Three problems related to steering 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 while driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became loose. The contact stated that the steering wheel started to function abnormally. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 08e063000 (steering) and 09e005000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000.
I was driving (with my children in car) and the car just shut off. I had no power brakes or power steering. Luckily, one child was in drivers ed & knew to put car in neutral & we coasted to a stop. Once I calmed down, I drove my monte ss to the dealer and described what happened. The kept car for a week and insisted there was nothing wrong! I drive 1-3 hrs for work daily and I didn't trust the vehicle on interstate. I purchased another vehicle 6 days later but gave this car to my child for in town driving. I was never the wiser until I heard about the recall yesterday & it's description. The monte should be involved in recall too. I was preparing to purchase a new impala but now I believe gm is still not being honest about all the makes & models involved with ignition problems.
My 2002 chevy Monte Carlo ss has a clunking sound coming from the steering, I had this fixed 2 1/2 years ago and it has been happening again now for about 8 months. I was waiting for a recall but have heard nothing yet.