I recently was having problems with my monte and ended up taking it in because I couldnt figure out what was wrong. Turns out there was a recall on the PCM. It was for switching from unleaded gas to E85. When I was using E85 the computer said the alcohol level was only 51%. I get a few mpg's better now since the recall. Just thought i'd let other 3.5L monte owners know about the recall.

 

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Recalls

Monte Carlo STEERING Recall – ID# 68954
Recall Date
FEB 17, 2009

Model Affected
2006 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

Description
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.

Consequence
A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy
DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492.

Potential Units Affected
979

Notes
DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.