1974 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls2Free fix at dealers Owner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem1Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 30, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Suspension1 crash/fire/injury

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Suspension	1	1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 74V-016 · Jan 25, 1974 · 26,421 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Control arm: upper arm

Recall 73V-250 · Dec 27, 1973 · 782,111 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.

Best & worst years

1974 vs. every other Monte Carlo year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Monte Carlo median. How we score

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 3 4 6 5 3 0 1 16915516410012523327623015823012011342 2 2

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In owners' words

What Monte Carlo owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

FOIA REQUEST DOCUMENTATION PERTAINING TO NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NO 73V250000 AS WELL AS CHEVROLET CAMPAIGN NO 74-C-09 RE PROBLEMS W/FRT UPPER ARM INNER BUSHING RETAINER NUTS ON THE 1974 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. *BF *SC
Complaint 10103588 · Nov 30, 2004

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