Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 040852001 | 02/01/2004 | 10012685 | Setup programming bcm for remote keyless entry. *eh | 03/10/2005 | |
| 040847003 | 09/01/2004 | 10011075 | Security light on, engine will not crank, diagnostic trouble codes b2958 and/or b2960. *tt | 12/29/2004 | |
| 3002 | 01/01/2004 | 3002A | 10008865 | Unable to program new body control module (bcm). *mj | 08/24/2004 |
| 00351 | 01/01/2004 | 00351A | 10007535 | Remote keyless entry inoperative after body control module (bcm) replacement. *tt | 07/01/2004 |
| 00579 | 01/01/2004 | 00579A | 10007518 | Diagnostic trouble code b 1001 in bcm and/or powertrain control module (pcm) speaical procedure. *mj | 06/29/2004 |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01382C | 01/01/2004 | 01382D | 10004276 | Security indicator related concern. service vme--vehicles wanted. *tt | 11/24/2003 |
| 030844005 | 02/01/2003 | 10001112 | Poor radio reception or radio static/ increased interference with rear window defogger on or some rear window defogger grids may be inoperative. *tt | 04/15/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3064 | 3064B | 10010357 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until start. *tt | 11/17/2004 | |
| 3009 | 01/01/2004 | 10008876 | Service vme - ip top pad to trim plate gap. *mj | 08/25/2004 | |
| 00214A | 11/18/2003 | 10004118 | Delayed crank, may be necessary to hold key in start several seconds until starts. *tt | 11/19/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 020846005 | 05/01/2002 | 634678 | Subject regardng the addition of diagnostic trouble code u1500 for generation 4 onstar. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016464 | Wire harness may be stretched, or the pcs may not be oriented in the same position, after installing a service replacement valve body assembly. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 01740 | 01/01/2004 | 10006270 | Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 130000 | 1 | |
| I was driving and smoke came from the shift. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 130000 | ||
| I was driveing and smoke came from the shife | |||
| 08/29/2012 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2002 monte carlo ss i go out to start my car and it won't start for about 15 minutes. the security light comes on to. when i turn the key it does nothing my lights and everything work it just won't start. if there is anyway i could get help please let me know or let me know what i can do to fix this. thank you! *tr | |||
| 07/30/2011 | |||
| I just recently bought a 2002 monte carlo ss and i was driving home one night with my brights on at 55 mph and all of a sudden my headlights went out and i could see nothing! i tried safely and quickly pull over on the shoulder to stop the car until i was able to see if i could make my headlights come back on so i could get home. i was able to turn my dims on and see where the road was. since this ordeal happened i have noticed that the interior lights flicker on and off at random times and for no reason it has done in quite a few times and still continues to do it. | |||
| 11/23/2010 | 126000 | ||
| I have a 2002 3.8 monte carlo ss. i am currently having problems with my ignition. when i try to start my car all the instruments turn on but the engine does not start. i attempted several times to restart the vehicle, but i still have the same problem. then i put the car in drive and returned it to park position several times. after about a few minutes the car started. i have been having this problem for awhile. | |||
| 05/04/2010 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure which the vehicle failed to start. the contact also stated that the radio and headlights would intermittently fail while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 137,066. | |||
| 05/04/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure in which it would not start. the contact also stated the radio and headlights would intermittently fail while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was experiencing an electrical system failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 137,066. sm. | |||
| 10/02/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. upon starting the vehicle he noticed that none of the gauges on the instrument panel were functioning. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where he was informed the failure was due to a wiring malfunction. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 80,000. sm. | |||
| 07/30/2005 | |||
| 3 new fuel pump rails installed from recall ( gas gauge does not work). the problem still occurs, the gauge works for a small amount of time after new fuel rail is installed, then fails, leaving no way to check the amount of fuel left in the tank. | |||
| 06/01/2009 | 150000 | ||
| I have a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ls. about 1 year ago my turn signals quit working randomly. it seemed to be the worst on hot days. i would leave my home or work with them working properly and then at a random point during my drive they would no longer work. gm has recalled other makes and models for similar problems. however, the monte carlos have never been recalled. after searching for a potential solution to this problem, i have found that it seems to be a very common problem on many similar cars that gm makes. most people have said that it is related to the hazard switch in the dash board. this is a relatively cheep fix however it is also a major safety hazard since i never know when the turn signals will or will not work. it seems to be luck of the draw, which is very dangerous. thank you for your consideration on this problem. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 180000 | 1 | |
| On my way to work on my normal route before dawn, driving down a narrow curvy rural road rife with deer, i flicked on my high beams as usual. about 5 seconds later i lost all my headlights. somehow safely pulled off road without falling into the ditch and turned off vehicle. after several minutes of turning lights on and off the fog lamps came on and i was able to make it back home very slowly. spent $1000 getting a control module replaced. had trouble with turn signals quitting randomly for 3 years, have to turn on emergency flashers in order to get them to work. another $500 will fix the problem but since the car is only worth $1500 it doesn't seem worth it. this car is a piece of junk - 2 transmissions, numerous electrical problems, 5 steering shaft replacements... *tr | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 95000 | 1 | |
| Loss of traction control and anti lock brakes in my car. my vehicle has allowed these safety features to quit working and after replacing the parts that the dealer said needed to be replaced, the vehicle's system does not recognize the new sensor and part, thus not allowing the traction control and abs to work. after researching this on the internet, it seems to be a very common problem in gm vehicles. *tr | |||
| 01/20/2009 | 1 | ||
| Is there a recall for the instrument panel on a 2002 monte carlo ss? my gauges stopped working today and i was told there may be a recall. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2007 | 35000 | 1 | |
| Turn signal failure: beginning in 2005 through to 2007 the turn signals would work intermittently. while under warranty the vehicle was taken to the dealership. they indicated that there was no problem. once warranty was expired there was nothing i could do. i did find that turning the hazard signals on for 5-10 seconds would sometimes correct the problem and the turn signal would work. finally after many hours searching the internet i found several postings indicating that there was a faulty hazard light switch, the turn signals are also controlled by the hazard light switch. in october 2007 i spent $399 to have the hazard light switch repaired. please insist that the dealership replace the hazard light switch and not add on additional parts like the turn signal arm etc. my dealership first quoted me $850 stating that the turn signal arm must also be replaced to correct the issue. since the repair all is fine. i do believe that gm/chevrolet should be responsible for the cost of repair since it is a defect in their design.*tr | |||
| 07/20/2007 | 61000 | 6 | 10/16/2001 |
| My wife owns a 2002 monte carlo with 60,00 miles on it that shuts down no notice, just like you turned the key off. the last episode was at 68 mph on an interstate. i managed to coast the car over to the edge of the highway under an over pass, but it was a terrifying event. *jb | |||
| 02/03/2007 | 50000 | 1 | 10/03/2001 |
| Tl *- the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. on february 3, 2007 the contact started the vehicle, then turned it off quickly after realizing she had forgotten something in her home. the contact went back inside the home, then returned to the vehicle. the contact started the vehicle a second time and heard an explosion coming from under the vehicle loud enough that the neighbors came and offered assistance. while inside the vehicle the contact smelled smoke. the contact's husband opened the hood and witnessed a fire coming from the engine. the contact's husband used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. the vehicle was transported to the rizza chevrolet 8200 south harlem ave, bridgeview il 60455, tel 708-594-9090 for service. the contact filed a complaint with gmc #71-478219613, and was told to wait 48 hours for an agent to be assigned to the case. the contact noted that there was a recall on the 2000 monte carlo models for similar problems, and this vehicle should be included in the recall. *ak the consumer stated the failure maybe related to recall 04v0900000 updated 02/27/07. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Problem with no power which caused inoperative operation to the vehicle. (nar) *ph *cb | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 500 | 100 | |
| The lights on the inside and outside flickered while driving, the dealer stated nothing was wrong. ts *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 08/28/2007 | 84000 | 1 | |
| Security light, has been on several months, dealers ship says the computer will not let them find the problem, mean while nothing has been done, it refuses to start, i wait 10 minutes or so then it starts. *tr | |||
| 12/12/2002 | 30 | 07/05/2002 | |
| Passlock malfunctioning with low miles on vehicle not just the date below but many many times. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2005 | 35600 | 02/15/2002 | |
| Passlock theft-deterrent failure, 2002 chevrolet monte carlo, 35,600 miles. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/01/2005 | 36000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. while driving 55 mph, smoke appeared from the glove compartment and the engine burst into flames. a police report was filed and there were no injuries. the contact has gone back and forth with the manufacturer, but they have not inspected the vehicle. four years after the fire, the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 09v116000. the current and failure mileages were 36,000. | |||
| 11/24/2003 | 42000 | 2 | 12/29/2001 |
| The instrument panel had been lighting up certain components intermittently. while driving, the passenger and drivers side air bag deployed. the dealer had been contacted. please describe further. *jb air bags deployed twice. *la | |||
| 11/09/2003 | 45952 | 0 | 12/29/2001 |
| I own a 2002 chevy monte carlo. at the beginning of november 2003 the quages on the dash board (tachometor, speedometor, abs light, air bag light, check engine light ect.) would flash on & off and guages would sweep up and down. on november 9th i stop to get gas and shut the car off. when i got back in the car and turn it on the passanger side air bag deployed. on november 24th while i was driving the driver air bag deployed. i took the car both time to the dealer and was told by gm that they will not fix the air bags. about a year ago i bumped a car in front of me while stop in traffic and it made a 1 inch crack in my bumper the air bags did not deploy at that time. gm states the accident that happen a year ago is why the air bags deployed in november. they advised me to call my insurance company. i took the car to the insurance and they confirm that the air bag deployment was not cause by the accident. my insurance is working with me to get gm to take responsibilty for the defect. they advised me to also file a complaint with you. | |||