2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -21 City / 28 -32 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

180 -240

Seats

5

Positive Owner Reviews

Pat G

The miles per gallon are superb. It gets 29 highway and 24 in town.

It goes from o to 60 in just a matter of seconds. The gas mileage is magnificent. I get 29 miles per gallon highway and 24 in town stop and start. Maintenance on this vehicle to just changing spark plugs and the oil are very simple and easy to get to.

Patricia S

2004 black monte Carlo ss.

Looks good, runs good, minimal maintenance. It has automatic on the floor transmission and factory air conditioning. It also has power windows and a sun roof. It has an eight cylinder engine. The color is black. It uses premium fuel and performs well.

Tiffany W

Really good road trip car nice size truck.

Old but run new, good for road trip, sets a family of five, good on gas, easy maintenance and good starter car,

Katharine L

2004 ss Dale Jr Monte Carlo

My Monte Carlo is one of 2,883 of that particular type made. It is a 2004 signature series Dale Earnhardt Jr Supercharged Monte Carlo. I absolutely love this car. After the factory recalls were taken care of this war has one of the best engines around in it. And it's a 3.8... Too sweet.

Brenda M

How much I love my car for the dependability she is a Chevy Monte SS

Love the look, love the way it drives and handles, very dependable, I would love to have her repainted and some better rims

April L

Nothing really sticks out because everything about our car is just great!

Our 2004 Chevy monte Carlo has been a very good, reliable car for my wife and I, and is very reliable for hauling our girls. We have had no real majors issues with this vehicle. Just minor vehicle maintenance, oil change, rotate tires for winter. Also, my wife is very comfortable driving this car with our granddaughters in the horrible Michigan winters. We have owned this car for 3 years now. And w still enjoy it. It always drives great on long distance road trips.

Frank L

Very Reliable and Comfortable Parts are easily available and easy to work on

Dale Earnhardt #8 Special Edition Classic Good Engine Very Comfortable Interior, Not Cheaply made

Arlene S

My Monte Carlo. It is dependable & comfortable.

It starts right up. It is comfortable to sit in & drive. Good visibility. Requires minimal maintenance. Has air conditioning & defroster. Transmission is automatic on the floor. Windshield wipers work well. It is dependable.

Negative Owner Reviews

John F

Monte Carlo: the wrong car for environmentalists who need to park in the city

There is too much front end. It is not at all fuel efficient. I mean it is a gas guzzler! The two doors make it ridiculously difficult for adults to ride in the back. So I guess on the plus side, no one wants to ride with me. The gearbox is on the floor, wasting so much space (I'm used to keeping my cd's there in literally every other car I have ever owned). I really do not like the car, but it was taken care of by the last owner, so it's reliable at least (as long as I can figure out a way to pay for gas to get home).

Linda F

This car gets good gas mileage.

This car gets good gas mileage. This car is affordable. This car is quality built. This car is made to last.

Riki C

The gas mileage could use a little bit of improvement, but the moonroof and speakers make it worth it.

The only thing that I do not like about my Monte Carlo is that it's a bigger car so it's a little harder to park, and it isn't that great on gas. I think that overall though it is a very solid car.

Hayley D

Boat-like car will keep sailing for years...

They aren't the prettiest of vehicles (very much resembles a long watercraft more than an automobile) but mines been running since 2004 with just routine care and minor repairs. I may be constantly confused as an elderly driver for it, but this car has never let me down.

cay S

It's getting old but it's a Chevy, so if taken care of, it will last a long time.

Dependable, easy maintenance. Kind of small and low to the ground.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

LS

180 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats

SS

200 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats

SS Supercharged

240 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Reviews

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Frank L on April 1, 2021

Very Reliable and Comfortable Parts are easily available and easy to work on

Dale Earnhardt #8 Special Edition Classic Good Engine Very Comfortable Interior, Not Cheaply made

Katie W on March 16, 2021

The most important thing others should know about my car is that it is reliable and fast.

My vehicle is an SS Supercharged Chevy Monte Carlo. I love that it looks sporty and cool, and that it's fast without being too much of a gas guzzler. The only complaint I have is some of the electronics need replacing, like the lighter and the radio. The air conditioner also needs to be fixed.

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Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an average owner rating of 4.37 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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4.49

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4.47

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

4.37

Ranks #2 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 17 other Midsize Cars.

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2004 Honda Accord

34 MPG

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2004 Toyota Camry

32 MPG

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30 MPG

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2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

32 MPG

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs