2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,651miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,651 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.
“I have had the car since 3/05 brand new off the show room floor, currently have about 38k miles on the vehicle -since I have owned the vehicle more than 20 times while driving all of the lights will come on the dashboard and the seatbelt light will chime --then the battery light will remain on for approx 15 to 20 minutes-have had the vehicle on for service numerous times and they have replaced module after module -cannot diagnose problem. On at least 5 occasions while driving at highway speeds of 50mph or more the vehicle will just turn off and everything will lock up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263248, filed 2009-03, 25,502 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“Speedometer doesn't work most of the time. It will freeze or go to 0 at any time or at any speed. This is a g.m. Problem that has resulted in recalls on some SUV's but not any cars. If you were to google g.m speedometer problems you will get over 200,000 hits. Dealers know the problem exists but g.m is denying it is a safety problem. I have to assume when you are driving a car and don't know how fast you are going that is a safety issue. G.m customer service says there may be a recall someday if they get enough complaints...the car in question is a 2004 with 9500 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256222, filed 2009-01, 9,000 miles“Consumer took vehicle to dealer numerous times for vibration. Vehicle vibrated more when the cruise control was on. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10103586, filed 2004-12, 5,100 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle speed control failed. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The failure mileage was 44,000 and current mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10218792, filed 2008-02, 44,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
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 complaintsEquipment
5 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.
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