2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 24, 2016 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

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 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That ranks 14th out of 15 Monte Carlo model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Power Train1
Steering1 · ~43,773 mi
Suspension1 · ~43,773 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Power Train150%———
Steering150%43,773——
Suspension150%43,773——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112016: 120161

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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.

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…

Electrical System · received Feb 24, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10838290

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…

Steering · received Oct 27, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10433014

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2010 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 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.