2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 230 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2% of the 230 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,250 miles. 2 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 have a 2002 chevy impala and a 2004 chevy Monte Carlo. Right after my warranty expired on the Monte Carlo, my heated seat cover caught fire, caused personal injury and property damage. An adjuster came out to look at it and assured me that GM would fix the problem. 2 years later, I can't even get a return phone call. Since then I purchased a 2002 impala. Heated seats worked for 2 days and I noticed a burn starting in the same exact spot where the Monte Carlo caught fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318955, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“I was driving 55 MPH and my speedometer said I was doing 10mph. Then my tac stopped working. Then my speedometer stopped working totally. My driver side seat will not heat at all. My wheels are peeling. The chrome is peeling right off the wheels. My check engine light stays on all the time. I have had it checked for the code so they replaced the gas cap and did a reset within 75 miles the light came back on. I am giving up on chevrolets. Every vehicle we own is a chevy, what's up with all these problems and no solutions???? …”
NHTSA complaint #10469323, filed 2012-08, 140,000 miles“To whom it may concern, I have a 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. This is a very nice car with all the options. The heated seat caught fire and in turn caught me on fire. I put the fire out with my hand but not before it burned a hole through the seat and in my coat. Fortunately, I was just parking when this occurred. If I wouldn?t have been able to snuff the fire before it got out of hand, I could have been seriously injured. Further, just think if I had kids in the back seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251286, filed 2008-12, 50,500 miles“Drivers side heated seat inoperative. Took to dealer and was told I needed a new cover. I inspected the seat and discovered a quarter size burn mark inside the cushion. The heating element became overheated and began to burn the cushion.”
NHTSA complaint #10178081, filed 2007-01, 56,000 miles“Since its been getting colder, I have been using my car seat warmers. I've been noticing in the last week that it has been getting extremely hot within a short amount of time & I'm noticing a burning smell. Yesterday I turned the driver seat, seat warmer on & it started to smoke & nearly sparked a fire in the seat. The stitching had started to smolder & burn. I immediately pulled over & turned the seat warmer off.”
NHTSA complaint #10246772, filed 2008-10Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 5 | 3% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 10 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
151 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEquipment
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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