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 |
| 57 | 07/01/2003 | 10016463 | Performance of xm radio system with sunroof - poor xm signal reception with the sunroof fully opened. gm tech link. *tt | 09/13/2005 | |
| 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 | |
| 3043 | 01/01/2004 | 10009662 | Intermittent security lamp on. diagnositc trouble code b2958 or b2960 may or may not be present. *tt | 10/14/2004 | |
| 3089 | 3089B | 10009520 | Service engine soon light and reduced engine power with a diagnostic trouble code p1516. diagnostic trouble codes p0120, p0220, p1514, p1515, p1518 and p2135 may also be present. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 3074 | 01/01/2004 | 10009519 | Performance of xm radio system with sunroof fully open. *tt | 10/04/2004 | |
| 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 |
| 01382A | 11/18/2003 | 10004191 | Security indicator related concern - cars wanted until october 31. service vme. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| 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 - 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||
| 12/14/2012 | 1 | ||
| This car has a problem with the security system. it will either crank up, then quit running and not crank back, or it will shut off even while it is being driven. this is what happened on 12/14/12. i was on my way home after picking my daughter up from her grandmother's house when the car just shut off. i was approx. 15 minutes from home and called my wife to pick up the baby while i tried to get the car started back. after trying for another 15 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes trying to get the car to crank back up, the car finally cranked up and i was able to get it home. i was lucky that time, it was not during the busier times of the day, but what if i had my daughter with me and this happened on a major highway? i would not be able to replace the life of my little girl if it had happened on a major highway and resulted in a fatal collision. *tr | |||
| 12/14/2012 | |||
| This car has a problem with the security system. it will either crank up, then quit running and not crank back, or it will shut off even while it is being driven. this is what happened on 12/14/12. i was on my way home after picking my daughter up from her grandmother's house when the car just shut off. i was approx. 15 minutes from home and called my wife to pick up the baby while i tried to get the car started back. after trying for another 15 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes trying to get the car to crank back up, the car finally cranked up and i was able to get it home. i was lucky that time, it was not during the busier times of the day, but what if i had had my daughter with me and this happened on a major highway? i would not be able to replace the life of my little girl if it had happened on a major highway and resulted in a fatal collision. | |||
| 06/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. consumer writes in regards to pass lock system, ignition lock cylinder and ignition problems. *tgw | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 54778 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. the contact stated that the path lock security system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the failure was an electrical issue. the dealer replaced the bcm and non-oem modules. the repairs were performed at the contact | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Heater/ac blower motor operation is intermittent. may be covered under tsb #030603 nhtsa id 10001884. was informed by 2 chevy dealers that this is not a problem with this vehicle. got your service #'s from an auto question and answer article in my local paper. the writer has the same vehicle as the mine. and reports the same problems. | |||
| 03/05/2009 | 99000 | 1 | |
| 2003 chevy monte carlo. security displayed in message center. while driving at night my headlights flash on and off, my doors will not lock or unlock and trunk will not open using inside buttons or wireless remote. i have contacted several other people with same problem who have spent hundreds at chevy garages to fix this, with no resolve. i talked to a chevy mechanic who said they are seeing alot of these manufacture security defects and eventually my car will lock down and not run, so where is the recall to correct their issue. *tr | |||
| 03/15/2009 | 99000 | 1 | |
| The security light started flashing along with the head lights and dome light. now the light stays on,the doors wont lock or unlock, the trunk button don't work, and it only starts when it wants to. i have not done anything to fix it yet, but i heard gm has not either and i think this is crazy considering all of the people with the same kind of issue. 2003 monte carlo ssthey say it is around 500 to fix their mess that they pawned off on me. this is my first gm car and probably the last. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Chevrolet monte carlo z-34 1997, electrical problems and idling high. *bf the alternator was replaced, however the noise is still there. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2005 | 4 | 09/01/2003 | |
| The light that comes on when you open the passenger door (under the dash) stayed on with the door shut. the light bulb, burned the plastc around the wires and started the carpet on fire under the dashboard. my husband removed the light bulb and burned his fingers to put the glowing carpet out. then, my turn signals worked sometimes and then at other times did not. they eventually stopped working all together. i took the car for repairs and was told that a relay switch had gone out. next, some of the lights on the temperature control panel went out. not all of them. they replaced my radio because the buttons were peeling. the next day, half of the lights on the radio went out and then came back on. the dealer actually told me that sometimes a new radio's lights will not all kick on right away. this may take some time and if they go out again, i should bring the car back. are they kidding me? i can't believe they are telling me this. there is obviously a problem here.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| Foia addressed to cpsc request information re electrical malfunction the 2000-2003 chevrolet monte carlo ss, client darlene betts rec'd an arching electrical shock fm her 2003 chevrolet monte carlo ss, es database search provided records. (nar) *ph *cb *jb | |||
| 11/02/2003 | 13120 | 1 | 01/17/2003 |
| While on a trip, i left car sit for 1 week (approximately 7 days) in the garage of my house with no accessories plugged in, and the car would not start when i returned. the battery was completely drained and did not even have enough power left in it to even unlock the doors. took car to dealership and they found nothing wrong with the battery, charging system, or current draw when not running. this sort of thing should not happen to a car with an msrp of $30,000. *la | |||
| 100 | 20 | ||
| Vehicle continuously experienced an electrical system failure. as a result, there'was an electrical shut down which resulted in the engine dying/ steering wheel locking up, and loss of brake power.*ak | |||
| 06/25/2003 | 3300 | 1 | |
| Tail light failed. dealer stated there was an electrical problem. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 63000 | 1 | 10/01/2002 |
| There was no event leading up to this failure. the battery and charging system are operating as per spec. factory ac/delco battery supplied with new 2003 chevrolet spontaneously started leaking liquid acid from the casing surrounding the anode. the acid drained onto surrounding vehicle parts and ground. i removed the battery, cleaned the affected parts and installed a new battery. i retained the original defective battery for inspection. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | |||
| 10/30/2004 | 6000 | 1 | 10/14/2003 |
| After parking the vehicle for 4 hours or more consumer noticed smoke coming from the trunk. consumer and a neighbor extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. dealer/manufacturer were not notified.*ak | |||