2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Reliability

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LS Coupe (3.4L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Common problems on this vehicle are the failure of the Upper Intake Manifold Gaskets and Oil Pan Gasket (3.8L engines only). Failure of the Upper Intake Manifold and Gaskets allow engine coolant to leak into the cylinders. The cost to repair the Intake Manifold Gaskets is estimated at $421.00 for parts and $247.00 for labor. The cost to repair the Oil Pan Gasket is estimated at $46.00 for parts and $117.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Automatic Transmission Pass-Thru Connector. Failure of the the Transmission Pass-Thru Connector is identified in TSB # 02-07-30-022B. The cost to repair the Automatic Transmission Pass-Thru Connector is estimated at $10.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Steering Intermediate Shaft. The cost to repair the Steering Intermediate Shaft is estimated at $115.00 for parts and $59.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
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Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Identifix

	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
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Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Identifix

Reliability History for Chevrolet Monte Carlo by Identifix

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