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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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2G1WX12K939••••••2003 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2003 Chevrolet MONTE CARLO build (7 vs 4).
7on this build
121on the model
31builds in total
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reportedEngine 3Electrical System 2Air Bags 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireJan 2016
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. While traveling on the highway at approximately 57 mph, the vehicle started smoking heavily and the contact pulled off the highway to a rest area. The fire department was called and the vehicle was towed to the contacts residence.…
Exterior LightingcrashNov 2004
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. While driving 40 mph with the headlights activated on auto, the interior and exterior lights failed to remain illuminated. The failure has been occurring since 2004. The vehicle was taken to the service center six times while still…
Electrical SystemMay 2017
When I get in the car at times and pout key in ignition, there is absolutely nothing. The electrical system is dead. I have to disconnect the negative on the battery for about 2 minutes to get it to work again. I also experience flashing dome light, brake light on, ignition bell…
Air BagsDec 2002
The vehicle's horn is unsafe, consumer has to apply excessive force to the horn for it to work. The dealership indicated that this problem is caused by the air bag. *nlm
EngineOct 2015
The contact owns a 2003 chevrolet monte carlo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2G1WX12K939314582 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.