2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 8%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,725miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 8% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,725 miles. 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The car's fuel gage stopped working. The car wouldn't turn over when I started it so I got a new battery since it said my old one was bad, but it's still not working. The security light is on and I don't understand why and if this is affecting it from turning on”
NHTSA complaint #11207045, filed 2019-05, 165,000 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“The driver information center-fuel used is always off at least 1.5 gallons when filling the tank. This in turn causes the miles per gallon to also be off. One dealer mechanic said they have a problem with the unit. But my dealer says this is normal. When on a trip, my brothers two cadillacs both read correct fuel used. The GM 800 help line never returns my calls.”
NHTSA complaint #10047068, filed 2003-11, 3,000 miles“Went to start car one day. Turned key and heard loud pop. Rushed to lift good and top of motor on fire. Luckily had extinguisher right inside garage door and immediately extinguished. Plastic intake cover was blown apart in multiple pieces. After searching on the internet I found there have been many of this same incident, somewhere claiming that it comes from a faulty fuel shift of valve or something. If you notice with low miles, this car is barely driven and always babied.”
NHTSA complaint #10763394, filed 2015-09, 44,143 miles“Went out to start car. Turned on key, set radio. Then turned key to start engine with a resulting loud explosion from under hood. In hurry to get up hood and extinguish fire experienced burns on hands from lifting hood and a fuel line that was squirting fuel/flames. Fire extinguisher extinguished flames. Upper intake manifold is blow apart with multiple sensors destroyed. Thank god this happened at home with an extinguisher handy and not driving down the road with no time to slow down.”
NHTSA complaint #10562438, filed 2014-01, 45,513 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10199281May 25, 2021This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 8% |
| 2001 | 20 | 7% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 9% |
| 1997 | 13 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 11% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
55 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsAir bags
20 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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