2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: common problems and reliability

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42 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 Monte Carlo?

The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 42 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

42
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
3
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles (US, public record).

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Is 2007 a good year for the Monte Carlo?

Across the 12 Monte Carlo model years we track, complaint volume runs from 42 (2007) to 285 (2001). With 42 complaints, the 2007 Monte Carlo sits below the model's median of 178.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

electrical system
17
power train
12
steering
7
air bags
4
exterior lighting
2

Recalls affecting the 2007 Monte Carlo

electrical system:ignition

Campaign 14V355000

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.

steering

Campaign 09E005000

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 THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The 1970s and early models (1970, 1974) are viewed as timeless classics and desirable project cars, with positive remarks on their styling and potential.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Monte Carlo. See the full Monte Carlo owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Monte Carlo listings typically run $7,999–$19,900 across 1984 to 2007 model years.

Other Monte Carlo model years

Compare every Monte Carlo year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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