Three problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2001 Monte Carlo.
2001 chevy Monte Carlo ss has a problem with the driver side air bag. The consumer stated 1 month after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed the air bag was beginning to protrude out of the drivers seat. The dealer replaced the housing. However, in September 2008 the air bag light illuminated. The same repair was made to the vehicle when the consumer had a problem with the protruding air bag back in October of 2000. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued, however he was informed his vehicle identification number was not included.
The air bag light keeps coming on and off I am afraid that it is going to open up and make me wreck and maybe even kill me and my passage. The seat cover keeps ripping loose and you can see part of the air bag .
While driving the air bag light had come on intermittently and the air bag compartment appears warped due to the leather being separated from the compartment. The dealer replaced the side seat air bag retainer. The driver side seat belt had locked up, and the trim panel on the dash had fallen.