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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 24% of all 113 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 5 Monte Carlo model years. These complaints report 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 86,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
27
24% of 113 complaints
All complaints this year
113
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
86,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo transmission complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2007, latest May 22, 2024.

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2007Jan 2009May 2011Nov 2012Aug 2013Aug 2014Aug 2016May 2024
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2007 to May 2024; peak Jan 2011 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Monte Carlo model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20053 (3%)
  2. 200627 (24%)
  3. 200712 (29%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20101 (50%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 24% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 86,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Monte Carlo year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has the most transmission complaints (27), compared with 27 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.