2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 63 complaints for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 20% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 100,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 17
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 100,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 17 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, when the vehicle began to smoke both inside the vehicle and under the hood of the vehicle without warning. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road and exited the vehicle along with all the other occupants. A fire started under the hood of the vehicle. The contact attempted to put out the fire however, was unable to lift the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire.
2002 chevrolet monte carlo. Only has 59,000 miles. Car stalled in traffic. No crash/accident resulted. Intake gasket leaked anti-freeze into engine and oil lubrication system. The anti-freeze got into the ball bearings (as well as rest of engine) and caused corrosion damage and misfires. The engine threw a rod. The nearest chevrolet dealership says that the engine must be replaced, and will cost $5,000 dollars.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
- Electrical system 56 complaints
- Brakes 43 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints