2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems
21 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently veered to the left and crashed into an embankment. The driver was killed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected to determine the cause of the steering failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,110. ..updated 10/28/14 ....updated 04/08/15 updated 11/4/2015
While sitting at a stop light my 2006 monte carlo unloaded it's power steering fluid on the pavement. The return hose had failed. This appears to be a common occurrence as it is the second time this happened in 3 years of ownership.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Electrical system 29 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 19 complaints