The 1988 Monte Carlo would be the last of the mid-size Chevies produced until they returned in 1995. All 1988 Monte Carlos were actually built in 1987, and featured much smaller production numbers and few stylistic changes. Only 13,970 LSs were produced along with 16,204 SSs.

And where was the popular Aerocoupe which had gained such respect among racing circles? It had now provided the basis for the Lumina and was no longer needed by Chevy. Luckily, the SS still had a powerful engine: the 305-ci V8 HO rated at 180 horsepower. The base engine for 1988 was a 262-ci V6 rated at 140 horsepower, with the standard LS V8 engine being a 305-ci rated at 150 horses.

The last G-body was a silver SS coupe which rolled off the line on December 12,1987. No more Monte Carlos would be produced until the 1995 models began to roll in late 1994.