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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%)
Chart based on 113 repairs.
Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (26%)
Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $400 |
Broken Wire In Brake release Would Not Allow Car To Go Into Gear When I Put Foot On brake. Also Ignition Lock Switch Failed Which Would Not Allow The Key To Turn To Lock Position To Shut Off Accessories Which Would Cause Battery To Drain. |
| 159000 mi US $31 |
Misfire. Also caused transmission and traction control to fail. Replaced coil and spark plug. |
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. |
2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
211-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 170500 mi US $1500 |
There was a large oil leak from the engine |
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 |
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Engine not specified
| 141360 mi C $400 |
Cam sensor failed, car was towed to nearby Canadian Tire and part was replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi | It was in need of a tuneup, probably would not have passed a smog certification. |
| 73882 mi US $398 |
Check engine light diagnosed as high fuel tank pressure. |
| 77000 mi US $120 |
flush, new pressure cap as the old one was unable to keep proper pressure. |
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi US $1400 |
Catalytic converter had to be replaced |
| 146000 mi US $185 |
Replaced water pump and plastic water elbows with aluminum ones. |
| 57040 mi C $591 |
Max-flow air sensor |
| 70880 mi C $900 |
Exhaust system |
| 80600 mi C $585 |
Muffler |
| 104780 mi C $3000 |
Seal Leaks |
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
180-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 210000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust system repair |
| 52000 mi US $500 |
Original exhaust resonator rusted through. Exhaust system replaced from there back. |
| 103000 mi US $900 |
water pump and ever thing that goes with it. |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $850 |
Intake coolant leak |
| 155000 mi US $140 |
secondary air pump |
| 167000 mi US $130 |
MAP sensor |
2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 185000 mi US $360 |
had to replace leaking radiator that rusted out in the lower left corner |
| 192000 mi | resonator on board computer acting up turning on check engine light sometimes. to costly to repair, the straw that broke the cammels back. |
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2dr Coupe
200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 181660 mi | Disconnected muffler |
| 125000 mi US $250 |
Replaced the mass air flow sensor. |
| 154000 mi US $20 |
Oil Pressure Sensor was bad. |
| 160000 mi US $750 |
Leaking coolant |
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