Pontiac Montana recalls and problems
18 recalls and 752 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
18
Complaints
752
Crashes reported
52
Fires reported
13
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Pontiac Montana by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Montana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 Montana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 Montana | 2 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 Montana | 5 | 81 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 Montana | 3 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2003 Montana | 5 | 84 | 8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| 2002 Montana | 3 | 126 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Montana | 9 | 156 | 10 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 Montana | 5 | 228 | 14 | 4 | 26 | 2 |
Most reported Pontiac Montana problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 151 | |
| Electrical System | 100 | |
| Structure | 93 | |
| Power Train | 65 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 62 | |
| Air Bags | 61 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 54 | |
| Visibility | 52 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 51 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 |
All Pontiac Montana recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V-110 | Mar 19, 2010 | 2005–2008 | Suspension | The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. |
| 07V-349 | Aug 8, 2007 | 2001–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (Icv). |
| 06V-417 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2005 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. |
| 05V-552 | Dec 7, 2005 | 2006 | Equipment | Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-287 | Jun 20, 2005 | 2005 | Parking Brake | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-061 | Feb 18, 2005 | 2005 | Seats | On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. |
| 04V-597 | Dec 22, 2004 | 2000–2005 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be… |
| 04V-177 | Apr 8, 2004 | 2004 | Equipment | Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2001, 2003 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-051 | Feb 14, 2003 | 2003 | 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. |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | 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. |
| 01V-383 | Dec 13, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-264 | Aug 21, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april… |
| 01V-067 | Mar 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. |
| 01V-026 | Feb 1, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 99V-268 | Sep 29, 1999 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac Montana?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Pontiac Montana has the most reports (228). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Montana have?
NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls covering Pontiac Montana model years 2000–2008.
What are the most common Pontiac Montana problems?
Owners report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, structure problems most often.