CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 24 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (56 reports).
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Problem areas named in the 230 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 56 |
| Engine | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 35 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 33 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
What owners report
My car has the engine 3.1 L automatic. On January 4, I was going to go run errands so I went out to my car and cranked it to start the engine but instead, I heard a loud explosion, causing the front tires of the car to go up in the air and then land back on the ground. Smoke started coming out from the hood and a fire almost got started. I was scared to half to death causing me to almost have a heart attack. Morning inspection, I found that the intake manifold had exploded on the car and pieces of it were all over the engine. I feel that the pressure regulator may have been the culprit, but the plastic upper intake just literally blew up. Nobody was injured neighbors came out to see what the
MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL RESET WHILE I AM DRIVING. THE GUAGES WILL SWEEP AND ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND THE CAR WILL DING AS IF IT WAS JUST STARTED HOWEVER THE CAR NEVER STALLS AND THE RADIO STAYS ON ALONG WITH EVERYTHING ELSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED AT APPLE VALLEY CHEVROLET (650 FOXCROFT AVE, MARTINSBURG, WV 25401) FOR A FUEL CONTROL SENSOR REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AFTER IT WAS SERVICED AT THE DEALER THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS TRYING TO START IT UP. THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH A HOSE. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
STARTED CAR AND HEARD A LOUD BOOM AND THEN SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD AND INTAKE COVER AND HARNESS ON FIRE
WAS GOING ABOUT 55-60 MPH DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY RPMS STARTED TO DROP AND I LET OFF GAS AND IT JUST DIED. IT CRANKS AND TURNS OVER BUT WILL NOT FIRE
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo questions
Does the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Electrical System:Ignition; Engine And Engine Cooling; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
Based on 230 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (56), Engine (38), Exterior Lighting (35).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.