14 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2002 Monte Carlo.
Started car and heard a loud boom and then smoke under the hood and intake cover and harness on fire.
The car's fuel gage stopped working. The car wouldn't turn over when I started it so I got a new battery since it said my old one was bad, but it's still not working. The security light is on and I don't understand why and if this is affecting it from turning on.
As the NHTSA is aware, gm has recently issued a third recall for leaking valve cover gaskets that have started fires in this same vehicle. By sheer coincidence on the same day that gm announced this third recall I paid my mechanic over $300. 00 to replace these valve cover gaskets and I want gm to reimburse me for this. It was posing a fire hazard and we transport our young grandchildren in this vehicle. I have repeatedly asked gm why I never received any recall notices relative to the leaking valve covers. They have not answered this question. I want gm to reimburse me for this repair.
When warm from a standing stop the transmission will shudder under hard acceleration . Also up shifts become erratic and very harsh.
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Consumer states vehicle will not start when the weather is hot weather, and should subject to a safety recall.
We have been having problems with our car starting. The battery has been replaced. We have disconnected then reconnected the battery, sometimes this works to start the car other times it does not. The power locks no longer work. One day the security light comes on, sometimes its not yesterday, we couldn't even get the car to start. Today, the car was running and the cluster gauges were not even working. We bought this car brand new out of the showroom. What a lemon it turned out to be. Sadly, it now sits in our driveway as it is not dependable to drive anywhere. There is a recall to replace the key rings, and an inset in the key slot or a cover on the key head instead gm should be recalling these models to replace the ignitions, since there are other people posting online about these same issues.
Driving on hyw 31 in mchenry IL 60050 ignition turned off with no warning. Lost all power steering brakes car stopped by rubbing into curb. Was nearly rear ended by a pick up truck which had no warning that I was suddenly stopping trying to maneuver of traffic. With the curb and no power I had no way to get off the road.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine compartment exploded and caught on fire. The contact sustained injuries to the achilles tendon after attempting to extinguish the fire. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The vehicle was being diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.
Went to start car one day. Turned key and heard loud pop. Rushed to lift good and top of motor on fire. Luckily had extinguisher right inside garage door and immediately extinguished. Plastic intake cover was blown apart in multiple pieces. After searching on the internet I found there have been many of this same incident, somewhere claiming that it comes from a faulty fuel shit of valve our something. If you notice with low miles, this car is barely driven and always babied.
I have a 2002 Monte Carlo ss I go out to start my car and it won't start for about 15 minutes. The security light comes on to. When I turn the key it does nothing my lights and everything work it just won't start. If there is anyway I could get help please let me know or let me know what I can do to fix this. Thank you!.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that after several attempts the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was driven for a short distance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the cam sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 75,000.
I started the car up and I heard a pop and saw a blue flame. After repairing the car costing $3240. 74 it once again caught another fire please help.
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 repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 57,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start unless the contact waited for ten minutes. The contact stated that the key was removed while the ignition was turned to the on position and the engine remained running. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.