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2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems

87 complaints (73% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000.

owner complaints
87
of this car's complaints
73%
typical mileage
70,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Instrument cluster/panel
    32
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems in other years

1995200020052010

Related recalls

Electrical system: ignitionReported July 3, 2014 · 5,877,718 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
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.
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 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.

Recall number 14V400000 · Recall details

What 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · CA

Takatarecall stil till I have that problems

Filed May 5, 2018 · Electrical · 94,000 miles · KS

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 tank of gas

Filed Mar 9, 2017 · Electrical · TX

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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to be referred to an authorized dealer to diagnose the failure and provide the recall remedy. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Oct 31, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 138,000 miles · KS

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. I can't use my bright lights, because I lose dash lights, head lights. My son and I share this car to drive to work. Since the lights started flashing all day and night, I felt it is unsafe for him to drive to work which is 40 miles one way. Why so many issues that are not being taken serious? I drive my car during day time. I pray I make it to work. I have to drive 9 miles one way to work. However, I drive highway 75 with semi trucks going 70 miles an hour. If this car loses power on that highway, I will probably not survive. Unsafe and not reliable vehicle. Chevy should help us monte carlo owners get them fixed. Thanks for your time.

Filed Apr 18, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 65,000 miles · CO

I began having trouble with this car a few months after I purchased it. I can't drive the car at night with the lights on bright, because when I do the lights shut completely off and the only way to get them to come back on is to flip the dimmer switch. I have been on the interstate and highway both, driving the posted speed limit when this has happened. This problem, in my opinion is a big hazard and very unsafe. I had to have the cruise control switch replaced, the instrument panel replaced, because it failed completely while I was going on vacation, I had no idea how much gas was in my car or what speed I was going all gauges were out of whack. The car smells like gasoline, I've taken this to the dealer auto repair shop, they claim they can't find the problem, even though they could smell the gas both on the outside and inside of car. There was a recall on the key, I took into dealer and they put a cover over the old key, I personally don't understand how that was supposed to take care of whatever the problem was. I have noticed that others on here have listed similar complaints about this car. What I'd like to know is, if there are so many people having the exact same problems with these cars, why hasn't there been a recall issued? I can't speak for anyone else, but I paid hard earned money for this car and I'm sick and tired of having to constantly repair stuff, which seems to be a big problem on this make and model. I think something needs to be done before someone gets seriously injured or worse. And it shouldn't take someone's life before something is done about this.

Filed Feb 29, 2016 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at various speeds, the speedometer and fuel gauges became inoperable. The failure recurred randomly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 147,000 miles · OK

Speedometer going nuts. Stuck on 85mph while idle and off as well. Periodically, the trac and ABS lights will come on. When backing up and put in drive to go, the traction active light comes on and car will lug and grind.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. While attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to start without warning. The contact stated that the transmission was replaced. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the body control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure was persistent. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Electrical · FL

Periodically the car will not start. There was a recall that only replaced a portion of the key. The key will turn and all lights come on but it wont start. If you wait a few minutes and try again the car starts even though you have done nothing different. We took it to a repair shop and they are stating it needs a new ignition. I do not have a heavy keyring and only use the single key without the fob or anything and still have the problem.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · LA

2005 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system and recall issues. *smd the consumer stated the engine light illuminated. The consumer stated after the dealer performed the recall, the alarm no worked. *jb updated 09/02/15*lj updated 11/01/2017

Questions about the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical

Does the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 87 complaints about the electrical of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 73% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 14V400000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have the most electrical problems?

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (151 complaints), 2005 (87 complaints) and 2001 (77 complaints).

Other 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems

Lights 18Fuel system 9Brakes 7Engine 7Acceleration 5Airbags 3Driver assistance 3Suspension 3Transmission 3Steering 2Visibility 2Seat belts 1

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