MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

● Typical for this model
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:57.507Z

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
113
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 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 2005: 120 complaints 2006: 113 complaints 2006 113 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2010: 2 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1982: 2 complaints 1983: 1 complaint 1983 1984: 3 complaints 1985: 4 complaints 1985 1986: 6 complaints 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 113 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 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 113 2007: 42 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2010: 2 complaints

2006: 113 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

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

Electrical system

26% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2006-02-24

Power train

24% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

INJURY
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While attempting to accelerate to avoid another driver, the transmission slipped.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-30

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, 2024-05-22

Steering

19% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections and rack.

CRASHDEATH
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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, 2014-08-18

Also filed under Service brakes

Air bags

9% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Car malfunction my passenger who was my babymamma pasaed away

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-28

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, 2008-08-19

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, 2007-12-12

Tires

8% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2009-05-13Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-10-02 Power steering fluid leaks - fires
  3. R
    2014-09-23Electrical system14V355000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V355000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
2 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.