Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 3477 | 10014875 | Tech 2 displays asterisk for the left front wheel speed sensor. *tt | 05/11/2005 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 040523002 | 08/01/2005 | 040523002A | 10012633 | Brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish specification correction. *tt | 03/09/2005 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 3500 | 10019284 | Abs light on and possible diagnostic trouble codes. *ak | 02/23/2006 | ||
| 3500 | 10017271 | Abs light coming on and codes c1225, c1226, c1232, c1233, c1276 and/or c1277 are found in the ebcm. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 030525008 | 10/01/2003 | 10004719 | Intermittent/constant anti-lock braking system (abs) malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated. *tt | 01/02/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 04082004 | 04/08/2004 | 10009210 | The current brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinish, or minimum thickness specification, found in the past service manual applications are incorrect. please use correct information as follows. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 02019 | 05/01/2002 | 634236 | Customer satisfaction program bulletin regarding vehicles with brake booster containing certain internal parts that are not to specification. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
| 02019 | 05/06/2002 | 634242 | Customer satisfaction program regarding brake booster power piston. *tt | 09/28/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 02/22/2004 | 46000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 monte carlo ss. without warning the abs light came on. notified dealer and they said was ok to drive until they could look at it. turned out to be a sensor as they thought. the problem was fixed but at significant cost. gm has designed the sensor such that it is part of the hub, so the whole thing had to be replaced. instead of $200 i had to pay $775. at 46000 miles i would not expect this. i have had other vehicles with abs with over 100000 miles and never had the first problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 39900 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving a lot of service work from the brake systems on the newer monte carlos with the 6th generation body style. upon inspection, it was determined as discussed prior to inspection that the front rotors were warped and the rear rotors are rust pitted. they also reported that the rear caliper was leaking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 39900 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving a lot of service work from the brake systems on the newer monte carlos with the 6th generation body style. upon inspection, it was determined as discussed prior to inspection that the front rotors were warped and the rear rotors are rust pitted. they also reported that the rear caliper was leaking. | |||
| 08/31/2002 | |||
| When vehicle brakes are applied they will pulsate. dealership replace and turned brake rotors. please provide more details. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | |||
| 03/20/2009 | 70000 | 1 | |
| I own a lemon of a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo ss. nothing but problems since i bought it last year. steering column problems, cost $200.00 to fix, catalytic converter replaced, covered by warranty thank god. today it is in the shop again for leaky gasket and wheel bearing/ hub replacement which is costing another $500.00. this was bad because the abs breaks didn't always work which was scary since i wondered when they were going to give out totally and i would be in an accident. the transmission solenoid also needed to be replaced which cost us another $700.00. is there any help for us? i wonder what will be next with this car, it is a nice looking car, but it sucks mechanically!! please help! any suggestions? *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 90000 | 1 | |
| 2001-2002 gm models, abs system malfunctioning, randomly turning on. heard many problems about this, needs to be fixed. *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 | |||
| 08/14/2008 | 90000 | 1 | |
| On our 2002 chevrolet monte carlo the service traction system and abs light comes on. now the brakes occasionally feel like they are trying to lock up when coming to a stop. a mechanic said it was about $1500.00 to repair but it would be fine without repair. now we are not so sure. others have said that even dealerships don't know how to fix the problem. changing the brake pads and rotors works for a very short time then the lights come back on. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2008 | 51000 | 1 | |
| Abs and tac off light come on stay on and service traction system light comes on took to shop if didn't fix (meaning i have no antilock brakes and they thing its the abs motor pump think) i wont be able to get a inspection sticker and they said it will cost 1600 to fix and went on web and seen many hundreds of 2002 monte owners are having the same problem. *tr | |||
| 09/30/2007 | 62000 | 1 | 03/24/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. while braking from 40 mph, the vehicle made a loud clicking noise. the vehicle was difficult to brake and the pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection and the tires were rotated and the brakes were inspected, however, the failure continued. the dealer stated that her vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 04v287000 (service brakes, hydraulic). the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 64,000 and failure mileage was 62,000. | |||
| 12/02/2003 | 31000 | 5 | 11/22/2001 |
| I was told today that the rotors have to be turned and the brakes replaced..this is now the second time this has been done...one time it was done on a in shop repair order, not sent to gm when i questioned why it was not being sent to gm i was told if they send it to gm then i have to pay for the brake job. there have been several other in house repairs corrections made. when i inquired to the general manager he said that's the way it is done so they get their money. *nlm | |||
| 05/14/2003 | 11200 | 2 | 02/10/2002 |
| Monte carlo ss 2002. car under 12000 miles needed new brake pads, and rotors resurfaced. previously had malibu 2000 that was bought back by dealer after 2 years of rotor and brake problems that caused 2 crashes. when is somebody going to look at the design of equipment in these vehicles to see there is a defect. dealership even admitted to flaw. *nlm | |||
| 15000 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the front end of the vehicle vibrated extremely hard. *jb | |||
| 15000 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes were applied, the front of the vehicle vibrated extremely hard. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/16/2002 | 4 | ||
| 2002 chevrolet monte carlo with abs and service engine light problems and concerns**cc the traction light illuminated as well. the transmission was replaced 2 months after the consumer purchased the vehicle, because the vehicle wouldn't go into 3rd gear. the steering shaft was lubricated. the consumer was informed that the ebcm needed to be replaced and without the replacement, the abs would not work so the traction control and abs light would remain on. the water pump and intake gasket was replaced due them leaking. the fuel injector was replaced due to it being stuck open. the tire pressure monitoring light illuminated, the dealer sealed the rear wheels. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 2 | 08/20/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact stated when opening the driver's side door the door will not stay open. the door will close unless he holds it open. the vehicle has been to the dealer, and they replaced the door stop. the replacement of the part did not repair the problem. also, the contact was having problems with the brakes. while pressing on the brakes he could feel some type movement in the brake pedal. this only happened when backing the vehicle out of the driveway. the driveway is on a slope position. the dealer indicated the braking problem was normal . *ak the dealer stated the rotors were out of round. updated 01/25/06. *jb | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Abs warning light illuminated while vehicle was running. dealership informed consumer that the problem pertained to a traction control failure. the problem was not resolved. *ak *tc | |||
| 01/30/2002 | 1 | ||
| At driving the speed of 30 miles per hour, going around a bend, there was a popping noise, i then lost control of the steering and had no brakes. trying to steer the car left around the bend the car proceeded to go straight. causing the car to go up the driveway apron through a yard lodging the car into a shrub ,stopping 5 inches from going into a garge. i had the car towed to metro chevrolet, was contacted by dealer saying it sounded like a mechanical error. again contacted by the service department, the next day saying the car was driven over a curb, or hit something. i explained the car went through the driveway apron, did not hit curb, and resting on a shrub will not cause the damage that it substained. dealer refused to take responibility. i proceeded to take pitcures of the sceen of the accident, showing the path of the car. the driver side went over the curb, the passenger side went over the apron of the drive. all the damage was done to the passenger side of the car. i try to explain to them that something broke before contact was made with the curb. i am reporting this problem for the safety of my family, and anyone else who may have the same problem before it gets to the point of an accident for someone else. at this time my insurance is paying for the repairs, i am trying to get the dealership to honor the claim for the malfunction. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 09/14/2007 | 82000 | 20 | 08/16/2002 |
| Trac off and abs lights stay on and the message center says service traction system. went on line and noticed that a lot of people are experiencing the same problem. they have tried to get the problem fixed without success. could be a potential safety issue. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 05/28/2002 | 10000 | 5 | 05/28/2002 |
| Dt: the contact was under the impression that she purchased a brand new vehicle. she experienced several problems since the purchase of this vehicle. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership three times ,and no corrections have been made. the dealer discovered the rotors were bent, and brakes leak fluid. the vehicle stalled, and shook terribly. the air bags were fell out of the dashboard. the seat belts on the driver's side intermittently worked. the dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. she contacted the attorney general's office regarding the lemon laws. she attempted to get the dealership to take the vehicle back, but they will not offer any assistance. the vehicle was no longer under warranty even though it had only 10,000 miles on it at this time. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 39900 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving a lot of service work from the brake systems on the newer monte carlos with the 6th generation body style. upon inspection, it was determined as discussed prior to inspection that the front rotors were warped and the rear rotors are rust pitted. they also reported that the rear caliper was leaking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 3000 | 4 | 02/28/2002 |
| Bad rotors, they replaced pads once, turned rotors the second time , said it was fine the third time and said i needed my tires rotated and now the fourth time replaced front rotors and stiil same vibrations when braking, feels like the wheels are gonna fall off. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 09/17/2007 | 18000 | 8 | 02/14/2002 |
| Vehicle has had to have brake rotors replaced 5 times in 5 years, and turned 3 other times. dealership and private mechanic have said repeatedly that they see a lot of this and that it is a factory problem, but no one seems to know what the problem is or how to fix it other than 300-400 at a time. *tr | |||
| 05/28/2002 | 10000 | 5 | 05/28/2002 |
| Dt: the contact was under the impression that she purchased a brand new vehicle. she experienced several problems since the purchase of this vehicle. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership three times ,and no corrections have been made. the dealer discovered the rotors were bent, and brakes leak fluid. the vehicle stalled, and shook terribly. the air bags were fell out of the dashboard. the seat belts on the driver's side intermittently worked. the dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. she contacted the attorney general's office regarding the lemon laws. she attempted to get the dealership to take the vehicle back, but they will not offer any assistance. the vehicle was no longer under warranty even though it had only 10,000 miles on it at this time. *ak | |||
| 05/01/2005 | 2 | 08/20/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact stated when opening the driver's side door the door will not stay open. the door will close unless he holds it open. the vehicle has been to the dealer, and they replaced the door stop. the replacement of the part did not repair the problem. also, the contact was having problems with the brakes. while pressing on the brakes he could feel some type movement in the brake pedal. this only happened when backing the vehicle out of the driveway. the driveway is on a slope position. the dealer indicated the braking problem was normal . *ak the dealer stated the rotors were out of round. updated 01/25/06. *jb | |||
| 09/19/2002 | 11000 | 4 | 12/17/2001 |
| Dt: since buying the vehicle the consumer had a problem with the rotors. they have been replaced twice. while braking the rotors caused the steering wheel to shake violently. took vehicle to the dealer for a third time yesterday. the dealer said this was an issue with the lamination on the rotors. the consumer did not have rotors replaced because he was afraid he would be charged for the repair as well the dealer placing the same type of rotors that have been rusting in the past. the mechanic noted air bubbles in the casting in the rotors which the caused the rusting. *ak when the vehicle was driven at speeds of 60 mph or even 30 mph, the consumer noticed pulsation in the brake pedal, however, when approaching exit ramps and when more pressure was applied to the pedal, a more severe pulsation would cause the steering wheel to vibrate violently. other problems: the driver's window switch was inoperative and the front brakes would grind when stopping due to rotor problem. *sc *jb | |||
| 03/17/2004 | 5000 | 2 | |
| When pressing on the brakes vehicle shook heavily. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotors wore out prematurely. rotors had been replaced at 5,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 13000 | 2 | 06/22/2002 |
| 2002 monte carlo ss started: at about 13000 miles started vibrating when braking. took it in to the dealership at about 15000 miles and they said the rotors needed to be turned. i paid for that to be done. at about 28,000 again started vibrating while braking. took it to a brake specialist and he said the rotors needed replacing. called the dealership and they said they could not pay for this to be done (not in warranty coverage) so we had the outside specialist put on rotors with a 50,000 mile warranty. i see many other folks have this same problem. why does gm not cover this? i thought when i bought a new vehicle i wouldn't have to sink more money into repairs until after the 36,000 warranty was up. hope gm straightens this out. i was looking at a used 2001 grand am for my daughter but i see there are many of the same complaints on that vehicle. guess my life long relationship with gm vehicles is becoming questionable? hope gm gets this straightened out before they loose other devoted gm folks. *ak | |||
| 01/20/2004 | 2 | 02/01/2002 | |
| 2002 monte carlo - at 38000 miles this will be the 2nd time the brake rotors on this car need to be repaired. the front end vibrates when applying brakes at any speed. gm service dealer advised me to wait until the pads were worn this time before repairing rotors?????? the customer service representative i talked to suggested taking the car to a different dealership for a 2nd opinion????? it is unacceptable that a high perfomance car would have such a defect or design problem. *ak | |||
| 11/18/2003 | 29000 | 1 | 03/01/2003 |
| 2002 monte carlo : at 29,000 miles needs all front and rear brake rotors resurfaced due to warping and new brake pads. this was described to us as normal and not covered under any warranties. vehicle is driven majority of time on the interstate highway where brakes are not needed much. in addition, when turning a noise was heard/felt in steering wheel. g.m. dealer service center had to replace inner steering shaft in steering column? (their description) this was repair under warranty. *la | |||
| 29000 | 1 | ||
| When the brakes are applied vehicle involuntarily changes lanes. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the rotors. however, problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 09/29/2003 | 39900 | 04/01/2002 | |
| Car pulsates when braking. i took car into repair shop and was told before inspection that they had been receiving a lot of service work from the brake systems on the newer monte carlos with the 6th generation body style. upon inspection, it was determined as discussed prior to inspection that the front rotors were warped and the rear rotors are rust pitted. they also reported that the rear caliper was leaking. | |||
| 09/03/2003 | 7 | 04/15/2002 | |
| These issues listed below are troubles i have had with my 2002 monte carlo bought vehicle new 4/15/02 and 21/02, front bumper paint began to peel. bumper repainted./5/02 rear speakers begin to crackle and quit working. replaced./30/03 took vehicle to chevrolet garage due to vehicle pulsating when stopping and the car having trouble starting. front and rear rotors found warped and resurfaced. cars fuel pressure regulator found to be leaking down and was replaced. 8/21/03 car pulsating again when stopping. returned vechicle to chevy garage. found rear rotors rusted again and replaced rear rotors. was told tires were cupping in rear. rotated tires on 8/22/03 and found score mark on rear drivers side rotor. 8/22/03 returned vehicle to chevy garage showed service manager the defect and was told the part would not be replaced at this time eevn though rotor was scored. s.mgr stated this was normal condition due to brake pad metallic lining. 8/24/03 contacted gm customer service about issue. asked to have new rotors and brakes put on vehicle. response was gm is aware of issues with our brakes and rotors, but if there is no defect the part would not be replaced. i restated about the score mark on the new rotor and was told sorry nothing they could do at this point. 9/2/03 while oil was being changed two bolts where noticed missing from the transmission pan. will be serviced on 9/4/03 repair pending. 9/3/03 vehicle having trouble starting again. engine hesitates for 10-20 sec. will be addressed on 9/4/03 this vehicle only has 24,000 miles on it. i need new brake pads and new rotors due to defects in parts. vehicle has 7yr/100,000 mile warranty. do i have a lemon? | |||
| 07/30/2003 | 3000 | 4 | 02/28/2002 |
| Bad rotors, they replaced pads once, turned rotors the second time , said it was fine the third time and said i needed my tires rotated and now the fourth time replaced front rotors and stiil same vibrations when braking, feels like the wheels are gonna fall off. *ak | |||
| While driving at any speed and when applying brakes front end will vibrate violently. dealer has been notified. mechanic indicated rotors needed to be replaced or turned. vehicle has only been driven a couple thousand miles.*ak | |||