2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“My 2001 montecarlo was hit in front with front end damage and the air bags didn't go off causing my girl friend to have a broken nose ..the vehicle was in motion on a city street in the turning lane”
NHTSA complaint #11321466, filed 2020-04, 90,000 miles“I was stopped at a red light at the intersection of 31st street and la grange highway when I noticed smoke coming from under the hood of my car. I pulled into the cit-go gas station thinking my Monte Carlo was over heating. Then, flames began to come from the under the hood. I immediately called 911 and the la grange park police and fire department came within minutes. They had to saw my hood open to put the fire out and I immediately contacted GM. They notified me that my vehicle is in fact a recall and was negligent in sending me the registered vehicle owner any sort of notice of recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487695, filed 2012-12, 113,000 miles“Engine cradle bushings making noise, dealer said o.k. To drive just a noise to deal with. Steering column had no grease dealership said it came from the factory this way.”
NHTSA complaint #10093718, filed 2004-10, 46,240 miles“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 2002-11“Replaced power steering pump, r/r transmission, replaced alternator and low tire pressure. Vehicle was damage while in service shop. The vehicle had malfunctioning signal lights. The consumer stated that the engine was repaired for a coolant leak. The engine light came on. The steering wheel was set to the left. Clock not set. Windshield washer light came on. The consumer stated that the left finder was damaged as well as the console. The right bumper was damaged. The driver door shakes. A whinning noise is heard from the vehicle at highway speeds and while turning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10103705, filed 2004-12Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
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 complaintsSuspension
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology