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1987 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train30
Engine and engine cooling20
Tires20
Fuel system, gasoline10
Suspension10

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

1 recall

1987 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

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 87V-168 · Oct 26, 1987 · 11,936 vehicles

Risk. THE VALVE LINK COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A GEARSELECTION DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE DRIVER SELECTS.

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

1987 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

'70'73'74'75'76'77'78'79'80'81'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'90'91'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'10
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  • Caution
  • Solid
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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and the recalls they led to.

  1. THROTTLE NON-RETURNC89001 · closed Jan 16, 1990
    No recall
  2. PARKING BRAKE CABLEPE89145 · closed Sep 22, 1989
    No recall
In owners' words

What Monte Carlo owners report

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

OVERDRIVE CONVERTER HAS BEEN REBUILT FOUR TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT TWICE WITHIN 45,000 MILES OF USE. IT APPEARS THAT VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SERVICED UNDER SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS. DO THESE BULLETINS EXPIRE AND THE COMPANY IS NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE?
Complaint 546617 · Feb 4, 1997

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