One problem related to engine clicking and tapping noises has 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud popping sound. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire from the engine compartment. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries and a fire report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.