2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monte Carlo years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That ranks 11th out of 15 Monte Carlo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (29 complaints, 26%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 15 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 113owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 29 | 26% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 27 | 24% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 19% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 8% | 20,250 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 5% | 72,141 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 4% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 50,013 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 4% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 147,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 2% | 45,165 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | 103,580 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 37,567 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2% | 84,276 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | 5,013 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 11,089 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 94,314 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 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) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and 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. 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.
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 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power steering fluid leaks - fires (PE09025) — opened May 13, 2009, closed Oct 2, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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
Car malfunction my passenger who was my babymamma pasaed away
Paint peeling in wheel wells
Other Chevrolet Monte Carlo years
← 2005 Monte Carlo · 2007 Monte Carlo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 42 | 1 |
| 2006 | 113 | 1 |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 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 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 29 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 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 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.