2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test

Not Tested

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -21 City / 28 -31 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

211 -303

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

lisa l

Great car all the way around, I wouldn't have it any other way

Love everything about this car, drives nice , get great mileage, clean looking no rust

Joseph L

I love my car. It is a long black 2 door car. It is a relatively big and heavy car as well. It has a large and powerful engine that will last a long time.

My car is bigger than your typical sedan. It is cumbersome but great on the highway.

Alexis C

Great single family car & reliable.

I love that my car is really good on gas. I can fit 2 car seats in it and fit a double stroller in the trunk. My groceries fit inside the trunk too. The reliability of the car is awesome. The only new problem is I need to get the electrical part of it needs to be reset which has not been a problem since I have gotten it. Which I got back in 2006 so that is 12 years with no issues. The normal upkeep on it has been easy and does not come up often of needed to continue to be a problem. Overall it's a great car.

Norm R

It has lasted a long time.

I love its style it fits all my needs it has all the options I wanted I haven't had any problems with it and it has great pick up.

Tristan S

Classic car with comfortable seats.

Extremely comfortable seats, very durable. Pretty long for a car, and some of the interior seems kinda cheap (the plastics and rubbers used can give off a cheap vibe). Lots of room in the front and in the trunk, back seat feels much larger than it looks.

zenobia c

It has a great engine and its just an overall great car.

I bought this car brand new in 2006 and its 2018 and I never had any problems with this car. I kept up regular maintenance and it still runs like a champ.

Cindy B

It is a great car no problem with it.

I have no problem with this 2006 monte Carlo. It is very reliable, great comfort and features. The only thing I would like to have done is a new paint job. The car has great gas mileage and very comfortable driving long distance. The car has a DVD player, good radio and great sounding speaker. It also has OnStar, which an extra features. The inside of the car is in great shape as well. It is silver gray with black interior. It also has four new tires, oil changes every 3000 miles and rotation of the tires.

Caleb V

Monte Carlo pros and cons.

I need struts they are pretty clunky. The car is a pretty quick and powerful car. It actually does good on fuel because it goes into 4 cylinder mode from being a v8. It rides really good and has never broke down. It's a 2006 and only has 51 thousand miles on it.

Negative Owner Reviews

Stacey J

The vehicle has a sporty style that gets old after some time.

I do not like the vehicle style - it only has two doors and it sits too low to the ground. It does not fit my personality. One positive about the vehicle is that it is relatively easy to park because of its size.

Hannah O

White Monte Carlo with cracked windshield!!

Runs very smooth! But, takes about 45 dollars to fill up the gas tank. This sucks because the gas also runs out very quickly. It is only a 2 door, which I do not like. The inside is very spacious, but somehow rain leaks inside of the door. Leaves a huge puddle in the backseat any and every time it rains! Bummer.

shelli t

It is a high maintenance car and does not have very much power

I like that it is sporty. It is not very powerful. It is very high maintenance,

Jeffrey Z

My vehicle is a high performance coupe

The performance has been great but now that the car is over 10 years old there are several maintenance issues. I already have replaced tie rods, sway bar and control arm bushings. I also have dealt a oil leak in the engine and problems with the rear suspension.

walter w

Decent car, however, the electronics inside of it seem to be sub-par

I bought it brand new in 2006. It has been treating me well for the past 12 years, however, it seems to be falling apart now-a-days. Seeing as how Chevy discontinued the model several years ago, I believe it will be harder to find replacement parts as time goes on.

Savannah W

Monte Carlos are very good on gas mileage.

I like the style of my vehicle but I am not a fan of two door vehicles. It is sleek and nice in design and also has very nice trunk space for a smaller vehicle. My main complaint would be how low it sits to the ground.

Helen E

That the car is in good running conditions. .

Would prefer that it would be a two door car. Also a smaller make of car would be much easier on parking spaces.

Georgette F

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo review.

When it is raining outside, the car seems to slip on the road. You usually cannot even do the speed limit (55 mph) when it is raining. When there is snow on the ground, it slides then too. It does not have very good traction. The front seats are comfortable. It has the heat/cool dual features, one for each side, which is nice. There always seems to be something mechanically wrong with it though.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Models

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

211 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

LT 3.5L

211 HP 26-26 MPG 5 Seats

LT 3.9L

242 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

LTZ

242 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats

303 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Reviews

4.24

37 Reviews

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5 stars

51%

4 stars

27%

3 stars

19%

2 stars

1 star

Jeffrey Z on February 12, 2021

My vehicle is a high performance coupe

Allie M on January 29, 2021

Though the car looks small, it actually has a lot of space.

I have had ups and downs with this car, but it is one of the best. It has manage to survive winters in the Midwest and summers in the West.

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Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an average owner rating of 4.24 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

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Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #4 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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34 MPG

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34 MPG

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2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

31 MPG

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A Good Car?

Yes it has less than 200,000 miles on it. It started every time no matter what kind of weather we have. It does good on gas, it is a comfortable ride. It does need its basic tune up and oil change.

Bradley F.

It could be if we can get it fixed up. The car was wrecked by prior owner. So it needs a lot of TLC. It has 175000 miles and sounds amazing.

Amanda L.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Yes it is reliable, it does need a tune up, oil change, transmission gasket, muffler, front windshield, and shocks.

Bradley F.

It is reliable but needs some work done as it was wrecked by prior owner. The engine is clean. We just replaced driver front brake and rotor and have to do the other three. It has a small leak in... Read More

Melinda O.

Is The 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A Good Value?

I paid $8,000 for it 5 years ago. It is good value. I did redo the brakes, rotors, calipers, and bearings, and a tune up.

Bradley F.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

(Not Rated)

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety