2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 26, 2015Fire risk1997–2004 Buick Regal, 2000–2004 Chevrolet Impala, 1998–1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
15V701000 · 1.0M units · General Motors LLC
- Jul 3, 2014Crash risk2000–2005 Chevrolet Impala, 1997–2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004–2005 Chevrolet Malibu Classic and 5 other models — Electrical System
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on July 3, 2014, that they are recalling 5,877,718 model year 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo, 1997-2003 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2005 Malibu Classic, 1999-2004 Oldsmobile Alero, 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1999-2005 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
14V400000 · 5.9M units · General Motors LLC
- Apr 8, 2009Fire risk1997–2003 Buick Regal, 2000–2003 Chevrolet Impala, 1998–1999 Chevrolet Lumina and 3 other models — 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 INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROPS OF ENGINE OIL MAY BE DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING.
09V116000 · 1.5M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Jul 15, 2003Safety2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac CTS, 2003 Chevrolet Express and 10 other models — Equipment
CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
03V250000 · 1.7M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 14, 2003Crash risk2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2003 Cadillac Deville, 2003 Chevrolet Impala and 5 other models — Air Bags
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 ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
03V051000 · 130 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 9, 2002Crash risk2002–2003 Buick Lesabre, 2002–2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2002–2003 Cadillac Deville and 10 other models — Air Bags
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.
02V222000 · 133K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.