2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 28% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,137 miles. The words owners use most often: “turn signals” (10% of reports).
- 77electrical system complaints
- 86,137median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 45%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signals: mentioned in 8 of 77 complaints (10%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 6 of 77 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 77 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Monte Carlo | 1 | 50% | — |
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 17 | 40% | 85,000 |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 29 | 26% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 87 | 73% | 69,500 |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 151 | 66% | 55,000 |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 49 | 31% | 99,000 |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 55 | 24% | 97,500 |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 77 | 28% | 86,137 |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 45 | 19% | 117,700 |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 10 | 8% | 82,500 |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 10 | 10% | 106,000 |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 17 | 10% | 92,000 |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 41 | 26% | 120,852 |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 11 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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 year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 number for this recall is 14350.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2001 montecarlo was hit in front with front end damage and the air bags didn't go off causing my girl friend to have a broken nose ..the vehicle was in motion on a city street in the turning lane *tr
Cecking the fuses, none of them were blown. Gauge would be reading hot temperature, would check the hoses and radiator nothing. Fuel system is down now.
The dealer years ago just put an insert into the key. Now the ignition does not properly work. You have to wiggle the key for operation. Sometimes the car won't start,other times the components won't work unless i wiggle the key. Car has 57,000 miles. Was part of the original recall for ignition…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlos have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (28% of the 276 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,137 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signals”, in 8 of 77 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (6).
See all 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems or electrical system problems across all Monte Carlo years.