2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, and owners have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Ignition (electrical system)
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…
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…
120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have filed 120 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,533 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have had numerous lights, noise, continuously for the last 7 years have replaced numerous parts, only to last awhile then the lights, noise return. Seems there is no cure for this malfunctioning pro”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2024 · Service brakes
“The PCM for the transmission is out or defective and from what i've researched this is a very common problem with the monte carlo. Chevrolet should be responsible for selling a known defective compute”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–22 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–19 / 26–29 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Monte Carlo model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 0 |
| 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 7 | 0 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 2 |
| 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 3 |
| 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 4 |
| 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2 | 6 |
| 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 5 |
| 1988 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 169 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 155 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 164 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 100 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 3 | 125 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 5 | 233 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 5 | 276 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 230 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 6 | 158 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 4 | 230 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 120 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 113 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1 | 42 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
How do I know if my 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V400000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Tahoe10,032 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.