2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

155

Owner Complaints

2 Crashes 5 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

9

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

The 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 155 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (56 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (32 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, potentially affecting up to 5,883,294 vehicles.

Recall 14V400000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 5,877,718 vehicles affected

Defect: 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. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model...

Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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 9, 2014. GM's...

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Recall 09E005000 — STEERING

| 979 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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 DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

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Recall 08E063000 — STEERING

| 3,855 vehicles affected

Defect: DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE....

Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

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Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

| 742 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

155 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11564424 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
I have had numerous lights, noise, continuously for the last 7 years have replaced numerous parts, only to last awhile then the lights, noise return. Seems there is no cure for this malfunctioning problem, have heard GM is aware of these problems but have never received a letter regarding them, the anti-lock traction control braking system on these cars are headaches and troublesome, and expensive with no cure in sight, have spent tons of money on these problems, still keep having them.
#11266427 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
THE PCM FOR THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT OR DEFECTIVE AND FROM WHAT I'VE RESEARCHED THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE MONTE CARLO. CHEVROLET SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELLING A KNOWN DEFECTIVE COMPUTER!
#11242930 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
TAKATARECALL STIL TILL I HAVE THAT PROBLEMS
#11242930 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
TAKATARECALL STIL TILL I HAVE THAT PROBLEMS
#11242930 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | N/A miles
TAKATARECALL STIL TILL I HAVE THAT PROBLEMS

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Safety Rating for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

General Motors, LLC has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

DOR-C5P7J-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This SKU is an EGR Valve. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the electrical leads in the motor. The leads may become worn leading to voltage spikes which can cause a fault and engine light to come one; voltage spikes may also cause performance issues from...

DOR-Q9L3Y-03 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This SKU is an HVAC Air Door Actuator. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the housing. There may be a gap between the 2 halves of the housing causing the actuator to bind and a loss of HVAC air door control. Loss of HVAC air door...

050843003 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPERS PARK IN UP POSITION. *TT

040847003 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SECURITY LIGHT ON, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B2958 AND/OR B2960. *TT

3006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MECHANICAL NOISE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2005 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. *TT

3043 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INTERMITTENT SECURITY LAMP ON. DIAGNOSITC TROUBLE CODE B2958 OR B2960 MAY OR MAY NOT BE PRESENT. *TT

3124 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

MAIN BODY WIRING HARNESSES PARTS RESTRICTION. *TC

3147 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DRL INOPERATIVE AFTER BCM REPLACEMENT. *TC

3327 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

WINDSHIELD WIPERS PARK IN THE VERTICAL POSITION. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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