Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Chevrolet Monte Carlo, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 26, 2015Fire risk1997–2004 Buick Regal, 2000–2004 Chevrolet Impala, 1998–1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
15V701000 · 1.0M units · General Motors LLC
- Apr 6, 2015Fire risk2004 Buick Regal, 2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on April 2, 2015, that they are is recalling certain model year 2004 Buick Regal vehicles manufactured April 9, 2003, to June 1, 2003, 2004 Chevrolet Impala vehicles manufactured April 8, 2003, to June 23, 2003, and 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles manufactured April 7, 2003, to June 23, 2003. On May 18, 2015, GM expanded the recall to cover an additional 49,751 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles manufactured January 6, 2003, to June 25, 2004. In the affected vehicles, the valve cover gasket may leak.
15V201000 · 331K units · General Motors LLC
- Jul 3, 2014Crash risk2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1997–2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004–2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and 5 other models — Electrical System
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
14V400000 · 5.9M units · General Motors LLC
- Jun 23, 2014Crash risk2005–2009 Buick Lacrosse, 2006–2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000–2005 Cadillac Deville and 3 other models — Electrical System
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
14V355000 · 3.1M units · General Motors LLC
- Apr 8, 2009Fire risk1997–2003 Buick Regal, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Impala, 1998–1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
09V116000 · 1.5M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jun 23, 2004Crash risk2004 Chevrolet Impala, 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH LOWER THAN SPECIFIED TORQUE ON BOTH FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO STEERING KNUCKLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS. WITH IMPROPER TORQUE, THE CLAMP LOAD AT THE JOINT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE CALIPER BRACKET AND KNUCKLE.
04V287000 · 48K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 24, 2004Fire risk1998–2000 Buick Lesabre, 1998–2000 Buick Park Avenue, 2000 Chevrolet Impala and 3 other models — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
04V090000 · 911K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Dec 11, 2003Crash risk1996–1998 Buick Regal, 1997–1998 Chevrolet Lumina, 1997–1998 Chevrolet Malibu and 5 other models — Steering
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE RETAINERS COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.
03V527000 · 750K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 15, 2003Safety2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac CTS, 2003 Chevrolet Express and 10 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
03V250000 · 1.7M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 14, 2003Crash risk2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac Deville, 2003 Chevrolet Impala and 5 other models — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
03V051000 · 130 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Dec 9, 2002Crash risk2001–2002 Chevrolet Lumina, 1999 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2001 Chevrolet Venture and 5 other models — Air Bags
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.
02V329000 · 272 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 9, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 Buick Lesabre, 2002–2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2002–2003 Cadillac Deville and 10 other models — Air Bags
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
02V222000 · 133K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 29, 2000Crash risk2001 Chevrolet Impala, 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — Air Bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULES (SDM) COULD EXPERIENCE A MEMORY ERROR RESULTING IN THE AIR BAGS NOT DEPLOYING IN A CRASH SITUATION.
00V244000 · 580 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 7, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Buick Century, 2000–2001 Buick Regal, 2000–2001 Chevrolet Blazer and 13 other models — Seat Belts
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
00V228003 · 156K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.