The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure returned soon after restart. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The worst 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical29
- Transmission27
- Steering21
- Engine12
- Airbags10
- Tires9
- Seat belts5
- Visibility5
- Driver assistance4
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Brakes3
- Fuel system2
- Locks2
- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Lights1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Recalls 1
Electrical system: ignition
- 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) 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.
- 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. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 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.
Recall number 14V355000 · Recall details
See all 1 recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Defect investigations
Power steering fluid leaks - fires
General motors (gm) initiated a customer satisfaction campaign in october of 2006 to address a failure of the power steering hose and/or clamps that could occur when the engine is started in vehicles primarily operated in the following states that experience extremely cold temperatures:alaska, maine, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, north dakota, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin and wyoming.at the time this preliminary evaluation (pe) was opened, only 1 of the 33 complaints received by the office of defects investigation (odi) was from a state covered by the customer satisfaction campaign.in response to an information request sent by the odi, gm provided information that included 6 alleged fires and 1 alleged minor crash potentially related to the alleged defect. One of the alleged fires is a duplicate of a report received by odi.of the fire incidents, 2 of the 6 alleged fire incidents occurred after the remedy detailed in the customer satisfaction program was performed.one of the vehicles was totaled as a result of the incident.it is undetermined whether the incidents were related to the alleged defect or were a by product of the repair.of the other four alleged fire incidents, 1 incident involved smoke only and no visible flames.based on the information provided, the remaining 3 fire incidents were localized events that primarily involved damage to the power steering components and surrounding wiring.all 3 of these vehicles were subsequently repaired.none of the alleged fire incidents occurred while the vehicle was unattended.odi is aware of 1 additional alleged fire incident that was not included in gm's information request response.based on the consumer's description of the incident, the fire was quickly extinguished by a friend and the vehicle was subsequently repaired at a dealership.in total odi is aware of 6 alleged fire incidents where the consumer alleged flames were visible.all of the alleged fire incidents occurred while the vehicle was still attended. Odi is aware 1 minor crash alleged to be related to a power steering fluid leak.the consumer alleged a minor crash occurred as the consumer was attempting to pull into a driveway and had difficulty negotiating the turn due to experiencing high power steering efforts and struck a snow bank.in a letter dated september 21, 2009, gm informed odi that a customer satisfaction program will commence in december of 2009 for the entire us. As a remedy the power steering hose assembly for vehicles with v8 engines and the power steering return hose and clamps for vehicles with v6 engines will be replaced with upgraded components.based on the low frequencies and minor severities of the alleged fire incidents and crash,no safety related defect trend has been identified in the subject vehicles.gm's expanded customer satisfaction program will provide free repairs to vehicles excluded from the original campaign.accordingly, this investigation has been closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action in the future if warranted.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 773
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 19 | 29 | 22 |
| 3.9L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 5.3L 8‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 26 | 19 |
What 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. I have not been able to stop when this occurs with the turn signal still active to get out and verify it the turn signal is actually working At random times a loud clacking sound will come from behind the dash in the general vicinity of the radio and there will be no out put from the dash vents until the clacking stops. The use of any controls whether radio or climate does not seem to cause this nor will it stop it. Actuator doorb and/or solenoid perhaps?
Abs and traction control light flashes when trying to accelerate. It loses power and gauges drop as if the car shut down. Will do this going down the highway.
Car malfunction my passenger who was my babymamma pasaed away
Paint peeling in wheel wells
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system) by whalen chevrolet inc. (1258 ny-29, greenwich, ny 12834, (518) 692-2241). However, it failed to provide a permanent remedy. While driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle lost power and shut off. In addition, there were instances when the key had to be maneuvered back and forth in order to be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to various warning indicators and gauges flickering and the vehicle was unable to start. The contact planned to take the vehicle back to the dealer for servicing. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not available.
The rear window defogger no longer worked. The reason being that the rear defroster wiring had burned at the connector block. Connector block is located behind the passengers side kick panel. This could have caused a fire to the interior of the vehicle. There are videos on the internet showing how to resolve this problem so it must happen frequently! You can see where the burn occured in the attached photo. I repaired this on 3/9/2018, however, it happened at least two years ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the interior lighting and indicators on the instrument panel were illuminated after the key had been removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the ignition, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to concord chevrolet (1330 concord ave, concord, ca 94520 (925) 682-6400) where it was diagnosed that the electrical system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The tranmission 4t65e hd is always tearing up... The carfax on my car shows it was replace in 2008 and im saying it has less then 100 k on the transmission they put in and its out again
Looks like gm has had an ongoing problem with clear coating peeling off the wheels they use on their cars, my monte carlo has 10,000 miles on it and the wheels look like they have been sitting at the bottom of the ocean since 2006 this might not be a safety issue, but it is a appearance issue and the manufacturer should have this issue fixed
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Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Is the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, close to a typical Monte Carlo model year.
What is the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo year score?
The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Electrical system, with 29 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is transmission (27).
How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V355000. 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).
What gas mileage does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo range from 19 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 19 city and 29 highway.
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