Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #14V355000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Power Train 12 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Air Bags 4 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 2 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 42 complaints, owners report 3 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo shows notable issues, especially concerning the ignition and steering systems, leading to recalls. While not extremely costly to maintain, reliability concerns merit caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignition system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| steering knuckle | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$800 | occasional |
| airbag system | below 100,000 miles | $450–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake pads every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 100,000 miles
- Replace air filter annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Ignition key issues
- Steering irregularities
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.