Chevrolet Monte Carlo
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 2 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (23)
The 2007 Monte Carlo in brief
The 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,373 lb (2dr Coupe FWD Ls/Lt).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 29 highway), 5% better than the 2007 midsize car average of 21 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (22), power train (10), air bags (5).
2007 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 2 campaigns and 54 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Monte Carlo compares
The 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.4L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 198 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,342 lb (2dr Coupe FWD /Ls).
2007 Monte Carlo pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 163 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Monte Carlo changes by model year
- 2007
- Engine dropped: 3.9L 6-cyl
- 2006
- Engines added: 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl
- Engines dropped: 3.4L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Monte Carlo
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2007 Honda Accord | 27 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Toyota Camry | 34 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →