2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 120 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,800 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.
“The contact owns a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off and would not restart. The vehicle was driving abnormally and the transmission did not shift when the vehicle was cold. The brain, PCM, wheel bearings, and ic shaft were replaced. Also, on one occasion while driving at an unknown speed, the interior and exterior lights dimmed and the vehicle had to be shut off and restarted in order for the lights to illuminate again. The current mileage was 40,000 and failure mileage was 34,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10247531, filed 2008-11, 34,800 miles“Consumer 2005 Monte Carlo engine failed and tires were out of balance. The vehicle has a vibration in the front end that after several attempts by two dealers, has not been fixed. One dealer claimed the vibration was due to the tires and the type of vehicle. The other dealer found a tire out of balance. After tire was rebalanced the vibration was still present. The vehicle is also experiencing engine problem now that the weather is cold.”
NHTSA complaint #10173259, filed 2006-10“Traction control light on dashboard appeared service required/ technician found a crack in rear right hub assembly. Technician replaced hub, retested, and is operational at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10216144, filed 2008-01Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 16 | 9% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
87 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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