Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has 9 recalls, 157 complaints.
9
Recalls
157
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V400000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key ring...
15V701000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Pr...
09V116000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGU...
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...
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
03V250000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD R...
02V222000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYME...
03V051000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2023 | ENGINE | The service manager told me the Engine cover will be removed and NOT replaced. This downgrades the v... |
| Oct 30, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle stalls when starting. While driving vehicle may shut off when moving on highway if you are n... |
| May 15, 2021 | ENGINE | I had an engine fire. Complete loss of car. |
| Dec 7, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | OWNED SINCE 2007, NO RECALLS ACTIVE, OLDER RECALL REPLACED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT, HAVE SAME PR... |
| Apr 7, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | MY CAR IS A 2003 MONTE CARLO, IF I TRY TO USE THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS THEY MAKE A BUZZING SOUND AND... |
| Dec 5, 2018 | ENGINE | TAKATA RECALL. WELL I NOTICED IT DROPPING OIL ONTO THE ENGINE & INTAKE 12/5/2018 AND NOW IT SEEMS LI... |
| Jul 15, 2018 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROBLEMS WITH THE SUSPENSION, IGNITION SWITCH, TURN SIGNALS NOT WORKING, SECURITY SYSTEM NOT RESETT... |
| May 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CA... |
| Feb 5, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. AFTER THE VEHICLE RECEIVED AN OIL CHANGE, OIL WAS... |
| Jun 14, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND IDLED, ... |
| Jun 7, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, IT SHOOK. THE VEHIC... |
| May 2, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHEN I GET IN THE CAR AT TIMES AND POUT KEY IN IGNITION, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. THE ELECTRICAL... |
| Dec 30, 2016 | ENGINE | RECALL #15757. THE REMEDY IN PART SAYS "THE ENGINE'S PLASTIC 'BEAUTY' COVER AND PLASTIC OIL FILL TUB... |
| Oct 24, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | TORQUE CONVERTER FAILURE |
| Oct 21, 2016 | SUSPENSION | THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE CAR IS MAKING A NOISE AND IT IS WOBBLING ALL OVER. I REPLACED THE STRUTS... |
| Oct 3, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REMOVAL OF ENGINE PLASTIC "BEAUTY" COVER ... |
| Sep 30, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE CAR DONT WANT TO START UP BUT IN 5 MINS IT WILL START UP BUT NOW WHEN I TRY TO START THE CAR IT ... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS EXTREMELY DIF... |
| Jul 6, 2016 | AIR BAGS | I TOOK MY 2003 CHEVY MONTE CARLO INTO CIRCLE CHEVROLET IN SHREWSBURY, N.J. BECAUSE MY CAR'S AIR BAG ... |
| Jul 6, 2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI... |