Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1976 Monte Carlo.
The 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo entry serves as the anchor for the model's full reference record, opening a line of inquiry into a nameplate whose long-term ownership experience is documented in complaint data stretching from 1990 through 2010. Within that two-decade window, the model shows considerable variation — a single complaint was filed in 1991 at the low end, while the count climbed to 285 complaints in 2001 at the high end — a spread that lets researchers position individual model years against the broader reporting arc. Because 1976 falls well before the peak-complaint year, its standing in the reliability picture is best read as part of the earlier, lower-volume portion of the curve, and any assessment of the car itself should weigh that context rather than treat the data as a verdict on this model year alone.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 209.8 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3845 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Monte Carlo of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SS 454 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 7.00 sec | 14.90 sec | 360 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.97 sec | 16.08 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.10 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1983 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 8.50 sec | 16.40 sec | 175 hp | RWD |
| 1985 | SS Coupe 5.0L V8 | 7.80 sec | 15.90 sec | 180 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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.
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The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.