Two problems related to steering column 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.
2002 chev Monte Carlo ss experienced "popping" in steering wheel at 21,862 miles and again at 45,299 miles. Both times dealer invoice insinuated that steering shaft was replaced. At 84,000 miles this happened again. Took back to dealer who told me that in fact they followed the gm service bulletins at the time and only lubed the steering shaft. A service bulletin from 8/1/04 said to replace, but this was after the second incident and no one called to let me know (and of course I was under the impression that the replacement had already occurred. ) the steering wheel felt very loose and unstable and I feel if left unchecked could have resulted in failure and accident.
2002 Monte Carlo ss with steering safety problems steering column replaced front end replaced still unsafe and in shop. Recall center shows no recalls for steering column dealer says there is and there have been reports of cracked frames but these are just what they called "tech bulletins from other dealer" there was also a recall on a coolant problem not listed. 1-160465811 chevy complaint number.