Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -21 City / 29 -32 HWY
Horsepower
180 -200
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle tammy k
That it mine an it not for sale. I have no place to get rid of it.
I just bought my car use several month ago and love it. It great on gas mileage and have had no problems since I've got it.
accountCircle Jason S
It is very reliable. I have had and regularly used this car for almost three years
It has very good gas mileage, getting about 450 miles on a full tank. The drive is very smooth and I have had minimal issues with it as a whole.
accountCircle Sally T
Jeff Gordon special edition.
Love this car! Power everything. Amazing gas mileage, 28 hwy. Oldie but goodie, still gets lots of comments and stares. The downside is they no longer make the raise letter tires that is part of the feature and I cannot get out of the garage with a repair bill under $1000.
accountCircle Toi B
It's a very good car and for its year gets good gas mileage.
Love the handling and smooth ride, the way it turns corners and how the engine sounds. Hate that It's a 2 door and hard to get in and out of back seats.
accountCircle Alexis P
Love my Monte from top to bottom
Lasts forever. Takes a beating and keeps on ticking. Just upkeep is the only tall problem. Easy to work on at home. Repairs atte decent priced along with parts. Engine runs like a champ. Easy to follow wires and hoses. I wouldn't trade out on for anything.
accountCircle James B
It is great for road trips.
What I like most about the car is that it kind of fast because it is a ss.. The thing I hate it is a two door and I am like 6'3 so I try not to have more than two people with me because I am to talk to have someone sitting behind me and I hate letting my sit up to like someone sit behind me.
accountCircle Soni C
Reliability and little to no actual significant repairs.
It has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. Bought it new and it is still going strong.
accountCircle Vanessa S
It's for sure a good, solid car.
Very solid vehicle. Fun to drive and not many issues with it. Sporty and sharp looking. Gets good gas mileage. There is not much of anything I don't like about my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kayla L
It drives really smooth. And is wide.
Its broken the engine is blown. And I loved it but came to me with to many problems.. Have put a lot of $ into it. It was fast.
accountCircle Travis M
My tint is literally 4% and you cannot see in it no matter what you do
My car is a 2003 chevy Monte Carlo 3.8 supercharged. It is all white with five percent tint on it. Overall nice car
accountCircle Barry P
New battery, plugs,wires, and tires. Great stereo. Car drives like new.
Very comfortable, great factory stereo and speakers. Very fast smooth ride. One of the best vehicles I've had. And it's pearl white with chrome rims and trim it's a head turner. It has had regular maintenance as far as oil and fluids kept up on and detailed every 3 months. New battery, plugs,wires and tires. It's an amazing vehicle. Excellent performance.
accountCircle Danielle S
Chevy, Monte Carlo 2003 maroon.
I have rusting on the frame, the car is too long, I had to replace the tires and engine, transmission and basically everything in the car lol. I had gotten a hole in my exhaust and had to replace that too. Tires lose air quickly, not great on gas. Rate 6/10.
accountCircle Stephanie W
The amount of space in the Monte Carlo is great and the smooth ride is also.
Minute Carlos can be a great car. They're extremely durable and have lasted my family a long time. I do have a few downsizes though. For one, it's not the best on gas. Secondly, it is a very large car and have extreme long doors. So it's hard to park near anyone without fear of hitting them with the door.
accountCircle Natasha C
My vehicle is a very sturdy , and has taken me long distances.
There is a engine oil leak , most of of wiring is messed up also , my blinkers don't work all of the time.
accountCircle Nancy C
I like for my car to be kept clean. I don't mind if you bring food or drink, but clean up after yourself!
What do I like? It's comfortable and American Made. What do I dislike? It's not new and I have a small payment.
accountCircle Jay B
It drives so smooth and takes a lot to dent it.
My car was the prime of its time. It is a 2003 and I have not had any mechanical issues with it besides the normal stuff ( tires, oil change, etc.). It is really roomy inside and it is a really heavy car so it drives so smooth. When you go over speed bumps, you do not really feel it.

Chevrolet Monte Carlo Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
LS
180 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats
car
SS
200 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner Reviews

4.06
48 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 42%
3 stars 23%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Jay D on April 1, 2021
It's a very nice 5 seater with smooth rides.
I love the style. I love the sunroof. I love the good gas mileage. I would like something a little newer, however.
accountCircle Nick O on February 8, 2021
That it is a hot commodity. Since it's not in production anymore.
It's a sporty and luxury car at the same time. It's fun to drive. My only dislike that it runs hot after long mileage and usage.

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has an average owner rating of 4.15 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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4.36
2
Tie
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4.3
6
car
4.06

Ranks #2 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a combined MPG of 32 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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33 MPG
2
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32 MPG
3
Tie
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30 MPG

Is The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A Good Car?

Excellent, great gas mileage, 24 city, 30 Hwy. comfortable ride. They shouldn't have stopped making them.
Dylan B.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

Now that it’s aging, I've had to do a lot of replacement work. Brake lines, gas lines, tires, power steering box, battery. I think that pretty well covers it. But no true engine troubles.
Jane A.

Is The 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo A Good Value?

The value is only a few thousand at this point, but certainly excellent value if it were more! If anything for the gas mileage alone.
Taylor G.

Safety & Reliability

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