2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system problems
29 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which is 20% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into a brick wall. The contact stated that during the incident the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered neck and back injuries. A police report was filed. In addition, the contact indicated that the key would sometimes be very difficult to remove from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the traction control light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that it was extremely difficult to change gears from the gear box. The contact applied excessive force with both hands several times in order to shift to drive or reverse. Additionally, the contact stated that the when depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Steering 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints