1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The consumer applied the brake pedal while exiting the turnpike. The brake light on the dash suddenly illuminated and the brakes became inoperative. As a result the vehicle struck a median barrier at a tollbooth. Two days prior to this accident the consumer had the vehicle's master cylinder and…”
“After having the vehicle spray painted, I noticed a burst-like opening in the pillar next to the windshield. I returned the vehicle to the business for repair. However, some months later the burst-like opening reappeared. This problem occurred when the vehicle was stationary. Is there a permanent…”
“After having the vehicle spray painted, I noticed a burst-like opening in the pillar next to the windshield. I returned the vehicle to the business for repair. However, some months later the burst-like opening reappeared. This problem occurred when the vehicle was stationary. Is there a permanent…”
“After having the vehicle spray painted, I noticed a burst-like opening in the pillar next to the windshield. I returned the vehicle to the business for repair. However, some months later the burst-like opening reappeared. This problem occurred when the vehicle was stationary. Is there a permanent…”
“Pe00-020; while driving about 30 mph, right rear tire experienced tread separation, still with air in it, consumer heard a flapping noise, tire was a firestone firehawk ss p215/65r15 dot 15101at340. *slc”
“Consumer took vehicle in for an inspection and was informed by mechanic that the brake line procedure that was performed on the vehicle was illegal, conusmer then contacted the business that performed the work and was told that the procedure they used was called compression fittings which was used…”
“Consumer took vehicle in for an inspection and was informed by mechanic that the brake line procedure that was performed on the vehicle was illegal, conusmer then contacted the business that performed the work and was told that the procedure they used was called compression fittings which was used…”
Defect investigations
THROTTLE NON-RETURN
There is no summary currently available
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
SUMMARY:GM BELIEVES THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED THROUGH ITS PUBLI-CATION OF 7 SERVICE BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS MATTER. IN ADDITION, GMDOES NOT BELIEVE WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE REPRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD.ANALYSIS: THREE FAILURE MODES HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED; INSULATING FILM MAYBUILD UP BETWEEN THE BRUSH FACE AND THE…
JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
SUMMARY: THE OIL FILL TUBE MAY BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING IT TO FALL ANDPOSSIBLY BECOME LODGED NEAR THE STEERING GEAR.THIS MAY CAUSE THESTEERING MECHANISM TO BECOME JAMMED, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.===
PARKING BRAKE CABLE
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.