One problem related to starter has been reported for the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo based on all problems reported for the 2003 Monte Carlo.
When I get in the car at times and pout key in ignition, there is absolutely nothing. The electrical system is dead. I have to disconnect the negative on the battery for about 2 minutes to get it to work again. I also experience flashing dome light, brake light on, ignition bell ringing with nothing in it, also indicators on dash panel, security, battery, door open, low fuel, change oil soon, and they will not stop showing until I disconnect the battery again and set system. I put a compete new ignition in it, both the key part and the ignition block and I still have this problem. I was told by Chevrolet dealer that there is no way to bypass the security in this car because there is a chip in the starter that prevents this. When I get out of the car and press the lock on the key fob remote, the horn blows as an indicator that the car is locked, but I can walk over and open the doors every time. The lock system for the doors is not working electrically either. I am at odds as to what to do with this problem because before I spend money to fix it, I would like to know what is causing it first. All the dealers want at least $119. 00 just to diagnose the problem. And, I feel that if they want my service they could give me a break and then fix my problem. That would bring e back again and again. If you can, please help me here. The chevy dealer said gm doesn't even have a fix for this issue each and every time this has happened, the vehicle was stationary and not running initially. Ingersol Chevrolet says there are no recalls on the ignition system for my 2003 Monte Carlo ss 3800, 3. 8 vehicle.