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2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1 recall campaign and 117 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; the recalls concern electrical system.
The component named most often is electrical system: 586.7 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 122.7 per 1,000 across all 2005 model-year vehicles and against 211.9 per 1,000 for the Chevrolet Monte Carlo line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 62.1 complaints per model year across the 34 Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 3 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2009 (24); the most recent in the file is dated 5 May 2018.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2014. GM's number for this recall is 14350.
Filed by General Motors LLC (manufacturer campaign 14350).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (black) against all 2005 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2005 | Monte Carlo line | All 2005 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 586.7 | 211.9 | 122.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 113.3 | 56.9 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 33.3 | 22.7 | 53 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 33.3 | 30.7 | 50.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26.7 | 116.5 | 33 |
| Engine | 26.7 | 62 | 42.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 88 | 586.7 | 211.9 | 122.7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 113.3 | 56.9 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 33.3 | 22.7 | 53 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 33.3 | 30.7 | 50.7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 26.7 | 116.5 | 33 |
| Engine | 4 | 26.7 | 62 | 42.1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 26.7 | 10.3 | 27.9 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 20 | 110.3 | 58.1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 20 | 30.7 | 42 |
| Steering | 2 | 13.3 | 70.3 | 75.5 |
| Power Train | 2 | 13.3 | 56.2 | 117.3 |
| Visibility | 2 | 13.3 | 28.6 | 22.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 13.3 | 15.9 | 23.7 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13.3 | 45.8 | 85 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 2 | 13.3 | 2.8 | 10.5 |
| Equipment | 1 | 6.7 | 16.2 | 10.3 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 6.7 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 6.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6.7 | 15.9 | 10.7 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6.7 | 9 | 23 |
117 unique complaints, 150 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 16,712 |
| 1973 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,218,387 |
| 1974 | 2 | 1 | 808,532 |
| 1975 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 220,982 |
| 1976 | 3 | 0 | 40,232 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 | 320,632 |
| 1978 | 7 | 0 | 12,963,280 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 | 10,746,488 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 | 10,731,160 |
| 1981 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 5,821,160 |
| 1982 NHTSA | 1 | 2 | 79,686 |
| 1983 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 4,667 |
| 1984 | 2 | 3 | 1,832,483 |
| 1985 NHTSA | 0 | 4 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | 199,428 |
| 1987 NHTSA | 1 | 5 | 11,936 |
| 1988 NHTSA | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 676,535 |
| 1991 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 676,535 |
| 1995 | 3 | 169 | 400,261 |
| 1996 | 1 | 155 | 3,591 |
| 1997 | 1 | 164 | 750,283 |
| 1998 | 3 | 100 | 3,251,355 |
| 1999 | 3 | 124 | 2,501,344 |
| 2000 | 5 | 229 | 9,445,968 |
| 2001 | 5 | 271 | 8,535,675 |
| 2002 | 4 | 225 | 8,512,011 |
| 2003 | 6 | 152 | 10,219,966 |
| 2004 | 4 | 226 | 7,260,007 |
| 2005 | 1 | 117 | 5,877,718 |
| 2006 | 1 | 109 | 3,141,731 |
| 2007 | 1 | 38 | 3,141,731 |
| 2008 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2010 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years · Chevrolet: 177 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign name this model year; the most recent, 14V400000, was reported to NHTSA on 3 Jul 2014 and concerns electrical system:ignition. Across all model years the Chevrolet Monte Carlo line has 44 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo complain about most?
Electrical System: 88 of 150 component mentions (586.7 per 1,000). Next is exterior lighting with 17. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.