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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brakes Problems

Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 28 NHTSA brakes complaints and 0 brakes-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

Engine
52
Electrical
50
Brakes
28
Lights
28
Steering
20
Airbags
18
Other
9
Fuel System
9
Powertrain
6
Structure
6
Visibility
5
Speed Control
3
Suspension
3
Seat Belts
3

28

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Brakes Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2019SERVICE BRAKESTHE BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTED OUT CAR ONLY HAS 55,000 MILES IT IS SITTING OUTSIDE BUT ON BLACKTOP IN OU...
Jul 10, 2013SERVICE BRAKESHELLO I WAS TOLD I COULD COMPLAIN TO YOU AND POSSIBLY GET REFUNDED. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 76,9...
Nov 15, 2011SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ATTEMPTING A LE...
Aug 10, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2001-2002 GM MODELS, ABS SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING, RANDOMLY TURNING ON. HEARD MANY PROBLEMS ABOUT THIS,...
Apr 20, 2009SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMLOSS OF TRACTION CONTROL AND ANTI LOCK BRAKES IN MY CAR. MY VEHICLE HAS ALLOWED THESE SAFETY FEATUR...
Aug 14, 2008SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICON OUR 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO THE SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON. NOW THE BRAKES...
Sep 30, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHILE BRAKING FROM 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOU...
Sep 17, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICVEHICLE HAS HAD TO HAVE BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 5 TIMES IN 5 YEARS, AND TURNED 3 OTHER TIMES. DEALERS...
Sep 14, 2007SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICTRAC OFF AND ABS LIGHTS STAY ON AND THE MESSAGE CENTER SAYS SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM. WENT ON LINE A...
Jun 1, 2007PARKING BRAKETHE 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE HAS FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.. IT WAS COMPLETELY...
May 1, 2005SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESDT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN OPENING THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY OPEN. THE DOOR WI...
Oct 11, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBL...
Oct 1, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICDC: HIS BRAKES DO NOT WORK CORRECTLY. WHEN YOU STOP THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, THE PEDAL JERKS BACK AN...
Mar 17, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKES VEHICLE SHOOK HEAVILY. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPE...
Feb 22, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, AIRI HAVE A 2002 MONTE CARLO SS. WITHOUT WARNING THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. NOTIFIED DEALER AND THEY SAID W...
Jan 20, 2004SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2002 MONTE CARLO - AT 38000 MILES THIS WILL BE THE 2ND TIME THE BRAKE ROTORS ON THIS CAR NEED TO BE ...
Dec 2, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICI WAS TOLD TODAY THAT THE ROTORS HAVE TO BE TURNED AND THE BRAKES REPLACED..THIS IS NOW THE SECOND T...
Sep 29, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIRCAR PULSATES WHEN BRAKING. I TOOK CAR INTO REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD BEFORE INSPECTION THAT THEY HAD ...
Sep 3, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,TIRES,EQUIPMENTTHESE ISSUES LISTED BELOW ARE TROUBLES I HAVE HAD WITH MY 2002 MONTE CARLO BOUGHT VEHICLE NEW 4/15...
Jul 30, 2003SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICBAD ROTORS, THEY REPLACED PADS ONCE, TURNED ROTORS THE SECOND TIME , SAID IT WAS FINE THE THIRD TIME...

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