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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 113 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 113 complaints for this model year.

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 own a Monte Carlo ss 2006, and while driving the battery cable or another part of it came loose or malfunctioned, to where it was short circuiting the power to the car. I was on the highway driving and lost all power, even the alternator stopped. This seemed like it was triggering the theft protection; anyhow I had no power, and had to coast to the side of the road. I put the car in park and couldn't turn my key back to the release position, so I popped the hood but couldn't get out of the car because the door wouldn't unlock. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186158, filed 2007-03

“Below about 15 degrees fahrenheit, the driver door power lock becomes inoperative. Once warm, the lock operates normally. The passenger door lock is not affected by cold temperature at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10257669, filed 2009-02

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200622%
200421%
200221%
200121%
199811%
199721%
199511%

Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Electrical system
29 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Steering
21 complaints
Air bags
10 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Seat belts
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology