1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 155 complaints for this model year. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle and the front air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver and the rear passenger sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10649232, filed 2014-10“When vehicle was involved in a inter-sectional crash; traveling about 40 MPH, there was no deployment of air bags. The whole front end of vehicle was destroyed. Damages totalled over $5,000 dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #813901, filed 1997-08“No deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags during rear end collision, driver sustained injuries. Also driver's seat collapsed, throwing driver into the rear of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #513824, filed 1997-10“Air bags: was driving approximately 35mph, when a vehicle came along and didn't stop, I hit her head on, neither air bag deployed.cause unknown ,have not taken in for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #810392, filed 1997-03“Replaced electronic control module three times. Also spark plugs/coil/ air bag impact sensor/left electric window/radio failed to operate properly and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #517936, filed 1997-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 | 26 | 9% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
47 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology