2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system problems

151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 66% of all complaints for this model year.

151

Electrical System complaints

66%

share of all complaints

55,000 mi

median reported mileage

4 / 4

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle started to shudder and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the vehicle's battery exploded. A fire report was filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. The…”
filed Sep 24, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the instrument cluster gauge failed to work. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (van chevrolet, 100 nw vivion rd, kansas city, mo 64118, (816) 527-8564) where it was…”
filed Sep 11, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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