Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 230 total for the year
Median mileage: 189,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 189,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated the driver's door lock failed and caused the drivers door to remain unlocked. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000. The current mileage was 191,671.”

NHTSA complaint #10562836, filed 2014-02, 189,000 miles

“Dt: the contact stated when opening the driver's side door the door will not stay open. The door will close unless he holds it open. The vehicle has been to the dealer, and they replaced the door stop. The replacement of the part did not repair the problem. Also, the contact was having problems with the brakes. While pressing on the brakes he could feel some type movement in the brake pedal. This only happened when backing the vehicle out of the driveway. The driveway is on a slope position. The dealer indicated the braking problem was normal . The dealer stated the rotors were out of round. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140622, filed 2005-10

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2006	2	2%
2004	2	1%
2002	2	1%
2001	2	1%
1998	1	1%
1997	2	1%
1995	1	1%

Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Electrical system
55 complaints Engine
38 complaints Brakes
37 complaints Exterior lighting
33 complaints Engine cooling
30 complaints Air bags
20 complaints Fuel system
18 complaints Steering
18 complaints Body and structure
8 complaints Other or unknown
7 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints Visibility (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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