2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine and engine cooling problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at any speed, the contact noticed a burning odor inside the vehicle caused by the emitting oil from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not…”
filed Jun 6, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the necessary recall repair part was unavailable. A remedy had not yet been determined for the recall. The contact stated that the…”
filed Mar 30, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Monte Carlo years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Monte Carlo | 6 | 5% |
| 2005 Monte Carlo | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Monte Carlo | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Monte Carlo | 25 | 16% |
| 2001 Monte Carlo | 48 | 17% |
| 2000 Monte Carlo | 42 | 18% |
| 1999 Monte Carlo | 31 | 25% |
| 1998 Monte Carlo | 14 | 14% |
| 1997 Monte Carlo | 30 | 18% |
| 1996 Monte Carlo | 39 | 25% |
| 1995 Monte Carlo | 19 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.