2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

▲ Better than typical

2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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

2007: 42 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	169
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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36%

36% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE DEATH

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240312

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE TRUNK LIGHT MECHANISM THAT IGNITED A FIRE IN VEHICLE BURNING IT BEYOND REPAIR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131017

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

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TRANSMISSION SKIPS GEARS FROM A STOP TO GO ACCELERATION. TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A CHEVROLET ASE CERTIFIED REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE CHECKED. THE CLUTCH PLATE WAS MELTED ALONG WITH SOME PLANETARY BEARINGS DESTROYED. THE REPAIR BILL CAME TO 1,800.00 $.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171212

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST OF STEERING HAPPENS THEN COMES BACK. ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING AROUND TURNS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180124

AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141016

AIRBAG OPENED WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE AS STATIONARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200116

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 5%

5% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

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I HAVE A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO THAT I BOUGHT NEW AND THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL TAKE OVER AT ANY TIME OR SPEED. IT MAY GO 2 WEEKS AND NOT DO IT, BUT MOST OF THE TIME IT WILL DO IT 2 OR 3 TIMES A WEEK. WHEN IT DOES IT MAY DO IT 1 TO 4 TIMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090126

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

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