2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 14%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 14% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My turn signal lights don't work sometimes, I have to depress the hazard light button for a couple seconds and the they work for a while but the problem keeps coming back, I have read about many complaint about the hazard light switch being the problem but I think the manufacturer of the vehicle should be responsible for the repair. I own a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.”
NHTSA complaint #10350216, filed 2010-08, 70,000 miles“My turn signals on my 2002 chevy Monte Carlo have never worked properly. They work sometimes and don't work most of the time. I have taken it to my dealership and they cant seem to give me a resolution. My warranty is now out and the signals still don't work. I bought this car new and cant understand why the problem has never been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10283759, filed 2009-09, 6,000 miles“I am now having signal failure on my 2002 Monte Carlo ss. My signals only work when they want to and it is more often than not that they do not want to work. This is a huge concern for me because this problem has almost caused a few too many accidents and I believe chevy needs to do something about it before it causes any major accidents or kills someone!”
NHTSA complaint #10197297, filed 2007-07, 52,000 miles“On a day to day basis my turn signal works in my 2002 Monte Carlo when it feels like one minute it may work the next it wont work for days. I see the same problem in my girlfriends 2001 Monte Carlo so I suspect something is wrong with all turn signal in 2000 and up monte carlos...I know this problem is not new to you but what should we do.. My girlfriend recently received 2 tickets because of this problem. What do we have 2 do to get this fixed or was it a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10232111, filed 2008-06, 88,000 miles“My 2002 chevy Monte Carlo has been experiencing electrical problems since I have owned it. The cruise control comes on without being selected and then the heating/cooling systems goes off and on by itself. The turn signal goes on and off. Sometimes it will work sometimes it will not. The fuel gauge does not register correctly goes up and down so I am never sure what is in the tank. Occasionally the car will not start at all even though the lights work, the radio plays, and everything else will operate inside the car. I will sit and wait a while. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557473, filed 2013-12, 128,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 14% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 14% |
| 2001 | 36 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
55 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsBrakes
37 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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