2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 2dr Coupe Shown

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2007

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 2.5 Blobs 2.5 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 2.5 Blobs 2.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 2 Blobs 2 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 2 Blobs 2 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Style 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5

2006

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 2 Blobs 2 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Performance 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Comfort 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Style 4 Blobs 4 / 5

2005

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Style 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5

2004

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Comfort 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Style 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Long Term Dependability Ratings (4-5 years) definition
Overall Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Body & Interior Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Feature & Accessory Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5

2003

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Style 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Long Term Dependability Ratings (4-5 years) definition
Overall Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Powertrain Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Body & Interior Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Feature & Accessory Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5

2002

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Comfort 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Style 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Long Term Dependability Ratings (4-5 years) definition
Overall Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Body & Interior Dependability 2 Blobs 2 / 5
Feature & Accessory Dependability 3 Blobs 3 / 5

2001

Initial Quality Ratings- Mechanical definition
Overall Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Mechanical 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Mechanical 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Mechanical 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Initial Quality Ratings - Design definition
Overall Quality - Design 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Powertrain Quality - Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Body & Interior Quality - Design 5 Blobs 5 / 5
Features and Accessories Quality - Design 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Performance and Design Ratings definition
Overall Performance and Design 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Performance 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Comfort 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Features and Instrument Panel 4 Blobs 4 / 5
Style 4.5 Blobs 4.5 / 5
Long Term Dependability Ratings (4-5 years) definition
Overall Dependability 3.5 Blobs 3.5 / 5
Powertrain Dependability 3 Blobs 3 / 5
Body & Interior Dependability 2.5 Blobs 2.5 / 5
Feature & Accessory Dependability 4 Blobs 4 / 5

J.D. Powers Ratings Legend

5 Blobs Among the best
4 Blobs Better than most
3 Blobs Does not really stand out
2 Blobs The rest

Initial Quality Ratings - Mechanical

Overall Quality - Mechanical
Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS), which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems that have caused a complete breakdown or malfunction of any component, feature, or item (i.e., components that stop working or trim pieces that break or come loose).

Powertrain Quality - Mechanical
Taken from the Initial Quality Study (IQS),which looks at owner-reported problems in the first 90 days of new-vehicle ownership, this score is based on problems with the engine or transmission as well as problems that affect the driving experience (i.e., vehicle/brakes p