Monte Carlo
Chevrolet Monte Carlo: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo – Sixth generation1999–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | October 1999–2007 |
| Model years | 2000–2007 |
| Body styles | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | GM W platform GMX230 (2000-2005) GMX231 (2006-2007) |
| Engines | 3.4 L LA1 V6 3.8 L L36 V6 3.8 L L67 SC V6 3.5 L LZE V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 5.3 L LS4 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,807 mm |
| Length | 2000–2005: 5,027 mm 2006–2007: 4,996 mm |
| Width | 2000–2005: 1,847 mm 2006–2007: 1,852 mm |
| Height | 2000–2005: 1,402 mm 2006–2007: 1,417 mm |
| Assembly | Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2006–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2006 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2001–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–2007 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.1–8.4 L/100 km |
| 2006–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km |
| 2001–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 3.4–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 18 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–2,775 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 513 | 2001, 2004, 2005 |
| Engine and cooling | 342 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 138 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 134 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| Lights | 129 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 98 | 2000, 2001, 2006 |
| Airbags | 93 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 87 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 46 | 2000, 2001, 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 44 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2007: 1441 complaints, 69 with a crash and 124 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.