2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 113 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	2
1982	2
1983	1
1984	3
1985	4
1986	6
1987	5
1988	3
1989	0
1990	0
1991	1
1995	170
1996	155
1997	164
1998	100
1999	125
2000	233
2001	276
2002	230
2003	158
2004	230
2005	120
2006	113
2007	42
2008	2
2010	2

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASH INJURY

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DASH PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS POORLY LIGHTED AND THERE WAS LIMITED VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING IN THE DAYLIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060224

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

INJURY

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WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE TO AVOID ANOTHER DRIVER, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130830

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240522

STEERING 19%

19% of complaints: steering — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and rack.

CRASH DEATH

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I WAS DRIVING DOWN CENTURY BOULEVARD MY SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY ABOUT 35 R 37 MILES AN HOUR,THE SPEED LIMIT IS A 35 MILES HOUR ZONE.WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL THE TRAFFIC SUDDENLY STOPPED REAL FAST, IT WAS ABOUT THREE TO FOUR IN FRONT OF ME.SO I TRY...

NHTSA ODI report, 20140818

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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CAR MALFUNCTION MY PASSENGER WHO WAS MY BABYMAMMA PASAED AWAY

NHTSA ODI report, 20191128

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) and STRUCTURE

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. HIS VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MODERATE INJURES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080819

SERIOUS REAR-END, OVERLAPPING COLLISION WITH 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO AND TRACTOR TRAILER. EXTENSIVE FRONT-END DAMAGE. CRITICAL INJURIES TO DRIVER AND NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071212

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090223 — steering

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090513 — PE (closed 20091002)

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS - FIRES

R 20140923 — electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014.

Campaign 14V355000 — check if this car was fixed