2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,792miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,792 miles. 1 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.
“I was driving down century boulevard my speed was approximately about 35 r 37 miles an hour,the speed limit is a 35 miles hour zone.when all of a sudden all the traffic suddenly stopped real fast, it was about three to four in front of me.so I try to brake that's when my steering wheel got hard to where I couldn't turn away in time so I can avoid a crush.in a result I hit a lady car from behind on her left side bumper and to my right side bumper.there where no injuries,no police report was file.we had just exchange information and insurance information.before this had took place my I could…”
NHTSA complaint #10626193, filed 2014-08, 103,580 miles“Braking 2006 Monte Carlo ss brake pads replaced twice and disks turned once all 4 wheels by midas. Dealer states no problems discovered at times of checks. Brakes heat up excessively car vibrates when brakes are applied. Very hard to control car at this point. This occurs daily when driving over approx. 20 mile after rotors heat up. This is one problem with my car since I bought it new. Among others like remote starter, tire pressure monitors, onstars system, airbag failure lights, charging system, heated seats, steering hose which I paid for then was recalled afterwards. …”
NHTSA complaint #10400681, filed 2011-05, 5 miles“These issues have been spotadic since I aquired the vehicle in october of 2021. Not infrequently the ABS system feels like it is trying to engage at low speeds with light braking such as in a parking lot. This also happens after coasting(no gas, no brake no cruise control))and then accelerating The radio will randomly stop playing or begin playing. The turn signal indicator chimes randomly stop chiming when the turn signal is in use though the interioir indicator light will flash normally. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458512, filed 2022-03Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10213760Jan 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 24 | 15% |
| 2002 | 37 | 16% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 49 | 39% |
| 1998 | 24 | 24% |
| 1997 | 36 | 22% |
| 1996 | 47 | 30% |
| 1995 | 45 | 27% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 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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