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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 158 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 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 had to turn on the a.c. So the car would not overheat --took it in and they had to replace my intake gasked was told this is commen with chevy--3 months later my air compresser is shot already have paid $3,000 and the car only has 50,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #10228641, filed 2008-05, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. After the vehicle received an oil change, oil was seen leaking from the engine. In addition, the vehicle overheated, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, and smoke emerged from the hood. The contact stated that, after replacing the radiator, there was a coolant leak. The contact also stated that the key fob failed to work. Furthermore, the tires were replaced and rotated, but the tire pressure warning indicator remained illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11103994, filed 2018-06, 174,034 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. At 18,758 miles, the contact's vehicle was shaking severely and was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed her that she needed new rotors and brake pads on both front wheels. The tires were rotated and the failure recurred. The contact returned to the dealer for inspection. The failure has been ongoing for three weeks and no one has called her back to repair the vehicle. The vehicle is kept in storage during the winter because it is not driven often. …”

NHTSA complaint #10249713, filed 2008-11, 18,758 miles

Related service bulletins

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200698%
200410%
200332%
200242%
200131%
200063%
199911%
199811%
199621%
199521%
1987240%

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 31, 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