2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Technical Service Bulletins

335 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10025561Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Information on 4t65-e mn7, m15 and m76 front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtcs p0741, p0742, p0757, p842, harsh shifts or slips. *pe update 6/11/10.
• 10023171Oct 31, 2007Brakes. Abs pump running when not needed.
• 10022924Aug 1, 2007Steering. Overview of steering system noises.
• 10020766Sep 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4t65e transmission 1-2 shift shudder at light to moderate acceleration. Replace complete second clutch assembly.
• 10020089Jul 20, 2006Electrical system. Horns having poor quality or becoming inoperative as a result of water ingestion.
• 10019832Mar 1, 2006Steering. Key stuck in ignition, key will not return to off position, shifter button won't release in park position.
• 10019284Feb 23, 2006Brakes. Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10019229Feb 22, 2006Engine cooling. Tachometer and temperature gauge inoperative after ipc setup.
• 10019186Feb 16, 2006Interior lighting, Exterior lighting. Ipc, interior lights and/or headlamps flicker. *ak fb2
• 10019516Feb 1, 2006Steering. Clunk felt/noise heard from steering column, steering gear and/or front of vehicle during turning maneuver and/or steering wheel rotation.
• 10017271Nov 1, 2005Brakes. Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm.
• 10017172Oct 27, 2005Engine cooling. Engine whine or buzz noise sounds like a generator type noise on 3.1l or 3.8l engines.
• 10018133Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
• 10018126Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars. Gm tech link.
• 10017568Sep 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
• 10017076Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Special policy adjustment-catalytic converter. The vehicle may experience a condition where the vehicle's exhaust catalytic converter was replaced due to the complaints of lack of power or illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp.
• 10012633Aug 1, 2005Brakes. Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction.
• 10017515Jun 1, 2005Steering. Revised outer tie rod end nut tightening specification/tie rod end jam nut tightening specification added.
• 10014875May 11, 2005Brakes. Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor.
• 10012152May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect transmission shifts poor engine performance harsh 1-2 upshifts slips 1st and reverse torque converter clutch stuck off on diagnostic trouble code p0730, p0756, p0757, p0741, p0742.
• 10016366Feb 1, 2005Body and structure. Instrument panel (I/p) appearance. Gm tech links.
• 10013475Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Whistle noise on light acceleration.
• 10014346Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars.
• 10011207Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Low engine coolant level indicator always on.
• 10013188Jul 14, 2004Equipment. Incorrect parts information for servicing the console lid or storage armrest assembly.
• 10013184Jul 8, 2004Equipment. Gm service technical college.
• 10012127Jul 1, 2004Seat belts. Repairing napped seat fabric.
• 10012182Jun 1, 2004Suspension. Changes to labor time guide relating to front suspension labor operations components.
• 10012148Jun 1, 2004Engine cooling. New rear main seal and special tool for installation.
• 10013272May 20, 2004Latches, locks and linkages. Console lid or storage armrest latch replacement.
• 10012634Apr 1, 2004Engine cooling. Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic freeze frame information to nontech2 service or test equipment.
• 10012596Apr 1, 2004Engine cooling. Powertrain control module will not properly communicate on board diagnostic egr test result information to non-tech2 service or test equipment.
• 10012685Feb 1, 2004Electrical system. Setup programming bcm for remote keyless entry.
• 10016464Jul 1, 2003Electrical system. Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. Gm tech link.
• 10013175Nov 21, 2002Seats. Driver seat trim gapping to the side impact airbag.

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