 $2,800

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

1,018 manufacturer communications from 669 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT150
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL113
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM96
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING67
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY49
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL43
060000 ENGINE (PWS)42
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE32
00-03-10-006P Apr 18, 2024
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou
07-00-89-037S Mar 11, 2024
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Feb 2, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
18-NA-099 Jan 16, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
PIP5601B Jan 12, 2024
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PI0592I Jan 8, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
PIT5074P Dec 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
23-NA-219 Dec 12, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
PIT5099G Sep 26, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
23-NA-153 Sep 1, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the customer that it is normal for the delay.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
PIP5628G Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
PIP5358C Jul 18, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
12-03-10-001E May 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
PIP5628F Apr 24, 2023
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
12-03-10-001D Apr 21, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel).
08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
17-NA-073 Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
PIP5628E Feb 10, 2023
353720 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:OUTLETS/RECEPTACLE
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
02-00-89-002U Jan 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
09-00-89-008F Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
PIP5540J Dec 15, 2022
138220 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
21-NA-124 Dec 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or P0455 Set.
16-NA-338 Dec 13, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
16-NA-338 Dec 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
20-NA-138 Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
20-NA-138 Nov 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-205 Oct 19, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information on Module Harvesting.
10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIC5453D Sep 30, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
22-NA-195 Sep 28, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on Handling Requests for Modifications to Permanently Import/Export Vehicles Between the U.S. and Canada.
PI0592G Sep 27, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).
13-08-116-001H Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
01-06-01-011M Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
22-NA-181 Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the engine or transmission.
PIP5640A Sep 1, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
20-NA-065 Aug 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on tools available to find an intake vacuum leak or exhaust leak to correct a condition of MIL Illuminated with Multiple Fuel Trim and/or Oxygen Sensor Codes Set.
PIC5260F Jun 22, 2022
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT5099F Jun 13, 2022
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIP5358B May 31, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5856 May 26, 2022
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
18-NA-099 May 16, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
PIC5260E Apr 19, 2022
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
01-00-89-010P Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L Feb 3, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271L Feb 3, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
22NA009 Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
070316004D Jan 10, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
1308116001G Jan 4, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
000090002L Jan 4, 2022
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
PIP5628E Dec 14, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
030310007K Nov 8, 2021
190000 TIRES
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
030310007K Nov 8, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire/Wheel Characteristics (Vibration, Balance, Shake, Flat Spotting) of GM Original Equipment Tires.
030091001H Nov 5, 2021
356230 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
PIT3099U Aug 11, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA98019 Opened: Aug 31, 1998 , Closed: Dec 13, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
There is no summary currently available
PE98023 Opened: Apr 23, 1998 , Closed: Aug 31, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
DEGRADED BRAKING PERFORMANCE
DP83015 Opened: Aug 16, 1983 , Closed: Nov 29, 1983
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1982
STALLING
STALLING

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO across all model years (1970, 2007).

121 Total Recalls
2,965 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
204 Reported Crashes
204 Reported Fires
24 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2010 0 6 View
2008 0 3 View
2007 2 54 View
2006 (current) 2 146
2005 4 155 View
2004 7 275 View
2003 9 204 View
2002 7 319 View
2001 8 417 View
2000 8 332 View
1999 5 170 View
1998 5 129 View
1997 3 218 View
1996 3 255 View
1995 5 244 View
1991 1 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1988 2 5 View
1987 3 9 View
1986 4 6 View
1985 2 7 View
1984 3 3 View
1983 2 1 View
1982 2 2 View
1981 2 2 View
1980 4 0 View
1979 5 0 View
1978 8 0 View
1977 3 0 View
1976 4 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 3 1 View
1973 1 0 View
1970 1 0 View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SUBURBAN 246 10,458 View
TAHOE 240 12,622 View
MALIBU 216 29,080 View
SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View