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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

48360 mi

C $400
Had to replace both mufflers and tail pipes, the y pipe was fine, Both mufflers were rusted thru from the underside. 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

170500 mi

US $1500
There was a large oil leak from the engine 
58000 mi

US $101
Muffler rusted out, replaced. 
92000 mi

US $600
Engine mounts deteriorated from leaking oil. New mounts installed and oil leak fixed. 
100400 mi

US $300
Water pump replaced due to squeaking noise. 
111000 mi

US $20
CEL code P0442, evaporator system (emissions). Fuel cap was worn out and leaking. Replaced fuel cap. 
148000 mi

US $360
CEL, Tighten Gas Cap. Replace remaining fuel vapor emissions system around fuel pump (had to drop gas tank). CEL Tighten Gas Cap. After replacing everything else they went back and found the vent solenoid was bad again. Replaced it and CEL has not come back on. Muffler failing, loud exhaust noise. Muffler replaced. 
154000 mi Leaking oil on top of engine. 
158000 mi

US $1100
Previous leak pinpointed, intake manifold gasket. 
160000 mi CEL came back on. Emissions system small leak. Replaced hooka pipe and re-wired. Light stayed off for about a week, then came back on again. Ready to give up on fixing this issue. 
165300 mi CEL back on for emissions code, fixed wiring. 
4500 mi

US $125
Changed coolant heater core lines due to noise per TSB 
5700 mi

US $350
Belt tensioner falling apart/replaced 
20300 mi Engine pan oil leak. 
26000 mi Front crankshaft seal leaking. 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

121400 mi

US $1600
It was the ecm due to a short from the camshaft position sensor wiring harness and the throttle body position sensor failed 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Engine Problems

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