2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 9% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 8 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.
“While driving my car, it just shut off automatically. Then it has been doing it multiple time since. It can happen three to five times per day. The dealership has tried to reboot the computer system numerous times, it still shuts off with no warning. I just listen to the fan if it shuts off, I have to put the transmission in neutral, and start the car while coasting. I feel that this is related to the GM Chevrolet recall. Feel free to call for a more in depth description of the ignition problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10567692, filed 2014-03, 73,000 miles“2006 Monte Carlo has had problems with the seat belt and air bag failure. The air bag light illuminated. Diagnostics were run but no problems were found. When the air bags failed, this caused an issue with the onstar system. The air bag light was on while someone was sitting in the passenger seat. This meant that the air bag was not activated. The seat belt indicator light illuminated. The dealer replaced and reprogrammed the sdm. The onstar system had been replaced once. The air conditioner has been replaced once. The keyless entry system has been replaced and reprogrammed numerous times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172235, filed 2006-10, 11,089 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a head injury which required medical attention. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10644836, filed 2014-10, 50,000 miles“The contact owns 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed onto the side of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a brick wall. The air bags failed to deploy and no warning lights illuminated. A police report was filed and an injury was sustained. The vehicle was not inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10632505, filed 2014-09, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving 35 MPH, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. His vehicle was destroyed and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered moderate injures. He feels that this is a safety issue because he was injured due to the air bags failing to deploy. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238935, filed 2008-08, 42,000 milesAir 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 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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