2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owner complaints

I noticed a smell of mold from the ac vents, I took the car to city Chevrolet in charlotte, nc. They replaced the ac condenser unit. This took care of the smell for the summer months. The smell has now returned and is getting worse by the day. The service agent said that gm was aware for the problem but was doing nothing to correct. I was also told this is a design flaw due to the vents in the condenser being too small not allowing the built up water to evaporate. This issue is starting to cause health problems such as bronchitis and sinus infections. *tr

The heat in my 2006 Chevy monte carlo only gets hot when the vehicle is in motion. It blows cold at idle despite having it turned to settings for heat. *tr

While driving my 20065 Chevy monte carlo the other day at high way speed my traction control light came on the car did a hard jerk causing me to jerk back breaking drivers seat had to tie down with rope to get it home..and the engine has lost its power...what is gm doing about this safety issue....and will gm fix this before some one gets killed. *tr

Transmisson will shift hard sometimes from complete stop or while traveling , mainly from complete stop or stopping at stop light and not a complete stop . Its like it is slipping. Now air bag light is coming sometimes when car is 1st crank. Dash is also coming apart. Car has 118,000 miles on it. Trasmission is worring me the most.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance the technician stated the head gaskets were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,281.

I would like to raise concern for a rear defroster failure on 06+ monte carlo's as well as impala's. There is a faulty connector in the in line fuse box causing a major fire hazard. I have seen many people raise this issue as a very dangerous fire hazard online, wondering why they see recalls for rear defroster issues without a fire hazard yet nothing for this dangerous issue. It causes major burning on the wire and plastic fuse box. The concern would be when we lose a life in a car fire simply because of their negligence on this issue. I hope it doesn't take the loss of a life or worse life of a child to make them get in gear with this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the interior lighting and indicators on the instrument panel were illuminated after the key had been removed from the ignition. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall regarding the ignition, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to concord Chevrolet (1330 concord ave, concord, ca 94520 (925) 682-6400) where it was diagnosed that the electrical system failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the instrument panel indicators flickered along with the headlights when the vehicle was stopped. After three attempts to repair the failure, the manufacturer was able to locate the cause of the failures. General motors stated that the failures were normal. The failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 32,000. Updated 12-15-08 *bf the passenger side mirror needed to be replaced. Updated 12/17/08. *jb

2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer seeks reimbursement for damages pertaining to safety recall. *tgw

This is a known issue to Chevrolet as they have recalled several other makes and models due to a faulty body control module. The steering pump needed to be changed, when the battery was unconnected then reconnected, the BCM faulted, resulting in a complete lock out of the vehicle. The vehicle then needed to be towed away because the key was locked in the ignition. Two weeks and $1000 later, still no vehicle and Chevy doesn't want to hear anything. They keep saying, sorry but this is not one of the vehicles that was recalled. Although other bcms have been recalled, not this one. And they keep repeating this. It isn't a new problem, if you check sites on the internet, it's very common. I think they should be held responsible for their negligence. *tr

Serious rear-end, overlapping collision with 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo and tractor trailer. Extensive front-end damage. Critical injuries to driver and no airbag deployment. Airbag did not appear to be functioning properly as no event was recorded on module. *tr

Car malfunction my passenger who was my babymamma pasaed away

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. While traveling approximately 50 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a vehicle and crashed into a light pole. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the spine, neck, and back. The passenger sustained injuries to the neck and back. The contact and the passenger received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Someone needs to look closer at on-star's business practices...they nearly caused a severe accident tonight. While driving my month-old Chevy thru a busy intersection in the dark, bad weather, the radio turned itself off and a male voice came from the back seat (rear speakers) telling me I needed to hit the blue onstar button and 'finish' signing up for the service. I nearly jumped out of my skin, mid-intersection. I have repeatedly told them I do not want the service, did not know they would literally solicit with automated messages while driving! This is an incredibly disturbing use of technology and a safety hazard. *jb

Terrible odor from the air conditioning unit, I have brought this car back to the dealer on 3 occasions. They state they cleaned the air conditioning unit?? Now after 2 weeks of having my car back the odor is back and worse. The dealer states that there was a problem with the drain plug, then the onboard computer, then they say they removed the entire unit and clean and disinfected it? The problem is still there. I am a very unhappy customer!!! *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. When driving the steering column became loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the steering column was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 40000.

I heard a noise in my steering. It would make the noise when you turn the wheel left or right. I took it to the dealership to be fixed. The first time(1/5/07) I took it in they replaces both inner and outer tie rod boots. The second time(4/4/07) they said there was nothing. The third time they greased it. The fourth time(9/19/07) they replaced intermediate shaft. The fifth time(11/14/07) replaced shaft again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that she noticed a shuttering noise while accelerating from a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic replaced the oil pressure sensor. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 12/03/12*bf the consumer stated the vehicle had low oil, before an oil change was due. The vehicle was low 1-1.5 quarts every one thousands miles. At 40,000 an oil consumption test was performed. A year before, the rings and pistons were replaced at 92,000. After the pistons and rings were replaced, the consumer began having problems with the transmission shuddering. A computer flash was done. However, the problems continued. Updated 12/05/12

At a complete stop. When taking off car will hesitate and then jolt forward very hard before taking off. Also dash coming up from the seams

Two monitors have been replaced and air leaks has gotten worst. *tr