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Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2001 Air Bags Problems

26 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V244000Reported August 29, 2000 - 580 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 29, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 580 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine97Electrical System78Steering40Lighting39Brakes39Fuel and Propulsion System20
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.