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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

  1. 2007
    • Engine dropped: 3.9L 6-cyl
  2. 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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20073.5L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl22 MPG196.9 in3,373 lbNot rated19
20063.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl22 MPG196.9 in3,373 lbNot rated123
20053.4L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl22 MPG198 in3,342 lbNot rated122
Best combined MPG by model year — Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2005: 22 MPG2006: 22 MPG2007: 22 MPG200520062007max 22 MPG

Alternatives to the 2007 Monte Carlo

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2007 Ford Mustang20 MPGNot rated4
2007 Honda Accord27 MPGNot rated9
2007 Chevrolet Impala22 MPGNot rated1
2007 Toyota Camry34 MPGNot rated7
2007 Dodge Charger21 MPGNot rated2
2007 Chevrolet Malibu25 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Electrical System22
Power Train10
Air Bags5
Exterior Lighting5
Engine5
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Electrical System › Ignition3
Unknown Or Other3
Owner complaints by model year — Chevrolet Monte Carlo
2005: 222006: 232007: 9200520062007max 23
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →