2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,046miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,046 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Series of high cost repairs at my expense with no warranty: driver infomation center has always been wrong and inaccurate and unfixable; at 24446 miles, replaced front rotors at my expense (; AC at 30825 worked intermittenly and battery light indicator stayed on and serpentine belt worn out (replaced with after market brand ($90) that has lasted perfectly at almost 80,000 miles; engine coolant leak notice by Chevrolet on july 2003 fixed on 7/30-03 at 58009miles; at 34607 vibration from intermid. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080631, filed 2004-07, 24,046 miles“Drivers seat separates from where the side air bag is stored. Has been returned to the dealer several times but they have not been able to repair. They say that there could be a recall but Chevrolet does not seem to know anything about this. I have contaced Chevrolet several times with no satisfactory results, the last time I called customer service I was told that this problem was not consided the manufacturer's problem.”
NHTSA complaint #755831, filed 2001-12“The material on the driver's seat keeps pulling away from the side air bag leaving an unsightly hole in the seat back. The problem started as soon as I purchsed the car 11 months ago. I have taken the car in to the dealership for repair at least three times and have not had any satisfaction. The last two times I have been told that GM is preparing a technical bulletin with a fix but nothing so far. I have complained to Chevrolet and they checked with the dealer and were told they were trying. I was promised a free lof for my trouble. …”
NHTSA complaint #751590, filed 2001-09“While driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the leather being separated from the compartment. The dealer replaced the side seat air bag retainer. The driver side seat belt had locked up, and the trim panel on the dash had fallen.”
NHTSA complaint #567839, filed 2002-11Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
77 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsEngine cooling
48 complaintsSteering
38 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsBrakes
32 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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