2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

146

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 4 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

22

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

The 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 146 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, STEERING. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (25 complaints), Power Train (19 complaints), and Steering (16 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO, potentially affecting up to 3,142,710 vehicles.

Recall 14V355000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

| 3,141,731 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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac...

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. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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. Owners...

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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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Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

146 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 25 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 19 2 Injuries
Steering
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes 1 Death
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 6 Crashes 10 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 8
Engine
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries 1 Death
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2
Traction Control System
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11590196 | POWER TRAIN | | 200,000 miles
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. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after restart. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
#11458512 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. I have not been able to stop when this occurs with the turn signal still active to get out and verify it the turn signal is actually working At random times a loud clacking sound will come from behind the dash in the general vicinity of the radio and there will be no out put from the dash vents until the clacking stops. The use of any controls whether radio or climate does not seem to cause this nor will it stop it. Actuator doorb and/or solenoid perhaps?
#11458512 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. I have not been able to stop when this occurs with the turn signal still active to get out and verify it the turn signal is actually working At random times a loud clacking sound will come from behind the dash in the general vicinity of the radio and there will be no out put from the dash vents until the clacking stops. The use of any controls whether radio or climate does not seem to cause this nor will it stop it. Actuator doorb and/or solenoid perhaps?
#11458512 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. I have not been able to stop when this occurs with the turn signal still active to get out and verify it the turn signal is actually working At random times a loud clacking sound will come from behind the dash in the general vicinity of the radio and there will be no out put from the dash vents until the clacking stops. The use of any controls whether radio or climate does not seem to cause this nor will it stop it. Actuator doorb and/or solenoid perhaps?
#11327836 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | | 135,000 miles
ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT FLASHES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. IT LOSES POWER AND GAUGES DROP AS IF THE CAR SHUT DOWN. WILL DO THIS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

General Motors, LLC has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT5353B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.

PIT5463A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician how to repair vehicles that have a red LED and a current Diagnostic Trouble Code B1447-04 after the Canada upgrade. Technician will verify that there is harness for the OnStar Back up Battery on the vehicle.  Install a new Back up...

PIC5468E — SERVICE BRAKES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with a spongy brake pedal after a hydraulic brake component was disconnected or replaced. The brake lines between the master cylinder and the antilock brake system module are routed higher than the master cylinder. If air enters the system...

PIP4568R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDER 1, 4, 6, OR 7 AND/OR TICK NOISE. TECHNICIAN WILL FOLLOW SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS FIRST. IF SERVICE INFORMATION DIAGNOSIS DOES NOT ISOLATE THE CAUSE OF THIS CONCERN...

PIC3926E — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

SB-09132-E — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

09132E - CUSTOMER SATISFACTION (REVISED EXPIRATION DATE). CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A V6 OR V8 ENGINE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE POWER STEERING COOLER LINE MAY LEAK OR SPLIT. WHEN THESE VEHICLES ARE STARTED IN COLD WEATHER, THE PRESSURE ON THE HOSE IS SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER THAN IN WARMER...

PIC-5468-C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

GM: AFTER A HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL IT IS TOUGH TO REMOVE ALL THE AIR FROM THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS IS DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE BRAKE LINES. *RM UPDATED 3/12112. *PE UPDATED 4/9/13. *PE UPDATED 3/20/14. *PE

SB-2920A — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

G-159458 — STEERING

09132D - Customer Satisfaction Program (revised expiration date). The power steering cooler line may leak or split when the vehicle is started in cold weather. This would result in fluid spotting under vehicle when the vehicle is parked and a decrease in power steering assist. If enough fluid were lost,...

09132D — STEERING

Power Steering Hose Leak

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

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

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