repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system: ignition
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.
2006 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 113 owner complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-355 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 22, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems
113 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
29Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
27Power train1 crash/fire/injury
21Steering2 crash/fire/injury
10Air bags8 crash/fire/injury
9Tires
6Engine
6Engine and engine cooling
5Seat belts
4Visibility
2514 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | 1 |
| Power train | 27 | 1 |
| Steering | 21 | 2 |
| Air bags | 10 | 8 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 25 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 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.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 21 electrical system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
5under 30k miles12under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2006 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo safety ratings
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-DR. w/ SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and the recalls they led to.
- POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRESNo recall
In owners' words
What Monte Carlo owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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, [PHONE]). HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT REMEDY. WHILE DRIVING OVER A…
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…
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