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Chevrolet Monte Carlo repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (29%)

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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD

171000 mi

US $180
Replaced postiive battery cable and alternator. Still had charging system issue. Turned out that what I thoight was end of battery cable was cable to alternator. Still don't know where battery cable end is supposed to go. 

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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $300
Recharged AC, stopped working 4 months later 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

242-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

73000 mi I purchased a new maintenance free Duracell battery at Sam's Club in July of 2017. I do not drive this vehicle during the bad winter weather months (December to March) in Michigan and store it in the pole barn. I connect a battery charger/maintainer to the battery during storage period and all was well until two months later when I noticed that the battery was no longer taking a charge. I thought my battery charger/maintainer may have been defective, so I tried another one with the same results. The battery was dead and would not take a charge. It had a 3 year free replacement warranty, so I took it back to Sam's Club last month and got a replacement. All is well again so far. 
81000 mi

US $20
When the drivers side temperature control is moved to hot or cold a loud clattering noise comes from behind the control panel on drivers side. It stops after a couple minutes and will start up again if temperature is changed. I think the actual part name is called "Heating and AC Panel Mode Door Actuator or Temperature Mode Valve Actuator Assembly". 

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

8700 mi

US $500
On-Star non-functional replaced On-Star Module 
8900 mi

US $100
Tech did not reprogram On-Star module correctly resvist to correct issue. 
81000 mi

US $2300
Passlock system failed for 3rd time. Kept me from starting my own vehicle. 
152000 mi

US $650
For about six months prior I noticed the remote key fob had a shorter and shorter range. I replaced the battery 3X and also tried the second key fob, but the same reduced range was experienced. I took the car in and was told that the radio for the remote unlocks had to be replaced. A new radio was put in and programmed to my vehicle. 
20900 mi

US $280
The plastic headlights had gotten foggy and I purchased a replacement set online and installed them myself. The work was pretty straightforward and took about four hours. 
85200 mi

US $310
Car would not shift out of park, needed tow. Wire damaged to shift console, replaced wire and repaired damage to plug. 

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

96000 mi

US $750
Condensor was replaced. 

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

66000 mi

US $150
Rear window heater connection in trunk need re-soldering. 

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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

57040 mi

C $591
Compressor leaks 
58900 mi

C $800
New compressor 
70680 mi

C $650
Climate control fan 
75520 mi Compresssor faulty repair shop would not replace even though they replaced it 2yrs ago and car was not winter driven 
76880 mi Control arm for knob fan on climate control system 

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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

109000 mi

US $415
Car only started intermittently. Starter was replaced. 
53745 mi

US $400
Leak developed in system effectively shutting down the compressor. Sealed and recharged. This portion of the repair was $100. 

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

136000 mi

US $200
Had to change a clogged orifice tube and the line that held it 

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Engine not specified

105000 mi

US $1000
Fuel tank sensor broken 

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

185000 mi

US $455
this is the 2nd re. trans elec. problem the washers would not work problem was in the turn sig. lever. part cost $255. 

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2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

102000 mi

US $3
Draw on battery caused non-start after sitting more than 5 days. Determined to be radio amplifier/chime module staying on when system was off. New part was over $500, elected to install switch on amp in trunk and just turn off when parked f 

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2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe

200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

160000 mi

US $25
Fuel level was inconsistent, replace the fuel level sending unit. 

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo Electrical Problems

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