2000 Pontiac Montana recalls and problems

The 2000 Pontiac Montana has 5 safety recalls and 228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Pontiac dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

228

Crashes / fires

14 / 4

Injuries / deaths

26 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Pontiac Montana vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Pontiac Montana recalls

Recall 04V-597: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Dec 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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 injured.

Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

Fix: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (Final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

Recall 01V-264: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Aug 21, 2001 · 248,737 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: 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 to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.

Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall 01V-067: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Reported Mar 8, 2001 · 477,011 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.

Risk: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

Fix: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

Recall 00V-228: Seat Belts

Reported Aug 7, 2000 · 156,305 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.

Recall 99V-268: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 29, 1999 · 235 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the permissible amount in a rollover test. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity."

Risk: In a vehicle rollover accident, if an ignition source is present, a fire could result.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicles to locate and replace those fuel tanks that could have inoperative rollover valves.

2000 Pontiac Montana problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	73
Structure	32
Electrical System	23
Air Bags	22
Visibility	21
Seat Belts	16
Power Train	16
Latches/Locks/Linkages	13
Fuel System, Gasoline	12
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	12
Steering	11
Exterior Lighting	10

Most reported parts

Structure › Body › Door — 25
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 15
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 10
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 10
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 10
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 9
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 8

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,684 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2000 Pontiac Montana complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Air Bags · at 35,000 miles · reported Dec 23, 2015

The contact owns a 2000 pontiac montana. The contact started the vehicle and the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Power Train · at 135,769 miles · reported Dec 18, 2015

Shifting out of park while engine not running without the brake being on/stepped on, which resulted in the van rolling in reverse, thankfully it was in the driveway when this happen, was able to put it back into park (Thank god).

Steering · at 150,000 miles · reported Mar 13, 2015

The contact owns a 2000 pontiac montana. The contact stated that when the vehicle was pulled into the driveway, there was a loud noise under the vehicle. In addition, the steering wheel became loose and the rear axle support bracket detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Engine · at 161,677 miles · reported Jan 17, 2015

I did not realize every owner of a pontiac montana all had same problems. Every owner. Here is one of the websites. Http://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/comment/3340529. The dealer sold me a pontiac montana. The second day I drove it, I ran out the gas because the gas gauge read full, but actually it was empty. I did not realize the gas gauge stops working until every owner had the same problem. Every owner had a condenser problem. Every owner. Which in turn makes the head gasket go. I AM a single parent and did not understand that numerous calls to gmc were made and no recalls has been done.…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 161,677 miles · reported Jan 17, 2015

This is a addon from the previous one I submitted just now. I want to point out. I was almost killed when I ran out of gas on the highway, because the gas gauge read incorrectly. When the engine become hot, it almost started a fire. I AM a single parent with a ten year old. Dealers are still selling these pontiac montana's. We do not know how many deaths it may have already caused. Or how many women and children were stranded, because the gas gauge reads incorrectly, it will say its full but it is actually empty. The condensers go, which cause a blown head gasket. I cannot afford to replace…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Montana: 04V-597 (latches/locks/linkages), 01V-264 (latches/locks/linkages), 01V-067 (latches/locks/linkages), 00V-228 (seat belts), 99V-268 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Pontiac Montana?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (73 reports), followed by structure (32). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,684 miles.

Are Pontiac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.