2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: won't start

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Fuel system · 96,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owned 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced at apple valley chevrolet (650 foxcroft ave, martinsburg, wv 25401) for a fuel control sensor replacement. The vehicle would not start after it was serviced at the dealer then caught on fire while the contact's husband was trying to start it up. The contact's husband was able to put out the fire with a hose. No police report was filed. The vehicle was still at the contact's residence. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed May 11, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · OH

The car's fuel gage stopped working. The car wouldn't turn over when I started it so I got a new battery since it said my old one was bad, but it's still not working. The security light is on and I don't understand why and if this is affecting it from turning on

Filed Nov 19, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 60,000 miles · IN

About october 10th, 2017 I was coming up on a traffic light and when I applied the brakes, the pedal would not go down. I was going about 45 MPH by the grace of god I was able to blast through an intersection and miss everyone, everything!. Rattled I guess I shut the car off when I regained my composer I started the car and everything was fine. I did not want to believe this happened! I thought I did something wrong maybe had my foot under the brake pedal or something. Have been driving the car since 2 weeks ago was stranded in a parking lot, would not start. Had the car towed home, tried to start it and started right up. Now service track light is on and anti lock brakes is on and service engine light is on sometime and the cruise light is on. Yesterday wife was driving the car and same thing no brakes, you could not push the pedal down it is as if there is something under the pedal it's that solid. My concern for my own safety as well as other monte carlo owners is most important. If either time we would have been on a expressway where we could not turn to a shoulder this would be catastrophic . Called the service manager where the car was purchased, also harbor chevy in michigan city, in and gates chevy in south bend, indiana, all said they have never heard of this before. Got on the internet and found similar posts in car complaints without any problem, seems odd gm does not know anything about this. For every ones own safety this should be a redundant system in older cars you would not lose all brakes. Could understand if you lost anti lock part but still could stop. This has to be a overlooked flaw in design and gm should be made to correct this before someone gets killed. If someones been killed by this how could they tell you that he lost his brakes? Thank you mike

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · MI

Issues with the bcm and passlock system. The car while on and driving will display security alongside the batt gauge quits working. If shut off car will not start, and light stay on. I have to disconnect the batt for some time. With the the auto lights sometimes come on during mid day with the sun shining. This is becoming a hassle. I'd rather purchase another car than go threw dealership hoops.

Filed Apr 28, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 2,400 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that the head lamp lenses had been oxidized and that there was a film build up which affected the visibility of the low beams while the vehicle was in motion causing the lighting to be dim. The contact also stated that the key less entry function failed intermittently and that upon entering the vehicle, it would not start. The contact was able to utilize the owners manual to override the system by either disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable or resetting the computer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 2,400.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Electrical · MD

Vehicle will not start intermittently after it has warmed up. Has had the bcm changed and reprogrammed, the fuel system checked and filter changed; the fuel system relays have all been changed , the passlock and ignition cylinder with keys have been changed, and yet the problem persist.(note: all parts were brand new and gm parts) being a person in a certain criteria I never know when I may need to leave short notice but do not have the luxury of relying on this vehicle for that part of my job to get me there.

Filed Jun 20, 2015 · 78,000 miles · IN

I recently purchased a used 2002 chevy monte carlo. However I have been having intermittent problems with the vehicle not starting.it has had the recalled ignition switch replaced but every once in a while the vehicle still doesn't start. I have done some investigating on the web and discovered it is a very common problem of many general motors makes between the 1999-2004 modal years.the vehicles vats system (vehicle anti theft system)will not allow the vehicle to start.when the vehicle doesn't start I have to wait 10minutes and low and behold it will start.this is a very common problem that is not only aggravating but could be potentially dangerous if the vehicle needs to be moved in an emergency situation.please make gm recall these vehicles! Sincerely [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 19, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, the vehicle did not start unless the contact waited for ten minutes. The contact stated that the key was removed while the ignition was turned to the on position and the engine remained running. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v400000 (electrical system) and received the recall repair. The contact stated the ignition failed several times before the notification was received. The contact mentioned that the key would not turn over to start the vehicle on numerous occasions before and after the recall repair as well as the vehicle stalled repeatedly. The dealer did not provide a remedy for the ignition switch failure and indicated that the contact may have the vehicle inpsected and diagnosed to determine the failure. The vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and was also going to further inspect the vehicle. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Dec 1, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · TX

2002 chevrolet monte carlo. Consumer states vehicle will not start when the weather is hot weather, and should subject to a safety recall.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 90,250 miles · TX

While backing out of the driveway the ABS lite came on with warning bells along with the service traction light and trac turned off. Later as I was driving on freeway with these lights on it began to make a grinding noise. I pulled onto the service road and the brakes failed to stop the car so I blew thru the stop sign and pulled into a lot. I turned the car off and let it sit a few minutes. When I restarted I was able to return home with all the lights on. Since then the brakes have been serviced, the tie rod ends replaced, a number of failed repair attempts and $2000 later, same problem. After every trip to the mechanic and 500 plus dollars the problem comes back in about a month. This car often will not start, dead as a door nail. By leaving the key in the ignition, turning it to on and not touching anything for ten minutes, it will reset and start right up. Replacing starter does not solve problem.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Electrical · 8,000 miles · KY

I have a 02 monte carlo that has a security fault light that pops up the car wont start wont even try to turn over I've looked up what it could be and while I was looking I've noticed that multiple makes and models have had same problem honda, but at least honda had enough decency to recall their mess ups. Multiple makes from chevy have this problem. I believe they need to recall this. I know of at least 6 cars around same year have this problem.