Eight problems related to exterior lighting 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.
The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the head lamp lenses had been oxidized and that there was a film build up which affected the visibility of the low beams while the vehicle was in motion causing the lighting to be dim. The contact also stated that the key less entry function failed intermittently and that upon entering the vehicle, it would not start. The contact was able to utilize the owners manual to override the system by either disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable or resetting the computer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 2,400.
The power windows stopped working ,and then the security system wouldn't let me start the car. Also the car started running hot for no reason at all.
Head lights on my Monte Carlo 2002 there has always been something not right. When I bought the car one night when I was driving out the highway and all of a sudden the lights just go off scaring me to death. In a few seconds they came back on. I have had this do this to me several times I bought the car in 2003. Now on August 28th 2010 I had went to a friends house and later that night when I went to leave the lights didn't work at all unless I held the light switch on the column for bright or dim. So now that is the only way I have head lights now if I hold the switch on the steering column so I don't go to far at night. Don't have the money to fix them. There needs to be a recall on this I also know someone else that has a Monte Carlo and has the same problem but hers just goes off on her like mine use to.
When my wife or I attempt to turn on the high beams in a poorly lit area/region the lights shut off completely. We almost entirely lost where we were on the road and had to slow down and make an abrupt stop. After playing with the switch for a couple moments we finally got the high beams on. Now, a car comes from the other side we attempt to power off the high beams and switch back to low beams and the car stays stuck with high beams on and we are now blinding on coming traffic. Fortunately there was no accident involved, however, either event could have easily led to an accident especially if it were to happen in adverse weather. Please advise as this should be a recall.
Last night while driving locally both headlamps suddenly stopped working. The parking lights worked but I could not manually or automatically get the headlamps to work.
Headlamps continue to fill with moisture and now water leaking in after every rainfall. Headlamps in danger of failing and lights obscured by vapor. Have removed, dried out, no cracks or seals broken but problem persists. Other complaints from gm owners with same problem have experienced complete electrical failure for same problem.
Light switch and high beam is defective in steering column.
I to have a 2002 Monte Carlo ss,that when driving at night the lights,inside and out, flicker on and off. Other cars coming at me can also see this.