2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 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 seat belt rubbed across the drivers neck. The consumer is concerned that if involved in accident if there would be severe damage to her neck. The dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10015868, filed 2003-04, 13,000 miles“Problems with seat belt equipment locking tight whether engine is on or off. The seat belt tightened to the point that it could not be used. The consumer was unable to wear the seat belt because of this problem. This problem occurred whether the vehicle off or on. The dealer was notified numerous times. The dealer was puzzled as to why the belt was locking and the fact that they could not get it unlocked. The dealer notified the manufacturer. The manufacturer replaced the seat belt four times but the problem still exist.”
NHTSA complaint #10046455, filed 2003-11Related service bulletins
- 10113787Aug 3, 2015This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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