Table 1 shows one common equipment related problems of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment problems |
My car has a strong gas odor particularly in colder weather. I noticed it last winter and it went away during the summer. Now that the temps are getting cooler, it has started again. I turn on the heat and have to drive with the windows down for ventilation. I've had three different mechanic shops check it out. None have been able to find the cause. It is embarrassing in the school car rider line or in a drive through. Someone always comments on it. I am worried it may catch fire.
Instrument cluster stopped working (speedometer, etc) January 2014 fuel regulartor switch was leaking fuel (onto exhaust?) was told neither was considered a safety issue but fuel on a exhaust could cause a fire.
Traveling on us 90 w. All of a sudden no gages. For weeks there after I was scared and extremely concerned my car was over heating(maxed out temp range)and speedometer on zero. In short it does every thing reading wise except correctly once the key is used. I (think ) I'm hearing a "pop or distorted/short" in the speakers. . I have not installed or otherwise altered any eqipment or made any changes to the original eqipment of any kind. . . After reviewing the internet and asking other owners of like make/models and the "other closly related models I. E impala I've been told more having this problem than not. I'm also finding it seem to be a problem rather earl in production years and appears to be a defect in engineering/assembly of these automobiles. (perhaps a full review of electrical patient/design and assembly methods may resolve why this is happening. I truly want to start a class action to "repair" (no money)with new re-designed installs by dealer. As of today my "carlo" is at 89000 mi. . . Please feel free to contact me if I can help or you know of a correct fix. Dealer wants 700 to relace dash. . (is this new dash different in any way from oem build I wonder)also my avalanche truck at 60,000+ doing the same thing. Does it take a fire or death to recognize this a reoccurring default in mfg. Of Chevrolets. Gm and its dealers are mum and it must be my fault. Perhaps a complete electrical review of gm engineering is in order not withstanding durability standards and who makes the wires/assembly and where. . I'm just saying.
Vehicle ignition randomly turning off engine while in gear from 2006 to sale in Nov 2007. Trips to dealerships in malden, MA and west babylon, NY advised "too heavy" keyring, but continued to be a problem. Electrical failure of entire dashboard including speedometer occurred in January, 2007 and was subsequently repaired by dealership in west babylon NY where I was told keys were too heavy for ignition reporting now due to similar instances in other Chevrolet vehicles but noticed Monte Carlos were not addressed as an issue.