Avg. Price Paid:$7,580 - $13,479
Original MSRP: $21,015 - $27,740
MPG: 21 City / 31 Hwy
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2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls & Reliability

These scores and this review are from when the car was new.

Scorecard

Overall: 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo U.S. News Best Cars 6.2
Critics' Rating: 5.2
Performance: 6.5
Interior: 5.8
Safety: 8.9
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Pros & Cons

  • Respectable fuel economy for its size and performance
  • An overall pleasing exterior design, reflecting its deep NASCAR heritage
  • Spacious, coupe class-leading back seat that comfortably seats three adults
  • Mediocre power from a somewhat dated V6 engine
  • Front-wheel drive limits true handling and acceleration performance
  • Lacks more advanced safety features available in class competitors
Review Last Updated: 5/4/08

Recalls

There has been 1 safety recall issued from NHTSA.

STEERINGRecall Date: 02/11/2009
  • Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
  • NHTSA Campaign ID: 09E005000
  • Potential Number of Units Affected: 979
  • Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM " BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
  • Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492.
  • Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DORMAN STEERING KNUCKLES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Reliability

Our reliability score is based on the J.D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) rating or, if unavailable, the J.D. Power Predicted Reliability rating.

Dependability Ratings1 2007
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Feature & Accessory Dependability
Body & Interior Dependability

1These scores come from consumer ratings of their vehicles after three years of ownership.

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Warranty

The 2007 Chevy Monte Carlo offers a respectable three-year/36,000-mile basic limited warranty. The Monte Carlo also comes with a five-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty.

Many state that the Monte Carlo's reputation is not as strong as some of its competitors, particularly quality leaders like the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. However, Kelley Blue Book asserts, "The Monte Carlo LS will probably at least meet the expectations of most of its owners."

Identifix, a respected company that collects long-term reliability data, reports that earlier Monte Carlo models have had moderate reliability issues with starting and charging, as well as some moderate issues with accessories.

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