2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 163,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 163,600 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While parked, the contact attempted to activate the hazard lights several times however the lights were inoperable. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 163,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10464710, filed 2012-07, 163,600 miles“The cable harness in question runs from the fuse box under hood through firewall to the passenger side foot area. At this point it connects to another harness that connects to various items at the rear of the vehicle. One circuit in particular the rear window defogger is burning wiring and socket and plug of the two wiring harness. Either the wiring or connectors burned apart without the circuit fuse blowing. The circuit has a 40amp fuse. The wiring harness for this circuit is 12 Garage. I can't find any manufacturer who recommends using 12 gauge wire on a 40 Amp circuit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11576777, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 14% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 14% |
| 2001 | 36 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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