2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

54 complaints filed with NHTSA.

54
Complaints
9
Crashes
5
Fires
8
Injuries
7
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15
POWER TRAIN10
STEERING7
AIR BAGS4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
SUSPENSION2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
ENGINE2
SEATS2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1

Recalls (2)

14V35500023/06/2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

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

09E00500017/02/2009

STEERING

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

Recent Complaints

20240312FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I

20240312FireVISIBILITY/WIPER

The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I

20240312FireEXTERIOR LIGHTING

The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I

20141029CrashFatalAIR BAGS

[XXX]. VIN#[XXX]- WHITE CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO,PH# [XXX] JULY 7 20014 AUTO ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON HWY,31 LOUISVILLE KY 40272. MAN DIED. [XXX] HOSPITALIZED. CAR TURNED OFF OF RUN POSITION STALLED CAUSING ACCIDENT. MY LAWYER SAID TO CONTACT YOU ONE MORE TIME. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 65,195

20141029CrashFatalSEATS

[XXX]. VIN#[XXX]- WHITE CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO,PH# [XXX] JULY 7 20014 AUTO ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON HWY,31 LOUISVILLE KY 40272. MAN DIED. [XXX] HOSPITALIZED. CAR TURNED OFF OF RUN POSITION STALLED CAUSING ACCIDENT. MY LAWYER SAID TO CONTACT YOU ONE MORE TIME. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 65,195

20141029CrashFatalSUSPENSION

[XXX]. VIN#[XXX]- WHITE CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO,PH# [XXX] JULY 7 20014 AUTO ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON HWY,31 LOUISVILLE KY 40272. MAN DIED. [XXX] HOSPITALIZED. CAR TURNED OFF OF RUN POSITION STALLED CAUSING ACCIDENT. MY LAWYER SAID TO CONTACT YOU ONE MORE TIME. THANKS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 65,195

20141024CrashFatalSTRUCTURE:BODY

JULY 7,2014 MY MOTHER ([XXX]) WAS CROSSING DIXIE HWY. IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. MOTORCYCLE HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. MOTORCYCLIST DIED AT THE SEEN OF ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMA. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LMPD IMPOUND LOT AND WAS ON LOCK DOWN FOR A INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. I WAS ALLOWED PICK CAR UP AT IMPOUND APPROXIMATELY 9/30/2014. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WOULD START THE IGNITION WAS NOT COMPLETELY OFF THE KEY WAS TURNED BACK ENOUGH TO TURN MOTOR OFF B

Mileage: 65,189

20141024CrashFatalSEATS

JULY 7,2014 MY MOTHER ([XXX]) WAS CROSSING DIXIE HWY. IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. MOTORCYCLE HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. MOTORCYCLIST DIED AT THE SEEN OF ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMA. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LMPD IMPOUND LOT AND WAS ON LOCK DOWN FOR A INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. I WAS ALLOWED PICK CAR UP AT IMPOUND APPROXIMATELY 9/30/2014. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WOULD START THE IGNITION WAS NOT COMPLETELY OFF THE KEY WAS TURNED BACK ENOUGH TO TURN MOTOR OFF B

Mileage: 65,189

20141024CrashFatalSTEERING

JULY 7,2014 MY MOTHER ([XXX]) WAS CROSSING DIXIE HWY. IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. MOTORCYCLE HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. MOTORCYCLIST DIED AT THE SEEN OF ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMA. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LMPD IMPOUND LOT AND WAS ON LOCK DOWN FOR A INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. I WAS ALLOWED PICK CAR UP AT IMPOUND APPROXIMATELY 9/30/2014. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WOULD START THE IGNITION WAS NOT COMPLETELY OFF THE KEY WAS TURNED BACK ENOUGH TO TURN MOTOR OFF B

Mileage: 65,189

20141024CrashFatalELECTRICAL SYSTEM

JULY 7,2014 MY MOTHER ([XXX]) WAS CROSSING DIXIE HWY. IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. MOTORCYCLE HIT HER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CAR. MOTORCYCLIST DIED AT THE SEEN OF ACCIDENT. MY MOTHER HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM POST TRAUMA. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO LMPD IMPOUND LOT AND WAS ON LOCK DOWN FOR A INVESTIGATION TO TAKE PLACE. I WAS ALLOWED PICK CAR UP AT IMPOUND APPROXIMATELY 9/30/2014. WHEN I CHECKED TO SEE IF IT WOULD START THE IGNITION WAS NOT COMPLETELY OFF THE KEY WAS TURNED BACK ENOUGH TO TURN MOTOR OFF B

Mileage: 65,189

20141016CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

20141016CrashSTEERING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.

20131017FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE TRUNK LIGHT MECHANISM THAT IGNITED A FIRE IN VEHICLE BURNING IT BEYOND REPAIR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.

20131017FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

2007 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE TRUNK LIGHT MECHANISM THAT IGNITED A FIRE IN VEHICLE BURNING IT BEYOND REPAIR. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.