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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
69,221 miles

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems

electrical problem

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Comments (Page 2 of 5)

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problem #65

Nov 162014

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 118,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving, the engine shuts off causing power steering and power brakes to stop working as well as having no power to accelerate while trying to pull over to the shoulder of road. Once stopped I can put the car in park and turn the ignition on and the engine will start back. This happened app. 10 to 15 times in less than one week.

- Leoma, TN, USA

problem #64

Sep 122012

Monte Carlo

  • 68,700 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the ignition key was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,700.

- Worcester, MA, USA

problem #63

Nov 122014

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pittsburg, KS, USA

problem #62

Aug 012014

Monte Carlo

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning causing a vehicle to crash into the passenger's side of his vehicle, which then made the contact crash into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Bossier City, LA, USA

problem #61

Jun 022014

Monte Carlo

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the instrument panel warning indicators illuminated sporadically. In addition, the heater and rear defroster failed to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Toledo, OH, USA

problem #60

Sep 122014

Monte Carlo

  • 56,284 miles
Security light came on and went off when I shut car off then 2 days car would not turn over shut off for 10 min and car started normally.

- Riverview, MI, USA

problem #59

Oct 012010

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All gauges on dash are inaccurate and will work sometimes, and at other times they do not work at all or give the wrong reading.

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #58

Jul 072014

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 207,620 miles
I started driving the car when the security feature turned on on my car. My car would not turn on afterwards in the parking lot for a couple minutes have passed. The security light was on during that time.

- Elk Grove, CA, USA

problem #57

Feb 012012

Monte Carlo

  • 120,000 miles
Thought this was the car for me. Wrong. After purchasing the car the following things have gone wrong and most seem dangerous. No way to control headlights.. driving at night at 55 mph, lights all shut off the indicator lights also stop working at random times ignition does not accept key every time resulting in leaving a spare key in the ignition and hope it starts. If not I'm required to wait 15 minutes before starting or longer. The traction system no longer works, along with cruise, or steering controls total power lost to steering wheel, hope this doesn't affect the airbag. I have the supercharged version, the engine caught fire and had to be replaced. Needless to say it is no longer supercharged. Not so sure about this issue, however when pumping gas the pump will kick off every half gallon pumped into tank. Another fire issue?

- Pineville, KY, USA

problem #56

Oct 232013

Monte Carlo

  • 103,000 miles
My speedometer, RPM, and gas gauges are inaccurate. I cannot tell how fast I am going, nor how much gas I have. Then ever since I bought my car, brand new, my transmission has been slipping, its an automatic. The dealer fixed it the 1st time, but now again, 90,000 miles later, its us starting to happen again.my radio has stopped working, no light or noise period. Please recall because I have read literally hundreds of posts of the same problem in the same car. I paid good money for my car, not for this. All if these problems are unsafe and I really hate for my 1 year old boy to ride in it. Please, please recall the car.

- Flatwoods, KY, USA

problem #55

Feb 122014

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 76,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving back home from my mothers and my instrument cluster failed so for bout month I had no clue how much gas was in car, how fast I was going, oil etc took me over a month B4 I finally had saved the money to have it fixed and seeing as I just bought the car and seeing same complaints I was beyond pissed that I had to pay $560 to fix GM's [xxx] parts. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Greencastle, IN, USA

problem #54

Jan 062014

Monte Carlo

  • 46,000 miles
TL - the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer would continuously display an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 46,000.

- Sussex, WI, USA

problem #53

Sep 072007

Monte Carlo

  • 38,000 miles
Instrument cluster inoperative. Speedometer says you are doing 110 mph when car is shut off and in park. Temperature gauge does not register. Always reads cold. Tachometer barely works. All gauges give a false reading. Contacted GM about the problem and they said it is not a safety concern so it will not be recalled. Quoted over $500 to replace the instrument cluster. Driver message center pops up random warnings, like check air pressure when air pressure is fine. Not sure how this does not classify as a safety concern when you have no clue how fast you are going, if the car is going to overheat, if the oil pressure is too high or low, or if the super charger boost is correct. GM needs to recall these cars and fix it before someone gets seriously injured!!!!!

- Greenville, DE, USA

problem #52

Nov 202012

Monte Carlo

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the speedometer would continuously display an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the entire instrument cluster. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

- Mukilteo, WA, USA

problem #51

Nov 012011

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 140,000 miles
I was driving 55 mph and my speedometer said I was doing 10mph. Then my tac stopped working. Then my speedometer stopped working totally. My driver side seat will not heat at all. My wheels are peeling. The chrome is peeling right off the wheels. My check engine light stays on all the time. I have had it checked for the code so they replaced the gas cap and did a reset within 75 miles the light came back on. I am giving up on Chevrolet. Every vehicle we own is a Chevy, what's up with all these problems and no solutions"??" with all the complaints on the electrical system you would think there would be a recall and a solution. When the heat on my seat stopped working it smelled like something was burning inside the car so I quickly shut it off and pulled the car over to check under my seat to may sure there was no fire. Thank goodness there wasn't a fire. I paid the extra money for the intimidator, what a waste.

- Manteno, IL, USA

problem #50

Apr 152008

Monte Carlo

  • 70,000 miles
Car would not start due to passlock sensor. The security light blinked for 10 to 40 mins at a time and would not allow car to start. It has made me late to work, church, daycare, etc. It is still happening up to today's date which is May 19, 2012.

- Durham , NC, USA

problem #49

Mar 222010

Monte Carlo

  • 35,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the speedometer displayed an inaccurate reading of 5 mph. The failure recurred when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #48

Feb 012010

Monte Carlo

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the speedometer displayed the incorrect speed on the instrument panel while driving on a highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/05/12

- Inverness, FL, USA

problem #47

Jan 122011

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • miles
2004 Monte Carlo first lost temp guage and heat/blower then lost at times speedometer and tach then lost both then lost gas guage all buttons on steering wheel and dash-radio, cruise control have melted and burned off I am now losing my headlights and in response to this I slam on my brakes. No accident yet no fire yet please we are entitled to our recall too thank you

- Leroy, NY, USA

problem #46

Dec 122011

Monte Carlo

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the entire instrument cluster malfunctioned, causing the speedometer and fuel gauge to become inoperable. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic advised that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Terrehaute, IN, USA

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