2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (36) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (30) · Exterior Lighting (10)
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94 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:ignition 2014-07-03 · campaign 14V400000 · 5,877,718 vehicles
Defect: 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, 1998-200
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.
Service bulletins (546)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 546 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-01-09 · Service Brakes“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 anti-lock traction control braking system on these…”
2019-10-04 · Power Train“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!…”
2019-08-09 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc)“takatarecall stil till i have that problems…”
2018-05-05 · Electrical System · 94,000 mi“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 on left after car running 10 min with approx half t…”
2017-12-09 · Exterior Lighting“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 do not function properly and i have no way to a…”
2017-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“feul pressure regulator recall #07e021000 for 2005 impala, but not for my monie carlo , gas smell while driving/fuel pressure regulator leaking.…”
2017-03-09 · Electrical System“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the key failed to turn over in the ignition so the contact was unable to start the vehicle. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact was waiting to be referred to an authorized dea…”
2016-11-16 · Unknown Or Other · 115,000 mi“my car has a strong gas odor particularly in colder weather. i noticed it last winter and it went away during the summer. now that the temps are getting cooler, it has started again. i turn on the heat and have to drive with the windows down for ventilation. i've had three different mechanic shops check it out. none have been able to find the cause…”
2016-11-03 · Engine“my engine (v6 3.8l 3800 series) is leaking oil on the engine. my mechanic told me this yesterday (11/2/16) when he replaced the plastic elbows as i had antifreeze leaking from them. he said the 3.8 l engine has a recall for this, oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets and said chevrolet has a recall to replace them. i do remember seeing this reca…”
2016-10-31 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 138,000 mi“key fob quit working. i use the key to manually unlock car. however, after car is parked and off, the doors lock and unlock themselves. the front and rear lights flash while doors locking and unlocking. the other night, it was flashing morse code for over 24hours. i do not have on star connected. horn quit working 4 months right before key fob quit…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.