2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 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 heater fan kept turning on and off and I had to have a new ignition switch put in . At times the fan would quit working while going down the road.other times the fan would not turn on. The cruise light would blink when the heater fan was turned on and the cruise would quit while driving down the road.. I saw on the news last night where there was a recall. I've not recivedany info.”
NHTSA complaint #10679148, filed 2015-01, 82,000 miles“Dt: the contact stated when attempting to pass another vehicle the contact's vehicle lurched forward. She pressed the brake pedal to the floor but the vehicle would not stop. She then placed the vehicle in neutral, which slowed the speed. The vehicle eventually stopped. When she took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, the mechanic determined that the throttle was stuck. The mechanic cleaned the throttle system, and replaced the brake pads. The brakes appeared to be damaged as a result of her attempts to stop the vehicle. This was not covered by warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145583, filed 2005-12, 37,000 miles“Consumer states while vehicle is stopped at a light or stop sign the consumer would press on the gas pedal . The vehicle would not accelerate, and suddenly it would accelerate. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10031671, filed 2003-07Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 7 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
49 complaintsEngine
32 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 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.
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