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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags problems

20 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
20
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
65,000
crashes
7
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    8
  • Side/window
    1
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags problems in other years

199520002007

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 8

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported August 9, 2002 · 133,221 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 deployment.
Risk
Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.

Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details

What 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · KY

Abs light traction control light and air bag light are constantly on..,since ive owned it

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 28,000 miles · NV · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving at approximately 35 MPH and making a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed but the floormat became stuck under the pedal. The contact could not stop the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a boulder. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.

Filed Jan 12, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 156,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and half of the air bag was exposed on the passenger side when the vehicle was purchased. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · MD · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact was driving 29 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, legs and shoulder. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 03/05/14

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Airbags · 124,314 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. When the vehicle stopped the front air bags deployed. The manufacturer had an inspector come out to inspect the vehicle and confirmed that there was a faulty air bag system. The manufacturer stated that they would purchase the vehicle since repairing it was not an option. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,314.

Filed Apr 22, 2009 · Airbags · 28,000 miles · IL

My airbag light keeps coming on at times. This is the 3rd time that this has happened. Should this be recalled? Some cars like mine have been recalled for air bags but I was told mine wasn't.

Filed Oct 15, 2008 · Airbags · 128,000 miles · NC · crash · 2 injuries

Was in a collision which I was rearended then pushed into another vehicle and no air bags deployed.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Airbags · 79,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While the contact's spouse was backing the vehicle up, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. There were no injuries. There is a recall on the air bag, but not the deployment. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 90,407 and failure mileage was 79,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Airbags · 69,000 miles · VA · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 10 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The vehicle was equipped with side air bags and driver seat air bags. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The driver was wearing a seat belt and sustained chipped bones in her head, broken ribs, a broken pelvis, an injured back, and two strokes. The vehicle was towed and destroyed. The current and failure mileages were 69,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 10,000 miles · MI

Dt: the contact was under the impression that she purchased a brand new vehicle. She experienced several problems since the purchase of this vehicle. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership three times ,and no corrections have been made. The dealer discovered the rotors were bent, and brakes leak fluid. The vehicle stalled, and shook terribly. The air bags were fell out of the dashboard. The seat belts on the driver's side intermittently worked. The dealership insisted there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. She contacted the attorney general's office regarding the lemon laws. She attempted to get the dealership to take the vehicle back, but they will not offer any assistance. The vehicle was no longer under warranty even though it had only 10,000 miles on it at this time.

Questions about the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags

Does the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Chevrolet Monte Carlo have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Monte Carlo model years with the most airbags complaints are 2001 (26 complaints), 2002 (20 complaints) and 1997 (15 complaints).

Other 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo problems

Engine 68Electrical 55Brakes 37Lights 33Fuel system 18Steering 18Body 8Transmission 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 5Acceleration 4Seat belts 4Tires 4Suspension 3Locks 2Seats 2

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