2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

20062008
Complaints
54
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Injuries
8
Fatalities
7
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:94,064 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#210 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:65,279 mi
#37 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:32,612 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
94,064
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,279
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
32,612
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,141,731 vehicles.

14V355000Electrical System:ignition
~3,141,731 affected

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.

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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 54 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 94,064 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints, avg 65,279 mi); Steering Defects (7 complaints, avg 32,612 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,626 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo include 9 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 8 injuries, and 7 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,141,731 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Monte Carlo reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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