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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems
Owners have filed 204 complaints about the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 24% of them — the clear leader, ahead of engine at 15.7%.
Complaints204
Crashes14
Fires24
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 24.0% · 49
Engine 15.7% · 32
Engine and engine cooling 12.3% · 25
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.8% · 22
Power train 6.4% · 13
Air bags 5.4% · 11
Exterior lighting 3.4% · 7
Visibility 2.9% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 14 describe a crash, 24 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 12 model years of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo in this data, 2003 sits 8th by complaint volume. 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 25 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 75,500 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The contact stated that the key was extremely difficult to turn to start the vehicle. The vehicle became unable to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect. Electrical system
The heater fan kept turning on and off and I had to have a new ignition switch put in . At times the fan would quit working while going down the road.Other times the fan would not turn on. The cruise light would blink when the heater fan was turned on and the cruise would quit while driving down the road.. I saw on the news last night where there was a recall. I've not recivedany info. Electrical system · reported at 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. While parked, the vehicle failed to start and the key remained in the off position. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Electrical system · reported at 130,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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