Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1979 Monte Carlo.
The 1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, a model in Chevrolet’s lineup, is examined in the context of its complaint history, which spans the years 1990‑2010. During that period the fewest complaints recorded were in 1991, with a single issue, while the most complaints occurred in 2001, reaching 285. Accordingly, the 1979 Monte Carlo precedes the documented era of relative reliability that began with that low‑complaint year, placing its market position before the later peak of problems.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1987 | SS Aerocoupe Coupe 5.0L V8 | 9.40 sec | 16.60 sec | 180 hp | RWD |
| 1970 | SS 454 Coupe 7.4L V8 | 7.00 sec | 14.90 sec | 360 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 5 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.
REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AXLES THAT WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE AXLE SHAFT AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY FROM THE VEHICLE. Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT WAS MANUFACTURED AT THE BUFFALO PLANT. IF SO, THEY WILL MAKE AXLE MEASUREMENTS AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE OR MODIFY…
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 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.