2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
54
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
The 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 54 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. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (15 complaints), Power Train (10 complaints), and Steering (7 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 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...
View full details →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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
54 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Power Train | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignition | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I can't find any manufacturer who recommends using 12 gauge wire on a 40 Amp circuit. This isn't even close to being correct. This is so agreegessly out of specification it would appear GM knew they had an issue with the circuit and fixed it By over fusing the circuit. This same issue on multiple models over several years.
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. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I can't find any manufacturer who recommends using 12 gauge wire on a 40 Amp circuit. This isn't even close to being correct. This is so agreegessly out of specification it would appear GM knew they had an issue with the circuit and fixed it By over fusing the circuit. This same issue on multiple models over several years.
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. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I can't find any manufacturer who recommends using 12 gauge wire on a 40 Amp circuit. This isn't even close to being correct. This is so agreegessly out of specification it would appear GM knew they had an issue with the circuit and fixed it By over fusing the circuit. This same issue on multiple models over several years.
I am having issues with my engine unintentionally turning off because of my ignition key and I sent it to the shop for recall repair but they said they didn’t have the part and couldn’t find it because it’s not available.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the transmission became inoperable. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
General Motors, LLC has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIC5650L — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3060, and/or B3935. Technician should not replace any parts for this concern. If unable...
060850009J — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for information on passenger presence sensing system (PPS or PSS) concerns with custom upholstery, accessory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices.
PIC4996A — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This PI offers diagnostic tips to a technician when diagnosing a possible fuel level sensor concern. The tech is advised to ohm test the sensor at the terminals located on top of the fuel module while performing a sweep test. If the test fails the technician is instructed to replace...
PIC3926E — EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the radio may have one of these issues will not turn on and will only display the clock and all buttons on the radio are inoperative but the volume and tune knobs will function. Technician will need to...
PIC5904 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the OnStar system will not connect. Technician should record module info per the latest version of PIC4310 and contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
PIC5468C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Spongy Brake Pedal After Hydraulic Brake Component Disconnect Or Replacement -Air Trapped In System.
PIC5037B — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the theft deterrent will need to be synchronized if the Theft Deterrent Module and Engine Control Module are replaced at the same time or if during service the theft deterrent becomes unsynchronized.
PIC4468C — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the rear defogger stays on for longer than 20 minutes. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their vehicle.
PIC-5268B — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
CHEVROLET: REPEAT BRAKE PULSATION, STEERING WHEEL DITHER, AND/OR PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THIS CONDITION AFFECTS VEHICLES DRIVEN PRIMARILY IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. POLICE VEHICLE WITH RPO 9C1 OR 9C3. *PE
4136 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
RIGHT FRONT TURN SIGNAL INOPERATIVE. *TT DIAGNOSING INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNALS, TRUNK ACTUATOR, OR BTSI. UPDATED ON 10/03/07. *NJ UPDATED 11/10/10. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 319 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 201 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 275 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 155 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 146 complaints
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