2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 22, 2016 · Lights · 115,000 miles · MD

Turn signals fail to work and headlights go off when you are driving on interstate or local roads. Sometimes the headlights will come back on in a few seconds, other times it takes as long as thirty seconds

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 Jun 5, 2014 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · AZ

Owned since new 2002 monte carlo. This vehicle is on the 3rd ignition switch. The latest just this year. Each time, it has effected a different part of the electrical system. The cruise control, the radio, the security system. There is an o-ring in the fuel line under the hood that was faulty, causing fuel to leak in the engine compartment. The power window regulator has been replace twice on the drivers door, once on the passenger door. There has been an antifreeze leak, causing the engine to overheat. The fan cooling assembly has been replace. The door window button has been replaced 5 times. The light bulb continued to burn out each time.the steering assembly column has been replaced, and continues to make a clunking sound. When it was recalled, they replaced it at the dealer and my high beam function has never worked since that repair. The catalytic converter went out right after the emissions warranty expired, within a few thousand miles. Current mileage is just over 120,000 miles. That is 40,000 miles per ignition switch. This ignition switch recall currently by gm should have included the monte carlo.

Filed Aug 22, 2011 · Electrical · MI

I just recently bought a 2002 monte carlo ss and I was driving home one night with my brights on at 55 MPH and all of a sudden my headlights went out and I could see nothing! I tried safely and quickly pull over on the shoulder to stop the car until I was able to see if I could make my headlights come back on so I could get home. I was able to turn my dims on and see where the road was. Since this ordeal happened I have noticed that the interior lights flicker on and off at random times and for no reason it has done in quite a few times and still continues to do it.

Filed May 4, 2011 · Electrical · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact stated the vehicle was experiencing a recurring failure which the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the radio and headlights would intermittently fail while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was experiencing an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 137,066.

Filed Oct 13, 2010 · Lights · IL

Head lights on my monte carlo 2002 there has always been something not right. When I bought the car one night when I was driving out the highway and all of a sudden the lights just go off scaring me to death. In a few seconds they came back on. I have had this do this to me several times I bought the car in 2003. Now on august 28th 2010 I had went to a friends house and later that night when I went to leave the lights didn't work at all unless I held the light switch on the column for bright or dim. So now that is the only way I have head lights now if I hold the switch on the steering column so I don't go to far at night. Don't have the money to fix them. There needs to be a recall on this I also know someone else that has a monte carlo and has the same problem but hers just goes off on her like mine use to.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Lights · 100,000 miles · OH

Headlights go completely out when switching to or from high and low beam. Returning switch to previous beam will generally make them start working again.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Lights · 80,000 miles · FL

Headlamps continue to fill with moisture and now water leaking in after every rainfall. Headlamps in danger of failing and lights obscured by vapor. Have removed, dried out, no cracks or seals broken but problem persists. Other complaints from gm owners with same problem have experienced complete electrical failure for same problem.

Filed Feb 15, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 180,000 miles · KY

On my way to work on my normal route before dawn, driving down a narrow curvy rural road rife with deer, I flicked on my high beams as usual. About 5 seconds later I lost all my headlights. Somehow safely pulled off road without falling into the ditch and turned off vehicle. After several minutes of turning lights on and off the fog lamps came on and I was able to make it back home very slowly. Spent $1000 getting a control module replaced. Had trouble with turn signals quitting randomly for 3 years, have to turn on emergency flashers in order to get them to work. Another $500 will fix the problem but since the car is only worth $1500 it doesn't seem worth it. This car is a piece of junk - 2 transmissions, numerous electrical problems, 5 steering shaft replacements...

Filed Feb 2, 2010 · Lights · 86,000 miles · OH

Turn signal switch that includes head lights. You flick you high beams on and when you try and switch to low your head lights go out. You much flick your turn signal repeatedly to get them back on. In the mean time you are swerving all over the road in a panic. How often does it happen almost every day.

Filed Jan 15, 2010 · Lights · 75,690 miles · IL

Headlight high/low switch on multi-function stalk fails and prevents switching from high to low beam, especially hard to switch from high to low. Dealer said entire stalk needs to be replaced and part along is over $300 not including labor. There have been times when headlights go out complete when switching between high and low beams. Many reports of this problem on internet with several gm models from about 2000-2003 model years.

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Lights · 50,000 miles · IL

When my wife or I attempt to turn on the high beams in a poorly lit area/region the lights shut off completely. We almost entirely lost where we were on the road and had to slow down and make an abrupt stop. After playing with the switch for a couple moments we finally got the high beams on. Now, a car comes from the other side we attempt to power off the high beams and switch back to low beams and the car stays stuck with high beams on and we are now blinding on coming traffic. Fortunately there was no accident involved, however, either event could have easily LED to an accident especially if it were to happen in adverse weather. Please advise as this should be a recall.