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2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 2 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, describing incidents dated May 3, 2008 to June 30, 2008.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10257231 · Filed February 2, 2009
WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING, WHICH CAUSES ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THIS CAN BE MINIMUM PUDDLES ON THE ROAD. I HAVE A 2008 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS TO THE CHEVY DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND I AM GETTING NO SATISFACTION. THIS COULD…
ODI #10229625 · Filed June 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHEVROLET MAILBU. THE HAND CONTROLS AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT WORK. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAND CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN. THE CONTACT'S WIFE HAD TO DRIVE…

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Steering

ODI #10257231

Incident: June 30, 2008 · Filed: February 2, 2009

WHEN DRIVING IN WET WEATHER, I LOSE MY POWER STEERING, WHICH CAUSES ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE, THIS CAN BE MINIMUM PUDDLES ON THE ROAD. I HAVE A 2008 CHEVY MONTE CARLO. I HAVE MENTIONED THIS TO THE CHEVY DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR NEW AND I AM GETTING NO SATISFACTION. THIS COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, FOR IT IS DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR

Engine and Engine Cooling; Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #10229625

Incident: May 3, 2008 · Filed: June 2, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHEVROLET MAILBU. THE HAND CONTROLS AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT WORK. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HAND CONTROLS WERE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, WHICH PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN. THE CONTACT'S WIFE HAD TO DRIVE AFTER THE FAILURE. THE RESERVATION NUMBER WAS 01695/7245665. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 31,043. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN THE VEHICLE WAS A RENTAL. UPDATED 06/16/08

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Check your 2008 Chevrolet Monte Carlo VIN

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