2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,696miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,696 miles. 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.
“Monte carlo ss 2002. Car under 12000 miles needed new brake pads, and rotors resurfaced. Previously had malibu 2000 that was bought back by dealer after 2 years of rotor and brake problems that caused 2 crashes. When is somebody going to look at the design of equipment in these vehicles to see there is a defect. Dealership even admitted to flaw.”
NHTSA complaint #10013630, filed 2003-03, 11,200 miles“Pop in steering and clunk when turning at low speed. Dealership has replaced steering column, steering box, front end and rotors. Have sold the vehicle to insure the safety of our family.”
NHTSA complaint #10093129, filed 2004-09, 1,000 miles“These issues listed below are troubles I have had with my 2002 Monte Carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02, front bumper paint began to peel. Bumper repainted./5/02 rear speakers begin to crackle and quit working. Replaced./30/03 took vehicle to Chevrolet garage due to vehicle pulsating when stopping and the car having trouble starting. Front and rear rotors found warped and resurfaced. Cars fuel pressure regulator found to be leaking down and was replaced. 8/21/03 car pulsating again when stopping. Returned vechicle to chevy garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037176, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 2% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
55 complaintsEngine
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 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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