2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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 have a 2002 Monte Carlo .the problem with the car is that both doors passenger and driver door has damaged and bended both fenders. I have seen a lot of Monte Carlo cars like mine. With the doors bending the fenders it's hard to get in and out of my car and it also causes water to get in my doors every time it rains causing my speakers to not play right.”
NHTSA complaint #10277329, filed 2009-07“I bought my 2002 Monte Carlo new,,,my complaint is my car is garage kept,,,I wash it ,,dry it,,keep it clean,,,,it's starting to rust,,,the tire fenders,,,the gas door. The paint is bubbling,,,this shouldn't be since garage kept,,in winter get salt off,,,summer also garage kept except if out and about,,,,chevy more or less says to bad,,,so sad,,,,we pay big bucks for these cars...what gives?”
NHTSA complaint #10289036, filed 2009-10“These issues listed below are troubles I have had with my 2002 Monte Carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02, front bumper paint began to peel. Bumper repainted./5/02 rear speakers begin to crackle and quit working. Replaced./30/03 took vehicle to Chevrolet garage due to vehicle pulsating when stopping and the car having trouble starting. Front and rear rotors found warped and resurfaced. Cars fuel pressure regulator found to be leaking down and was replaced. 8/21/03 car pulsating again when stopping. Returned vechicle to chevy garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037176, filed 2003-09“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that after shifting into drive, the vehicle accelerated rapidly and independently. The failure was caused by the floor mats, which had become stuck over the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to stop vehicle and remedy the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000. Updated 07/09/13 updated 07/15/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10512101, filed 2013-05, 19,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving at approximately 35 MPH and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but the floormat became stuck under the pedal. The contact could not stop the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a boulder. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10724395, filed 2015-06, 28,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 6 | 4% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 4% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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