2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Other or unknown Problems

“I have a 2003 montecarlo ss with a 3.8 engine. Recently within the last couple of months my security light has come on. Have been told it is the pass lock. In order to shut it off I stop the car shut off lock and unlock doors and the light goes out. I have also been told this could either shut the car off or not start. Big problem. It could come on while driving or stationary.”

“2 complaints. When starting off from a stop position and making a hard left the service traction system light comes on and the trac off light comes on and the ABS light comes on and the car makes a grinding noise. Only does this at this time. The second complaint is the overhead driver control panel will not come on and then after driving a ways it will come on. When off the air or heat or defrost will not work. I have replaced it once and now it is doing it again. I have not done anything about the lights for the traction.”

“We bought this car in july 2003, my wife is the main driver and when she first drove the car her foot slipped underneath the brake pedal after further research I found that the brake pedal in the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is 1 higher off the floor than other cars and trucks made by GM's her foot has slipped under it again and now she is afraid of driving it in fear of not being able to stop the car when it is really needed. …”

“Just purchased 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ls 2d today, vehicle has 1st gear engagement (slips), when pulling off from stationary position vehicle will lose power then jerk/clunk forward like being hit from behind only occurs when pulling off from stand still position or making turns, also noticed dash board panel is separating from airbag compartment and glue/foam showing.”

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While driving various speeds, the check engine, service traction, and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front wheel hub with the ABS sensor needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side wheel hubs were replaced; however, the failure recurred. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer were contacted or notified. The approximate failure mileage was 127,856.”