2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monte Carlo years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That ranks 10th out of 15 Monte Carlo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (87 complaints, 73%), typically at around 69,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 120owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 87 | 73% | 69,500 | “instrument cluster” (14%) | $870 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 14% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 4% | 68,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 4% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 107,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 3% | 142,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 57,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 34,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 2% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 145,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 57,120 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 167,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 30,298 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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!
Takatarecall stil till i have that problems
When i first bought this car the boost gage was not working. A few days later the gas oil pressure and temperature gauges started going crazy. The temperature gauge needs to work to show overheating of engine to avoid damage. Internet forums say this issue a very common issue. Picture shows gauges…
The multi function switch is faulty. My blinkers never work right. Sometimes i have right and no left turn signal and many times the hazard lights turn on when i use turn signal. The turn signal sound of clicking never stops, constant clicking that often starts buzzing. Quite often my turn signals…
Other Chevrolet Monte Carlo years
← 2004 Monte Carlo · 2006 Monte Carlo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 42 | 1 |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 113 | 1 |
| 2005 | 120 | 1 |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 230 | 4 |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 158 | 6 |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 230 | 4 |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 276 | 5 |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 233 | 5 |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 125 | 3 |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 100 | 3 |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 164 | 1 |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 155 | 1 |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 169 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 87 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Monte Carlo model years, the 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.