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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
43,896 miles

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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo electrical problems

electrical problem

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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Comments

problem #15

Jan 012020

Monte Carlo

  • miles

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

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 and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I can't find any manufacturer who recommends using 12 gauge wire on a 40 Amp circuit. This isn't even close to being correct. This is so agreegessly out of specification it would appear GM knew they had an issue with the circuit and fixed it By over fusing the circuit. This same issue on multiple models over several years.

- Noblesville , IN, USA

problem #14

Dec 012013

Monte Carlo

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While starting the vehicle, the key remained stuck in the ignition switch. Once the key was removed, the igniton did not cut off. In addition, the front of the vehicle was leaking oil. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and the oil leakage was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

- Thomasville, NC, USA

problem #13

Jul 172012

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
When I attempt to turn off my vehicle, the key will not rotate to the off position..therefore, the key is stuck in the ignition and the car is still on, draining the battery. I took the car to a dealership in 2013 and told nothing was wrong with it but they charged me $165 to put in a new ignition. The problem was intermittent until December 2014 and now the key is permanently stuck in the ignition and if I want to drive my car, I have to charge the battery every time I drive it. GM just recalled the cobalt and HHR for the same issue. Why not expand the recall to include all GM products with this issue.

- Livonia, MI, USA

problem #12

Sep 082014

Monte Carlo

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition and the transmission failed intermittently. The contact mentioned that the battery needed to be replaced every year. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Mirimar, FL, USA

problem #11

Dec 242014

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Hallandale Beach , FL, USA

problem #10

Dec 122014

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #9

Jul 072010

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 65,189 miles

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

July 7,2014 my mother ([xxx]) was crossing dixie hwy. In louisville, Kentucky. Motorcycle hit her on the right side of the car. Motorcyclist died at the seen of accident. My mother has been suffering from post trauma. The car was taken to lmpd impound lot and was on lock down for a investigation to take place. I was allowed pick car up at impound approximately 9/30/2014. When I checked to see if it would start the ignition was not completely off the key was turned back enough to turn motor off but not enough to take keys out of the ignition. [xxx] says motorcylist was far enough away to stop if the car was still rolling. She not sure what happened for him to hit her that hard. Please reply to this claim asap. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #8

Aug 292014

Monte Carlo

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the key was difficult to remove from the ignition on several occasions and the key became lodged in the ignition switch more than once. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Montana, CA, USA

problem #7

Aug 042014

Monte Carlo

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after being shut off. The vehicle restarted after approximately forty minutes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #6

Sep 082014

Monte Carlo

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V355000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- San Jose , CA, USA

problem #5

Jul 312014

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 113,128 miles

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

The key won't turn the switch to off position. The key don't unlock the driver door when this happens.

- Avondale, LA, USA

problem #4

Jul 012014

Monte Carlo

  • miles
Letter from congressman forbes on behalf of constituent re: Vehicle recall on 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (mail reply to chesterfield, va office). The consumer stated the dealer told his wife, they knew nothing about a recall.

- Colonial Heights, VA, USA

problem #3

Jun 302011

Monte Carlo

  • miles
When we put the vehicle in park to exit it, the key gets stuck. As a result we have to hit the gear shift a couple of times to remove key. Doesn't happen each time but does happen often.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #2

Mar 062013

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • miles
2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer writes in regards to a defective trunk light mechanism that ignited a fire in vehicle burning it beyond repair. The consumer stated the vehicle was parked, at the time of the incident.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #1

Nov 192011

Monte Carlo 6-cyl

  • 32,130 miles
Car will not shift out of park intermittently. Dealer found wires to be broken and wires that were frayed at the shift solenoid. They removed console to splice and fix the wires. Dealer deemed wear and tear" at 32,000 miles" (console would have covered these wires totally so not sure where the wear and tear would be from). From putting the car in park" drive? reverse" I doubt it was wear and tear.

- Medina, OH, USA

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