2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical system problems
87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 73% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When I first bought this car the boost gage was not working. A few days later the gas oil pressure and temperature gauges started going crazy. The temperature gauge needs to work to show overheating of engine to avoid damage. Internet forums say this issue a very common issue. Picture shows gauges…”
filed May 5, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the key failed to turn over in the ignition so the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”
filed Mar 9, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag systemCampaign 14V400000 · Jul 3, 2014
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 17 | 40% |
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 29 | 26% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 151 | 66% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 49 | 31% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 55 | 24% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 77 | 28% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 45 | 19% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 41 | 26% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 11 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.