2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel failed to maneuver properly while turning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e005000…”
filed Jan 20, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently veered to the left and crashed into an embankment. The driver was killed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected to determine the…”
filed Oct 7, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Monte Carlo | 7 | 17% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 16 | 7% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 Monte Carlo | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 38 | 14% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 25 | 11% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 16 | 16% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 30 | 18% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 9 | 5% |
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.