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Electronic stability controlPart report

2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
3%of 120 total for the year
Median mileage
142,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 142,500 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.

“Speedometer going nuts. Stuck on 85mph while idle and off as well. Periodically, the trac and ABS lights will come on. When backing up and put in drive to go, the traction active light comes on and car will lug and grind.”

NHTSA complaint #10820177, filed 2016-01, 147,000 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200622%
200533%
200321%
200221%
200121%
200010%

Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Electrical system
87 complaints
Exterior lighting
17 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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