2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 42 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (31% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“I am having issues with my engine unintentionally turning off because of my ignition key and I sent it to the shop for recall repair but they said they didn't have the part and couldn't find it because it's not available.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2023
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the transmission became inoperable. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2022
“Transmission skips gears from a stop to go acceleration. Took my vehicle to a chevrolet ase certified repair facility to have checked. The clutch plate was melted along with some planetary bearings destroyed. The repair bill came to 1,800.00 $. Now the vehicle is showing signs of a recurring slippage problem only after 2 months since it was repaired and used parts replaced. Why isn't there a recall for this issue? My 2007 chevrolet monte carlo ss less than 72,000 miles on it.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2017
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“While driving vehicle lost of steering happens then comes back. Almost causing accident especially while driving around turns.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition and the transmission failed intermittently. The contact mentioned that the battery needed to be replaced every year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”Owner report · Electrical System · Sep 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition on several occasions and the key became lodged in the ignition switch more than once. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The failure mileage was 80,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being shut off. The vehicle restarted after approximately forty minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2014
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
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Is the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
NHTSA has 42 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most complained-about area is electrical system (31% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 69,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:ignition. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.