Major Problems with 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 65000 miles

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 128000 miles

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ENGINE Victims: 2 Mileage: 90000 miles

Browse 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the lights on the inside and outside flickered while driving the dealer stated nothing was wrong. ts *jb...	45 ~ 79632 miles
ENGINE i have a 2002 monte carlo ss i go out to start my car and it won't start for about...	37 ~ 97354 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i to have a 2002 monte carlo ss that when driving at night the lights inside and out flicker on	21 ~ 86516 miles
STEERING 2002 monte carlo : at 29 000 miles needs all front and rear brake rotors resurfaced due to warping and...	13 ~ 63186 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving at any speed and when applying brakes front end will vibrate violently. dealer has been notified. mechanic indicated	13 ~ 12146 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING over past 3 months vehicle will not crank. three of these times were after stalling. problem began approximately around 1st...	12 ~ 34667 miles
AIR BAGS the air bag light illuminated the vehicle was service 5 times for the problem however it recurred.*jb...	10 ~ 56195 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when the brakes were applied the front of the vehicle vibrated extremely hard. *jb...	9 ~ 51133 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we own a 2002 chevy monte carlo. the vehicle started to overheat. the dealer told us it needs a new...	8 ~ 31304 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer hit a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. the vehicle then flipped over into a ditch. contacted...	8 ~ 45386 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving (with my children in car) and the car just shut off. i had no power brakes or...	7 ~ 61179 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2002 chevy montecarlo ss the gas gauge is very erratic it shows you having a full tank of a...	6 ~ 103611 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i was driving and my gas needle started going up and down. now it don't work . if i put	5 ~ 102119 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i am now having signal failure on my 2002 monte carlo ss. my signals only work when they want to...	5 ~ 63200 miles
EQUIPMENT monte carlo ss 2002. car under 12000 miles needed new brake pads and rotors resurfaced. previously had malibu 2000 that...	5 ~ 42067 miles
POWER TRAIN 2002 chevrolet monte carlo with abs and service engine light problems and concerns**cc the traction light illuminated as well. the...	5 ~ 96600 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC at driving the speed of 30 miles per hour going around a bend there was a popping noise i then...	5 ~ 14400 miles
STRUCTURE car part recalled. got notice in july 09. car caught fire because of part in sep 09. 2002 monte carlo....	4 ~ 53736 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i own a lemon of a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss. nothing but problems since i bought it last year....	4 ~ 37000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING low coolant level light keeps coming on - coolant and oil leaking down block. required intake gasket replacement intake reseal	4 ~ 51750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i was driving down a busy street at approximately 25 miles per hour and my car accelerated on its own....	3 ~ 58667 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i own a lemon of a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss. nothing but problems since i bought it last year....	3 ~ 53000 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING purchased a chevrolet monte carlo new in 2002. on 9/29/06 i had to take the vehicle in for repairs due...	3 ~ 60334 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION passlock theft-deterrent failure 2002 chevrolet monte carlo 35 600 miles....	3 ~ 39867 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights would flicker when in use at any speed. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak...	3 ~ 50727 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING lower coolant light come on because of poor sealant of the lower intake manifold. this resulted in anti freeze leaking.	3 ~ 50667 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2002 chevy monte carlo. at the beginning of november 2003 the quages on the dash board (tachometor...	3 ~ 41317 miles
TIRES these issues listed below are troubles i have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02...	3 ~ 10000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt: since buying the vehicle the consumer had a problem with the rotors. they have been replaced twice. while braking...	3 ~ 67000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE when turning steering wheel it makes a loud snapping noise in the front suspension. dealer indicated front subframe making the...	3 ~ 2333 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i went to turn and my service traction control and abs lights came on. while turning i lost power to...	2 ~ 85000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the...	2 ~ 78628 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wiper arm had to be replaced since it started to scrape the window.*ak...	2 ~ 63000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING pop in steering and clunk when turning at low speed. dealership has replaced steering column steering box front end and	2 ~ 23500 miles
SEAT BELTS the seat belt rubbed across the drivers neck. the consumer is concerned that if involved in accident if there would	2 ~ 6500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR when vehicle brakes are applied they will pulsate. dealership replace and turned brake rotors. please provide more details. ts...	2 ~ 19950 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front passenger's seat heater will not shut off even if vehicle is not running. console module was replaced by dealership	2 ~ 30000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING at driving the speed of 30 miles per hour going around a bend there was a popping noise i then...	2
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states after start up a rattling sound is heard coming from the engine dealer states this is normal. *tt	2
SUSPENSION when the brakes were applied the front of the vehicle vibrated extremely hard. *jb...	2 ~ 15000 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while stopping on an incline and without any indication vehicle will roll backwards. dealer and manufacturer have been contacted.*ak.	2 ~ 35000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i have a 2002 chevy monte carlo ss and i am having electrical issues the windshield wipers don't always function...	1 ~ 119450 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the driver's door lock failed and caused the...	1 ~ 189000 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the key failed to turn in the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
BEAD > TIRES i purchased two classic p225/60r16 tires design # 8938n about 2 or 3 years ago. they still are like new....	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2002 chevrolet monte carlo catalytic converter clogged while driving. *tr...	1 ~ 56010 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i own a lemon of a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss. nothing but problems since i bought it last year....	1 ~ 70000 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving 55 mph at night the headlights dimmed. the contact activated...	1 ~ 76000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i flip on my bright lights if it doesn't make a clicking noise all of my lights will go	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC trac off and abs lights stay on and the message center says service traction system. went on line and noticed...	1 ~ 82000 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl *- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. on february 3 2007 the contact started the vehicle then...	1 ~ 50000 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i can't believe gm is not being forced to issue a recall on their cluster problems. i'm having the problem...	1 ~ 70010 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i turn on the blinkers sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. when they don't no light comes on...	1 ~ 58000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM i purchased the vehicle new in june of 2002. the car currently has 120 000 miles on it's 3.8 v6...	1 ~ 40000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING 2002 chev monte carlo ss experienced "popping" in steering wheel at 21 862 miles and again at 45 299 miles....	1 ~ 84000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt: the contact stated when opening the driver's side door the door will not stay open. the door will close...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING the tie rods wore out prematurely causing the front end to shimmy. steering shaft connected to the steering rack and...	1 ~ 46000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control cancels it's self at low speed. vech under warr when problem started. vech not covered under lemon law...	1 ~ 32000 miles
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS > FRONT at 29k miles when turning the steering wheel consumer detected a squealing sound that he thought could be caused by	1 ~ 29000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have a 2002 monte carlo ss. without warning the abs light came on. notified dealer and they said was...	1 ~ 46000 miles
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving...	1 ~ 39900 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving...	1 ~ 39900 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE these issues listed below are troubles i have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02...	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE these issues listed below are troubles i have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS bad rotors they replaced pads once turned rotors the second time said it was fine the third time and said...	1 ~ 3000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS when the horn was pressed the airbag sensor light illuminated. the dealer was notified. *nlm...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING i to have a 2002 monte carlo ss that when driving at night the lights inside and out flicker on	1
INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear view mirror does not dim automatically when exposed to light. consumer is temporarily blinded by other drivers. could cause...	1
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the driver information center-fuel used is always off at least 1.5 gallons when filling the tank. this in turn causes...	1 ~ 3000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS driver's side air bag is protruding from assembly. vehicle checked by dealer who replaced it. two days later air bag	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS dt: the contact was under the impression that she purchased a brand new vehicle. she experienced several problems since the...	1 ~ 10000 miles
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt: the contact was under the impression that she purchased a brand new vehicle. she experienced several problems since the...	1 ~ 10000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2002 chevrolet monte carlo with abs and service engine light problems and concerns**cc the traction light illuminated as well. the...	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES 2002 chevrolet monte carlo with abs and service engine light problems and concerns**cc the traction light illuminated as well. the...	1
WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states frontal seat belt webbing is locking in place consumer was unable to lock seat belt. *ak...	1

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