The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,141,731 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year…
Consequence
If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
1crashes2fires1deaths
POWER TRAIN
10
STEERING
7
2crashes1injuries1deaths
AIR BAGS
4
2crashes3injuries1deaths
ENGINE
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
1fires
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SEATS
2
2crashes2injuries2deaths
SUSPENSION
2
1crashes2injuries1deaths
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
Total complaints54
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I am having issues with my engine unintentionally turning off because of my ignition key and I sent it to the shop for recall repair but they said they didn’t have the part and couldn’t find it because it’s not available.”
“The contact owns a 2007 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated the transmission became inoperable. The vehicle was taken twice to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no…”
“Airbag opened while parked in a parking lot. Vehicle as stationary.”
“The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket…”
“The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket…”
“The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket…”
“Transmission skips gears from a stop to go acceleration. Took my vehicle to a chevrolet ase certified repair facility to have checked. The clutch plate was melted along with some planetary bearings destroyed. The repair bill came to 1,800.00 $. Now the vehicle is showing signs of a recurring…”
“While driving vehicle lost of steering happens then comes back. Almost causing accident especially while driving around turns.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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