The 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,877,718 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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,…
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
56
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
32
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
13
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
1fires
ENGINE
4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
AIR BAGS
3
1crashes
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
Total complaints155
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I have had numerous lights, noise, continuously for the last 7 years have replaced numerous parts, only to last awhile then the lights, noise return. Seems there is no cure for this malfunctioning problem, have heard gm is aware of these problems but have never received a letter regarding them,…”
“The pcm for the transmission is out or defective and from what I've researched this is a very common problem with the monte carlo. Chevrolet should be responsible for selling a known defective computer!”
“When I first bought this car the boost gage was not working. A few days later the gas oil pressure and temperature gauges started going crazy. The temperature gauge needs to work to show overheating of engine to avoid damage. Internet forums say this issue a very common issue. Picture shows gauges…”
“Feul pressure regulator recall #07e021000 for 2005 impala, but not for my monie carlo , gas smell while driving/fuel pressure regulator leaking.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the key failed to turn over in the ignition so the contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…”
“My car has a strong gas odor particularly in colder weather. I noticed it last winter and it went away during the summer. Now that the temps are getting cooler, it has started again. I turn on the heat and have to drive with the windows down for ventilation. I've had three different mechanic shops…”
“My car has a strong gas odor particularly in colder weather. I noticed it last winter and it went away during the summer. Now that the temps are getting cooler, it has started again. I turn on the heat and have to drive with the windows down for ventilation. I've had three different mechanic shops…”
“My engine (v6 3.8l 3800 series) is leaking oil on the engine. My mechanic told me this yesterday (11/2/16) when he replaced the plastic elbows as I had antifreeze leaking from them. He said the 3.8 l engine has a recall for this, oil leaking from the valve cover gaskets and said chevrolet has a…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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