2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Monte Carlo years
- Not enough data 14th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That ranks 14th out of 15 Monte Carlo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 31,043 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 31,043 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 31,043 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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.
When driving in wet weather, i lose my power steering, which causes me to lose control of my vehicle, this can be minimum puddles on the road. I have a 2008 chevy monte carlo. I have mentioned this to the chevy dealer where i purchased the car new and i am getting no satisfaction. This could…
Tl*the contact rented a 2008 chevrolet mailbu. The hand controls and accelerator pedal in the vehicle did not work. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the hand controls were improperly installed, which prevented the vehicle from being driven. The contact's wife had to drive…
Other Chevrolet Monte Carlo years
← 2007 Monte Carlo · 2010 Monte Carlo →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 42 | 1 |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 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 |
See all Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems by year, every Chevrolet model, or the Chevrolet VIN decoder.
Similar Chevrolet models
Embed this 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.