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2007 Chevrolet Monte CarloProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2007 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.

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years73% below the Monte Carlo median · #13 of 13 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints427 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage85kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has problems

42 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
Electrical system173
Power train120
Steering72
Air bags42
Seats22
Engine20
Exterior lighting21
Suspension21
Vehicle speed control20
3 other systems32

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

1 recall

2007 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.

62%repaired · 2016 Q2

Electrical system: ignition

Recall 14V-355 · Jun 23, 2014 · 3,141,731 vehicles · 1,943,372 repaired

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.

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

2007 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

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo safety ratings

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-DR. w/ SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Monte Carlo owners report

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

The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket…
Complaint 11576777 · Mar 12, 2024
I am having issues with my engine unintentionally turning off because of my ignition key and I sent it to the shop for recall repair but they said they didn’t have the part and couldn’t find it because it’s not available.
Complaint 11561667 · Dec 23, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE KEY REMAINED STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. ONCE THE KEY WAS REMOVED, THE IGNITON DID NOT CUT OFF. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A…
Complaint 10809447 · Dec 10, 2015 · 160,000 miles

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