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1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS

The 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS is a 140-hp 4.3-liter V6 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $14,054 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.

It makes 140 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and 225 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).

The Monte Carlo measures 200.0 inches long on a 108.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,181 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$14,054 ($41,675 *)
Engine
Engine Type4.3L (262 cid) OHV V6, throttle-body fuel injection
Displacement4.3 L
Horsepower140 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque225 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm
ValvetrainOHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Injection TypeThrottle-body fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined19 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front14"
Wheels Rear14"
Dimensions & Weight
Length200 in
Width71 in
Height54 in
Wheelbase108 in
Curb Weight3,181 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37 in
Headroom Rear38 in
Legroom Front42 in
Legroom Rear36 in
Shoulder Room Front56 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front51 in
Hip Room Rear51 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1986 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

NHTSA campaign 06E043000

Sep 19, 1986 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE PUSH PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

NHTSA campaign 86V131000

Apr 28, 1986 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH

THE PUSH-PULL HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WHICH ALLOW AN INTERMITTENT HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO FLICKER OR SUDDENLY GO OUT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF THE HEADLIGHTS UNDER SEVERE WEATHER OR NIGHTTIME DRIVING CONDITIONS COULD REDUCE DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. NOTE: ALSO, SEE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 86V131000.

Remedy: REPLACE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS NECESSARY.

NHTSA campaign 86V056000

6 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1986 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO

Owner Complaints

6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1986 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO (1 mention a crash, 2 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Power Train2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Seat Belts1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 15, 2003 · Unknown Or Other Crash Fire 4 deaths
“NAR 02/10/2003. THE CONSUMERS SON WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE ALL 4 OCCUPANTS DIED. ACCORDING TO A PREVIOUS COMPLAINT, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO MENTION OF POSSIBLE DEFECT…”
Apr 12, 2002 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“AFTER BEING IN AN ACCIDENT VEHICLE STARTED TO FLIP. AFTERWARDS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIND OUT WHY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO…”
Feb 28, 1999 · Power Train
“TRANSMISSION FAILS TO COME OUT OF LOCK UP CAUSING CAR TO STALL AND SHIFT ERRATICALLY WHEN RESTARTED. I FAILURE ANALIZED THE PSOLENOID WHICH WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THE MAL-FUNCTION TO BE CAUSED BY A…”
Feb 4, 1998 · Seat Belts
“SEAT BELT SHOULDER HARNESS HANGS UP ON TOP HOLDER WHEN TRYING TO EXTRACT TO USE IT.”
Sep 25, 1997 · Wheels
“WHEEL FELL OFF OF VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH TWO OTHER VEHICLES.”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1986 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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