2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 5% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 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.
“As I was driving my 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo ss , last night, I operated the steering column mounted headlight dimmer control. The headlights went out. After wiggling the lever they came back on but I was unable to switch them from high beam to low beam. I've searched the internet and find numerous instances of this occurring. Thankfully there was not an accident related to my incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10370367, filed 2010-12, 54,000 miles“Thought this was the car for me. Wrong. After purchasing the car the following things have gone wrong and most seem dangerous. No way to control headlights .. Driving at night at 55 MPH, lights all shut off the indicator lights also stop working at random times ignition does not accept key every time resulting in leaving a spare key in the ignition and hope it starts. If not I'm required to wait 15 minutes before starting or longer. The traction system no longer works, along with cruise, or steering controls total power lost to steering wheel, hope this doesn't affect the airbag. …”
NHTSA complaint #10592925, filed 2014-05, 120,000 miles“As driving at 45 MPH during rush hour, I used my indicator to change lanes. This is a road that has 3 lanes. I was changing lanes into the middle. I had my stereo on at a normal volume with my baby in the car. As I started to move into the middle lane so did another car from the 3rd lane. I was being honked at by several cars. As I tried to recover, I was almost hit by the car moving into the middle lane and almost caused a bigger accident by trying to recover back into the lane I was in. It was at this point I realized my indicators had suddenly stopped working. I didn't know what to do. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578957, filed 2014-04, 43,961 miles“While driving at night with headlights on and switching from high beam to low beam using steering mounted switch the head lights would go out. The lights would only come back on after repeated switching of the high beam switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10296377, filed 2009-12, 57,000 miles“2004 Monte Carlo first lost temp guage and heat/blower then lost at times speedometer and tach then lost both then lost gas guage all buttons on steering wheel and dash-radio, cruise control have melted and burned off I am now losing my headlights and in response to this I slam on my brakes. No accident yet no fire yet please we are entitled to our recall too thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10442076, filed 2012-01Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 14% |
| 2004 | 12 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 4% |
| 2002 | 33 | 14% |
| 2001 | 36 | 13% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 4 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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