Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 20 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.
20
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
08E063000
STEERING
DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BR...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2015 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, ... |
| May 28, 2012 | STEERING | I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN MAY AND SINCE THEN I BEEN HEARING THIS CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STE... |
| Aug 20, 2011 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING (WITH MY CHILDREN IN CAR) AND THE CAR JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD NO POWER BRAKES OR POWER ST... |
| Oct 10, 2009 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ON MY WAY TO WORK ON MY NORMAL ROUTE BEFORE DAWN, DRIVING DOWN A NARROW CURVY RURAL ROAD RIFE WITH D... |
| Mar 20, 2009 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | I OWN A LEMON OF A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO SS. NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT IT LAST YEAR. ... |
| Jun 25, 2008 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ABS AND TAC OFF LIGHT COME ON STAY ON AND SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM LIGHT COMES ON TOOK TO SHOP IF DI... |
| May 18, 2007 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE STEERIN... |
| Dec 21, 2006 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I OWN A 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 53,000 MILES ON IT WITH INTERMEDIATE SHAFT PROBLEMS AND INTAKE MA... |
| Jul 21, 2005 | STEERING | 2002 CHEV MONTE CARLO SS EXPERIENCED "POPPING" IN STEERING WHEEL AT 21,862 MILES AND AGAIN AT 45,299... |
| Jun 14, 2005 | STEERING | MY 2002 CHEVY MONTE CARLO SS HAS A CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING, I HAD THIS FIXED 2 1/2 Y... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | STEERING | A VERY UNNERVING CONDITION IS PRESENT IN OUR 2002 TAHOE. THERE IS A LOOSE/ UNSTABLE FEELING IN THE S... |
| Oct 12, 2004 | STEERING | THE TIE RODS WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE FRONT END TO SHIMMY. STEERING SHAFT CONNECTED TO... |
| Aug 20, 2004 | STEERING,EQUIPMENT | POP IN STEERING AND CLUNK WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED STEERING COLUMN, STEER... |
| Nov 18, 2003 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2002 MONTE CARLO : AT 29,000 MILES NEEDS ALL FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS RESURFACED DUE TO WARPING A... |
| Sep 16, 2003 | STEERING,EQUIPMENT | 2002 MONTE CARLO SS WITH STEERING SAFETY PROBLEMS STEERING COLUMN REPLACED FRONT END REPLACED STILL ... |
| Mar 15, 2003 | STEERING | NOTICED A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AT A VERY LOW MILEAGE (25000?) AND INQUIRED OF THE D... |
| May 16, 2002 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,TIRES | 2002 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO WITH ABS AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEMS AND CONCERNS**CC THE TRACTIO... |
| Jan 30, 2002 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | AT DRIVING THE SPEED OF 30 MILES PER HOUR, GOING AROUND A BEND, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE, I THEN LO... |
| Oct 26, 2001 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING | WE BOUGHT OUR ASTRO VAN IN 2001, IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ABOUT 22 OR 23 TIMES. MOST OF THEM MAJOR T... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | STEERING | I DROVE A NEW MONTE CARLO AND IT IS APPARENT THE STEERING EFFORT IS EXTREMELY HARD AND WILL RESULT I... |