2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 64,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 64,000 miles.
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.
“We have had hardship due to job lost and major car maintenance that could have been avoided and should have been resolved before we purchase the vehicle doing a recall on march 12,2007 fuel system. We purchase feb 2008 and fuel system failure started in 2010 and cost a lot of money!! When u pull up the VIN number you will see this had not been done and it was in carmax possession and cost me and my son because this was not handle!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #10392481, filed 2011-03, 90,000 miles“Purchased '04 Monte Carlo ss august 2007 (23,713 miles). The instrument panel gauges began getting stuck, going completely around and simply do not work. Began at approx 38-39,000 miles. Paid over 1,600 for ext warranty and add'l 300 for 'fixing' the problem. Still broken and chevy doesn't recall! Also heated seats are getting scalding hot.”
NHTSA complaint #10250723, filed 2008-12, 38,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While decelerating from 45 MPH, the brakes failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and struck a guard rail. There were no injuries. The dealer cleaned the rotors and brakes; however, the vehicle continued to hesitate when attempting to stop. The manufacturer stated that the dealer should diagnose the failure. The current mileage was 31,498 and failure mileage was 9,000. Updated 02-19-08 the consumer stated they did not hit the guard rail, there were limited brakes the vehicle pulled to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216308, filed 2008-01, 9,000 miles“Consumer complaint concerning the 2004 Monte Carlo GM security system. The security system installed in the consumer's vehicle is no longer manufactured. The consumer is concerned that if any of the components fail the entire system may need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10174316, filed 2006-11Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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