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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Owners filed 113 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA between Feb 2006 and May 2024. The most-cited component is electrical system (29).
Complaints
113
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
11
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
15
People reported injured
Deaths
2
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Electrical system29
- Power train27
- Steering21
- Air bags10
- Tires9
- Engine6
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Seat belts5
- Equipment4
- Visibility4
- Structure3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Service brakes2
- Electronic stability control (esc)2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 8, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Electrical system
29 reports1 crash1 related recall
“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 radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. I have not been able to stop when this occurs with the turn signal still active to get out and verify it the turn signal is actually working At random times a loud clacking sound will come from behind the dash in the general vicinity of the radio and there will be no out put from the dash vents until the clacking stops. The use of any controls whether radio or climate does not seem to cause this nor will it stop it. Actuator doorb and/or solenoid perhaps?”
Power train
27 reports
“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after restart. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.”
Steering
21 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“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). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.”
Air bags
10 reports8 crashes
“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 POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND DETAILS OF THE CRASH WERE UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.”
Tires
9 reports
“I OWN A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, THE TIRE PRESSURE LOW SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS WITHOUT ANY NOTICE, IF MY CAR WERE A IMPALA GM WOULD FIX IT BUT SINCE IT IS A DISCONTINUED MODEL THEY REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING. THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF DISCUSSION ON THE NET ABOUT THIS ISSUE ALONG WITH REMOTE START/ LOCK PROBLEM FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THAT IS A PROBLEM THEY DO NOT HONOR. *TR”
Engine
6 reports
“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. TRASMISSION IS WORRING ME THE MOST.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 8, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.