MYRModel Year Report

1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:56.593Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
6

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 1987: 5 complaints 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2002 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 1986 6 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 3 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1991: 1 complaint 1991 1995: 170 complaints 1996: 155 complaints 1996 1997: 164 complaints 1998: 100 complaints 1998 1999: 125 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2000 2001: 276 complaints 2002: 230 complaints 2002 2003: 158 complaints 2004: 230 complaints 2004 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints

1986: 6 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19812
19822
19831
19843
19854
19866
19875
19883
19890
19900
19911
1995170
1996155
1997164
1998100
1999125
2000233
2001276
2002230
2003158
2004230
2005120
2006113
200742
20082
20102

Known problem areas

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 6 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

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It's a model 200 4R turbo hydra 4 speed overdrive the rings are not hardened.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-13

Wheels

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels, most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

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Wheel fell off of vehicle and collided with two other vehicles.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-11-06

Seat belts

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

After being in an accident vehicle started to flip. Afterwards vehicle caught on fire. Dealership could not find out why vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-04-12

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    1986-05-15Exterior lighting86V056000 The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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    1986-05-15Exterior lighting86V131000 The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out.

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

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    1989-03-06CClosed 1990-01-16 Throttle non-return
  4. I
    1989-03-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-05-12 Jammed steering mechanism
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    1989-07-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-09-22 Parking brake cable
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 Certain honeywell fram racing brand HP4 and HP8 oil filters that were manufactured from May 25, 2006, through September 14, 2007, and sold for use as replacement equipment for vehicles list above.…

    Remedy: Honeywell will replace the affected oil filters free of charge. The recall began during November 2007. Owners can contact fram customer service toll-free at 1-800-890-2075.

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Buy-smart checklist

1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 86V056000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 86V131000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.