Total Complaints
3 filings
CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO · model year
2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
3 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 MONTE CARLO is engine and engine cooling with 1 filings, followed by vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 2008 MONTE CARLO, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20090202STEERING
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 POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, FOR IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
20080602ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 AFTER THE FAILURE. THE RESERVATION NUMBER WAS 01695/7245665. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31,043. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. UPDATED 06/16/08
Mileage: 31,043
20080602VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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 AFTER THE FAILURE. THE RESERVATION NUMBER WAS 01695/7245665. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31,043. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. UPDATED 06/16/08
Mileage: 31,043
Compare 2008CHEVROLETMONTE CARLO to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO have?▼
The 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL and STEERING.
Is the 2008 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.