Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 022703 | 02/27/2003 | 10001852 | Gap condition between the upper instrument panel (ip) pad to ip trim plate which may be objectionable to a customer. *tt *jb | 07/23/2003 | |
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| 702 | 02/01/2005 | 10016366 | Instrument panel (i/p) appearance. gm tech links. *tt | 09/09/2005 | |
| 09102002 | 09/10/2002 | 10009436 | Paint peeling off the console trim plate. *tt | 09/29/2004 | |
| 040849009 | 08/01/2004 | 040849009A | 10008688 | Paint peeling from center console upper trim plate. *mj this bulletin replaces previous bulletin number 04-08-49-009 dated 03/01/2004. *tt | 08/16/2004 |
| 030849018B | 10/01/2004 | 030849018A | 10004777 | Broken console or storage compartment lid latch. *tt updated *eh | 01/07/2004 |
| 01481 | 01/01/2004 | 01481A | 10004408 | Loud pop or snap noise from instrument panel (i/p) in hot ambient temperatures. *tt *mj | 12/05/2003 |
| 020861001A | 09/01/2003 | 020861001 | 10004286 | Clicking/creaking noise from front of vehicle. *tt | 12/01/2003 |
| 190702 | 07/19/2002 | 637302 | This message is in reference to a rattle noise coming from the center forward edge of the headliner. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| 020861001 | 04/01/2002 | 020861001B | 634525 | Some owners may comment about a clicking / creaking type noise coming from the front of the vehicle. *tt | 10/03/2002 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 08/10/2009 | 1 | ||
| I bought my 2002 monte carlo new,,,my complaint is my car is garage kept,,,i wash it ,,dry it,,keep it clean,,,,it's starting to rust,,,the tire fenders,,,the gas door. the paint is bubbling,,,this shouldn't be since garage kept,,in winter get salt off,,,summer also garage kept except if out and about,,,,chevy more or less says to bad,,,so sad,,,,we pay big bucks for these cars...what gives? *tr | |||
| 09/17/2009 | 167943 | 1 | |
| Car part recalled. got notice in july 09. car caught fire because of part in sep 09. 2002 monte carlo. i was told that the car's warranty had run out! part was just recalled this year. they just found out that the part is defective. denied claim. 9 mo old and 3 yr old in car when it caught fire on expressway. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | |||
| 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? | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 02/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2002 monte carlo .the problem with the car is that both doors passenger and driver door has damaged and bended both fenders. i have seen a lot of monte carlo cars like mine. with the doors bending the fenders it's hard to get in and out of my car and it also causes water to get in my doors every time it rains causing my speakers to not play right. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2003 | 7000 | 1 | |
| The entire vehicle under carriage failed, which resulted in the tie rod, and control arm bending at a 25 mph impact. *jb | |||
| When turning steering wheel it makes a loud snapping noise in the front suspension. dealer indicated front subframe making the noise, but so do several other cars of same make and model. no solution offered by manufacturer. owner has contacted new york's attorney general's office. *ak *mj | |||