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SteeringPart report

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
122,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.

“Owned since 2007, no recalls active, older recall replaced intermediate steering shaft, have same problem again! Also ABS/traction control/speed sensors issue: humming,grinding,trac off lights,ABS lights. Common issue with these cars yet no fix by g.m ??”

NHTSA complaint #11288566, filed 2019-12, 124,000 miles

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007717%
20062119%
200522%
2004167%
200332%
2002188%
20013814%
20002511%
199954%
19981616%
19973018%
199685%
199595%

Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Electrical system
49 complaints
Engine
32 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Vehicle speed control
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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