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Body and structurePart report

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
5,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 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.

“The body ground effects molding in the rear of vehicle is separating from the rest of body. Looked underneath vehicle, and the latch broke that holds the molding into place, and looked like one other was cracking.”

NHTSA complaint #10103055, filed 2004-12

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200712%
200633%
200431%
200321%
200283%
200162%
2000146%
199943%
199833%
199764%
199643%
199564%

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