1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.3L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 22 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and tires (2). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the column shift filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling2 40%
- Tires2 40%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “Overdrive converter has been rebuilt four times and the transmission rebuilt twice within 45,000 miles of use. It appears that vehicle should have been serviced under several service bulletins. Do these bulletins expire and the company is no longer responsible?”
NHTSA complaint #546617, filed 1997-02Tires: “The scope of the firestone/bridgestone problem is much larger than the company is admitting. My 16 year old son had a tire disintegrate on 4/21/00. The sparks resulting from this were so bad that passers-by called 911. The officer who came to assist my son said he had never seen a tire fall to pieces like that. It was in the same shape I've been seeing the tires involved in the recall - separating and shredding. The next day we replaced all four tires with another brand due to our fears that this could happen to another tire. I retained one tire to use as a spare. …”
NHTSA complaint #729910, filed 2000-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Carlo RWD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Monte Carlo RWD | 4.3L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Monte Carlo RWD | 5.0L 8-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 15 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 87V168000Oct 26, 1987Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shiftCovers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1987, Buick Regal 1987, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1987 +6 more
Manual valve link in the transmission may have been improperly formed.
Recall details for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Other model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 42 | 65,195 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 113 | 56,242 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 120 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 230 | 54,500 | 4 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 158 | 74,185 | 6 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 230 | 74,501 | 4 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 276 | 75,900 | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 233 | 85,000 | 5 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 125 | 78,962 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 100 | 86,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 164 | 86,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 155 | 81,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 169 | 120,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 5 | — | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
All Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo get?
The EPA rates the 1987 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (Monte Carlo, 4.3L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.