AI Damage2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 42
- involving a crash
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 40% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 3 Steering 17% of all complaints
- 4 Air bags 10% of all complaints
- 5 Engine 5% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 5% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 5% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 5% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 17 complaints (40% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 12 complaints (29% of all).
- Steering: 7 complaints (17% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Air bags: 4 complaints (10% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 2 complaints (5% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- 5.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 42 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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).
The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained head and back injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
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.
Airbag opened while parked in a parking lot. Vehicle as stationary.
In addition, the front of the vehicle was leaking oil. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and the oil leakage was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired.
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 contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to get the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the failure.
When pressing the accelerator after being stopped at a light, the vehicle jerks and vibrates a couple of times before accelerating. It feels as if the gear is not shifting properly. It happens often and thrusts us forward quite a few times.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 5,823 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 16% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Monte Carlo has 83 complaints (26 years in the data). This year has 42, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Other years of this model
- Monte Carlo 19843 sources
- Monte Carlo 19854 sources
- Monte Carlo 19866 sources
- Monte Carlo 19875 sources
- Monte Carlo 19883 sources
- Monte Carlo 1995169 sources
- Monte Carlo 1996155 sources
- Monte Carlo 1997164 sources
- Monte Carlo 1998100 sources
- Monte Carlo 1999125 sources
- Monte Carlo 2000233 sources
- Monte Carlo 2001276 sources
- Monte Carlo 2002230 sources
- Monte Carlo 2003158 sources
- Monte Carlo 2004230 sources
- Monte Carlo 2005120 sources
- Monte Carlo 2006113 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, powertrain, steering. Total complaints: 42. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (14%), knocking, grinding or other noise (12%), transmission slipping (12%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.