2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,500 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.
“I recently purchased a used 2002 chevy Monte Carlo. However I have been having intermittent problems with the vehicle not starting.it has had the recalled ignition switch replaced but every once in a while the vehicle still doesn't start. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726315, filed 2015-06, 78,000 miles“I have had the brakes checked and repaired several times for the same problem. The ABS light keeps coming on and the tracking light says the traction is off and to service. The brakes slip and sometimes fails to stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10275592, filed 2009-07, 89,000 miles“I took my vehicle to have service done on a recall involving potential under hood fire to replace valve covers. The oil was/is leaking onto the manifold and causing the car to smoke. I barely drive this car and it is still leaking oil onto the manifold and smoking. Now the dealership will not fix what they supposedly fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10985900, filed 2017-05“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that when the attempting a left turn, the traction control warning light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall. The contact had to replace the ABS wiring for the front driver side wheel to correct the failure. The VIN was not available.the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 170,000. Updated 04/26/12”
NHTSA complaint #10452427, filed 2012-03Related service bulletins
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- 11004557Jun 17, 2024This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
- 10224309Sep 30, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The…
- 10201115Dec 1, 2015OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update
- 10113662May 27, 2015This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) and the usage of E85 fuel in GM vehicles.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 9 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 17% |
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 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology