MYRModel Year Report

Chevrolet Monte Carlo — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

4 model years to watch and 2 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution4 years

Best bets2 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1992 1995: 170 complaints, Recommended 1996: 155 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 164 complaints, Recommended 1998: 100 complaints, Recommended 1999: 125 complaints, Recommended 2000: 233 complaints, Caution 2001: 276 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 230 complaints, Caution 2003: 158 complaints, Recommended 2004: 230 complaints, Caution 2005: 120 complaints, Recommended 2006: 113 complaints, Recommended 2007: 42 complaints, Recommended 2008: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2010: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2001 · 276
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1983 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1992 1995: 170 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 155 complaints, Recommended 1997: 164 complaints, Recommended 1998: 100 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 125 complaints, Recommended 2000: 233 complaints, Caution 2001: 276 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 230 complaints, Caution 2003: 158 complaints, Recommended 2004: 230 complaints, Caution 2004 2005: 120 complaints, Recommended 2006: 113 complaints, Recommended 2007: 42 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2010: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2001 · 276
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 6 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 5 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1992 1994 1995: 170 complaints, Recommended 1996: 155 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 164 complaints, Recommended 1998: 100 complaints, Recommended 1998 1999: 125 complaints, Recommended 2000: 233 complaints, Caution 2001: 276 complaints, Caution 2001 2002: 230 complaints, Caution 2003: 158 complaints, Recommended 2004: 230 complaints, Caution 2004 2005: 120 complaints, Recommended 2006: 113 complaints, Recommended 2006 2007: 42 complaints, Recommended 2008: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2008 2010: 2 complaints, Not enough data 2010 2001 · 276
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

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YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2010 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
2008 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ▲ Recommended 42 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2006 ● Recommended 113 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2005 ● Recommended 120 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2004 ◆ Caution 230 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 158 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 230 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 276 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 233 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ● Recommended 125 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 100 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 164 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 155 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 170 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1992–1994 No NHTSA records on file — this model year may not have been sold, or no complaints, recalls or investigations were ever filed against it.
1991 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 5 Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

35

recalls on file across every Chevrolet Monte Carlo model year.

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