2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 9%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,650miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 9% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,650 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My airbag light keeps coming on at times. This is the 3rd time that this has happened. Should this be recalled? Some cars like mine have been recalled for air bags but I was told mine wasn't.”
NHTSA complaint #10266357, filed 2009-04, 28,000 miles“I own a 2002 chevy Monte Carlo. At the beginning of november 2003 the quages on the dash board (tachometor, speedometor, ABS light, air bag light, check engine light ect.) would flash on & off and guages would sweep up and down. On november 9th I stop to get gas and shut the car off. When I got back in the car and turn it on the passanger side air bag deployed. On november 24th while I was driving the driver air bag deployed. I took the car both time to the dealer and was told by GM that they will not fix the air bags. …”
NHTSA complaint #10051373, filed 2003-12, 45,952 miles“The instrument panel had been lighting up certain components intermittently. While driving, the passenger and drivers side air bag deployed. The dealer had been contacted. Please describe further. Air bags deployed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10055726, filed 2004-05, 42,000 miles“Consumer hit a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle then flipped over into a ditch. Contacted manufacturer and informed them vehicle never stopped after hitting deer and air bag sensors were smashed. Vehicle was totaled. No injuries. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023656, filed 2002-12, 13,471 miles“While parked the vehicle's driver side air bag deployed inadvertently. Two weeks later the passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently while driving. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10052089, filed 2003-12, 46,300 milesRelated recalls
- 02V222000Aug 9, 2002Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +10 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 | 10 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 7% |
| 2002 | 20 | 9% |
| 2001 | 26 | 9% |
| 2000 | 13 | 6% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 15 | 9% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
55 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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