2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
The 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GEAR SHIFT ISSUES AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OFTEN HARD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE AS THE RELEASE PIN ON THE FLOOR SHIFT SOMETIMES REQUIRED EXTREME FORCE TO RELEASE THE SHIFT MECHANISM FROM PARK. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUDDENLY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HADN'T LOCKED THE DOORS. THE HORN DID NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN THE CONSUMER TIRED TO USE IT. *JB
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GEAR SHIFT ISSUES AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OFTEN HARD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE AS THE RELEASE PIN ON THE FLOOR SHIFT SOMETIMES REQUIRED EXTREME FORCE TO RELEASE THE SHIFT MECHANISM FROM PARK. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUDDENLY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HADN'T LOCKED THE DOORS. THE HORN DID NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN THE CONSUMER TIRED TO USE IT. *JB
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GEAR SHIFT ISSUES AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OFTEN HARD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE AS THE RELEASE PIN ON THE FLOOR SHIFT SOMETIMES REQUIRED EXTREME FORCE TO RELEASE THE SHIFT MECHANISM FROM PARK. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUDDENLY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HADN'T LOCKED THE DOORS. THE HORN DID NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN THE CONSUMER TIRED TO USE IT. *JB
2001 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO GEAR SHIFT ISSUES AND VEHICLE ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IT WAS OFTEN HARD TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE AS THE RELEASE PIN ON THE FLOOR SHIFT SOMETIMES REQUIRED EXTREME FORCE TO RELEASE THE SHIFT MECHANISM FROM PARK. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST REVEALED THE OXYGEN SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUDDENLY BECAME TRAPPED IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS SOME TYPE OF ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER MALFUNCTION, BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HADN'T LOCKED THE DOORS. THE HORN DID NOT ALWAYS RESPOND WHEN THE CONSUMER TIRED TO USE IT. *JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MPH OVER A ROAD BUMP, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THEN IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP OR A POTHOLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,773. UPDATED 12/02/11
Safety Rating for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08-08-44-015C — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This informational bulletin provides information regarding the inappropriate warranty claims submitted for damaged radios and instrument panel clusters, provides exampls on whats an acceptable for warranty and whats not
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
- 2005 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 155 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 146 complaints
- 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 54 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO — 3 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO (current)
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