2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 24%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 24% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, 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 instrument cluster will reset while I am driving. The guages will sweep and all the warning lights come on and the car will ding as if it was just started however the car never stalls and the radio stays on along with everything else.”
NHTSA complaint #11407830, filed 2021-04, 180,000 miles“Passlock system; car will randomly (temperature based?) refuse to start due to poorly constructed passlock sensor. I keep my dash apart so I can poke at the contacts (corroded? Cheap tin plating) to hotwire my car when it locks out. Took 20 minutes to go see if my wife was ok at the er, thanks chevy!”
NHTSA complaint #11001289, filed 2017-06, 121,000 miles“Issues with the bcm and passlock system. The car while on and driving will display security alongside the batt gauge quits working. If shut off car will not start, and light stay on. I have to disconnect the batt for some time. With the the auto lights sometimes come on during mid day with the sun shining. This is becoming a hassle. I'd rather purchase another car than go threw dealership hoops.”
NHTSA complaint #10895843, filed 2016-08, 170,000 miles“I have a 2002 chevy Monte Carlo ss and I am having electrical issues the windshield wipers don't always function properly neither do the turning signals my seats will move on there own ,there is a ticking noise coming from the doors once keys are taken out of the ignition also I have a problem when pumping gas into the car the pump keeps shutting off unless I hold it at a certain angle.”
NHTSA complaint #10574100, filed 2014-03, 119,450 miles“I have a 02 Monte Carlo that has a security fault light that pops up the car wont start wont even try to turn over I've looked up what it could be and while I was looking I've noticed that multiple makes and models have had same problem honda, but at least honda had enough decency to recall their mess ups. Multiple makes from chevy have this problem. I believe they need to recall this. I know of at least 6 cars around same year have this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10587360, filed 2014-05, 8,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V400000Jul 3, 2014This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings…Covers: Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2000–2005, Malibu 1997–2003, Pontiac Grand AM 1999–2005 +5 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17 | 40% |
| 2006 | 29 | 26% |
| 2005 | 87 | 73% |
| 2004 | 151 | 66% |
| 2003 | 49 | 31% |
| 2002 | 55 | 24% |
| 2001 | 77 | 28% |
| 2000 | 45 | 19% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 17 | 10% |
| 1996 | 41 | 26% |
| 1995 | 11 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsAir bags
20 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 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