2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. While at a stop light to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. As a result, the contact sustained head and back injuries that required medical attention. A…”
filed Sep 16, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. While traveling approximately 50 mph, the contact swerved to avoid a vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the spine, neck, and back. The passenger…”
filed Oct 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 26 | 9% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.