2005 Pontiac Montana problems
The Pontiac Montana is a minivan that was sold by General Motors under the Pontiac brand for model years 1997 to 2009. Its badge-engineered variants were the Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile Silhouette in the first generation, and the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza in the second generation. Prior to the 1997 model year, it was known as the Pontiac Trans Sport.
In 1996 for the 1997 model year, the Trans Sport added the Montana moniker as part of an available trim package. This package proved so popular the line was renamed Montana in 1998 for the 1999 model year in the United States and 1999 for the 2000 model year in Canada. When the van was redesigned in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the name was changed to Montana SV6. It was discontinued after the 2006 model year in the United States because of slow sales, but continued to be sold in Canada and Mexico until 2009. Since their introduction, the Pontiac minivans were GM's most popular minivans among consumers in Canada.
The Doraville, Georgia assembly plant which produced the Montana and its siblings closed on September 26, 2008. Sales of the Montana SV6 continued for Canada and Mexico until 2009, a year before the Pontiac brand was discontinued in 2010.
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Common 2005 Pontiac Montana problems
The Pontiac Montana, produced between 1999 and 2009, is known to have several common problems, particularly in the 2001, 2002, and 2005 model years.
Another common problem with the 1999 to 2006 Pontiac Montana models is erratic shifting, which is caused by a faulty pressure control solenoid.
In addition, some 2005 Pontiac Montana owners have reported issues with the air-conditioning system, caused by leaking refrigerant in the minivan's cooling system. This problem can lead to the air-conditioning system not working at all.
The 2005 Pontiac Montana has also been known to experience power loss when overheating, which could be due to the engine going into limp-home mode to prevent further damage.
Lastly, the 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 has been reported to have issues with the power sliding doors, which may not stay closed or may intermittently sound the bell, even when the doors are closed. Dealers have been unable to solve this issue, leaving owners to seek alternative solutions.
In summary, the Pontiac Montana has several common problems, including intake manifold gasket failure, erratic shifting, air-conditioning issues, power loss during overheating, and power sliding door malfunctions. These issues can be costly to repair and may require professional assistance.
Is the Pontiac Montana a good vehicle?
These parts include the intake manifold, condenser, and tail lights. Overall, the Pontiac Montana is pretty reliable, and most owners report only a few minor bugs that they consider normal for a vehicle of its age.
When did they stop making Pontiac Montana?
The Pontiac Montana is a minivan that was sold by General Motors under the Pontiac brand for model years 1997 to 2009. Its badge-engineered variants were the Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile Silhouette in the first generation, and the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza in the second generation.
What kind of engine does a Pontiac Montana have?
The Pontiac Montana offers a V6 engine in 3.4, 3.5 or 3.9 L displacements depending on model year and trim package, with the higher-displacement sport packages delivering the most horsepower.
What replaced the Pontiac Montana?
The Pontiac minivans were General Motors' most popular minivans in Canada. The Doraville, Georgia assembly plant which produced the Montana closed on September 26, 2009. The Montana was replaced by GM's Lambda crossover SUVS . Strangely it wasn't replaced by a Pontiac version of the crossovers.
Is the Pontiac Montana a good vehicle?
These parts include the intake manifold, condenser, and tail lights. Overall, the Pontiac Montana is pretty reliable, and most owners report only a few minor bugs that they consider normal for a vehicle of its age.
Why is my Pontiac Montana overheating?
The most common reasons a Pontiac Montana is overheating are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.)
Is a 2005 Pontiac Montana all wheel drive?
All-wheel drive is available, a key feature for owners who battle wintry weather.
When did they stop making Pontiac Montana?
The Pontiac Montana is a minivan that was sold by General Motors under the Pontiac brand for model years 1997 to 2009. Its badge-engineered variants were the Chevrolet Venture and the Oldsmobile Silhouette in the first generation, and the Chevrolet Uplander, Saturn Relay, and Buick Terraza in the second generation.
2005 Pontiac Montana car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Montana problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Latches/locks/linkages problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Pontiac Montana vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Pontiac Montana
The NHTSA has received 81 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Pontiac Montana. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Pontiac Montana vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-19
- VIN: 1GMDV23E25D
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: When I start the engine & try to put in another it it nearly impossible. With engine on, it smells of gasoline! I'm afraid I will die from the fumes. Transmission only goes up to 20 mph. I know there is a gas leak and I want others to be notified before my family or someone else's family catch fire and burn to death! If I have to run the heater then it takes power from the engine/transmission and I can only go 10mph. When I am in on on the highway the van will shut off. It shut off out of nowhere and I almost lost my life that day!
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-04-08
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GMDV33E45D
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS FOR YEARS. ONE DAY I STARTED IT UP AND WAS SMOKING HEAVILY. NO EVIDENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. NO LOOSE OR BARE WIRES, NOTHING UNORDINARY GOING ON UNDER THE HOOD THAT COULD CAUSE THIS. NO SIGNS OF OPERATOR ERROR SO FORTH. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-03-11
- VIN: 1GMDV33L95D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND IS FLUCATING AND THE DASH READING IS SAYING THINGS. ITS ALL MESSED UP
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-08
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: WHEN IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 55-60 MILES AN HOUR MY VAN WILL SUDDENLY "GRAB" AND MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND SAY SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM> IT MAKES ME ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM 55-60 MILES AN HOUR- ITS SCARY! THIS HAS HAPPENED MOVING FAST, AND ALSO TURNING. MOST RECENT DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS TODAY 3/9/16
STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-15
- VIN: 1GMDV03L95D
- Components: STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: [XXX] IS IN CUSTODY AN HIS CAR IS ABOUNDED ON THE 200 BLOCK OF HOBART AN VINE ST THE VAN DO NOT HAVE ANY WINDOWS NO TAGS ON IT AN ALL FOUR OF THE TIRES ARE FLAT I NEED DRIVE HERE DOT COM TO COME REPO THIS CAR BECAUSE ERIC IS IN JAIL AND CAN NOT MAKE ANYMORE PAYMENTS ON THE CAR ALSO ERIC TOOK THE TRACKING DEVICE OFF THE 'INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-01-19
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE REAR SLIDING DOOR OPENED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-19
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION AND SHIFTED INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE VEHICLE UNATTENDED FOR FOUR MINUTES. WHEN THE CONTACT RETURNED, THE VEHICLE HAD CRASHED INTO A WALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 201,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-04-17
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GMDV33L85D
- Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT 30 MILES AN HOUR, SUDDENLY THE CAR IN FRONT MADE A SUDDEN STOP, I PRESSED THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY BUT THEY FAILED TO WORK (THEY GOT HARD WHEN I PUSHED THEM) I TRIED TO AVOID THE CRASH BUT IT WAS TOO LATE. AIR BAGS POPPED OUT INSTANTLY, THERE WAS NO INJURIES THAT OCCURRED. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-19
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE VEHICLE IS CONSTANTLY OVERHEATING. THE THERMOSTAT ON THE DASH JUMPS ERRATICALLY AND AS SOON AS YOU SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND POP THE HOOD YOU CAN PUT YOUR HAND ON THE ENGINE. THE ENGINE IS COOL TO THE TOUCH. CHANGED SEVERAL PARTS AND THERE IS NO LEAK. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-15
- VIN: 1GMDV33L55D
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEP TURNING ON AND STAYS ON AS YOU DRIVE THE VEHICLE, SOMETIMES IT JUST TURN OFF BY ITSELF AND TURN ON BACK AGAIN. *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-01
- VIN: 1GDMV33L85D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35MPH, THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR OPEN INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE DVD PLAYER TURNED ON BY ITS SELF AND WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN IT OFF IT WAS EXTREMELLY HOT TO THE TOUCH. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 23,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-19
- VIN: 1GMDV23E35D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE BY USING THE AUTOMATIC KEY FOB REMOTE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT COULD NOT OPEN THE DOORS AND BECAME LOCKED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MANIPULATED THE MANUAL DOOR LOCK SIX TIMES BEFORE THE DOOR OPENED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO GET ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER DRIVER IN ORDER TO CHARGE THE BATTERY TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 108,000. UPDATED 8/15/14*CN UPDATED 08/26/2014 *JS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-01-01
- VIN: 1GMDV33L65D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY ERRONEOUSLY RELEASED FROM THE IGNITION WHILE SHIFTING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-01
- VIN: 1GMDV33L85D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE ELECTRONIC SLIDING DOOR ERRONEOUSLY BECOME UNLOCKED AND SLID OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE TELEVISION MONITOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH AND A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT FROM THE MONITOR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE DEFECT. THE FUSE FOR THE MONITOR WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER, MAKING THE MONITOR INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND NO SOLUTION WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. UPDATED 05/28/14*LJ UPDATED 05/30/2014 *JS
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-29
- VIN: 1GMDV33L15D
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: CREAK,POP,CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE IS NOTICEABLE DURING SLOW PARKING LOT MANEUVERS, AND IS MOSTLY EVIDENT IN A COMPLETELY STOPPED CONDITION WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT. I SPEND MONEY TRYING TO GET MY CAR FIT, AND NO ONE COULD FIND WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-02
- VIN: 1GMDV03L75D
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REMOVING HIS SEAT BELT, HE SAW THAT THE SEAT BELT ATTACHMENT, WHICH WAS BOLTED TO THE VEHICLE, WAS DANGLING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE DEALER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO BRING IN THE VEHICLE FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 99,500. UPDATED 12/19/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRACKET NORMALLY BOLTS TO THE VEHICLE, WAS NOT NOTED .
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-07
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 10 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO GO INTO A TAIL SPIN. THE CONTACT WAS A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER AND THE PASSENGER SEAT FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE UPPER PART OF THE BODY AND BOTH WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR OBSERVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DESTROYED. THE POLICE WERE NOTIFIED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-12-12
- VIN: 1GMDV33L85D
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR WOULD INDEPENDENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY DUST ENTERING THE RAILS AND SWITCHES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. UPDATED 1/20/12 *CN
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-16
- VIN: 1GMDV33L55D
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-11
- VIN: 1GMDV23E05D
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT DISPLAY AN ACCURATE READING AFTER REFUELING AND WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 06/03/11 *BF UPDATED 09/19/11
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-13
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GMDV23E55D
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND CRASHED INTO A DEER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE HOOD, HEAD LIGHTS, FENDER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED EYE AND INJURIES TO THE LIPS. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A BROKEN FINGER AND WRIST AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A PUNCTURE WOUND TO THE FOREHEAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED AND THE TAIL LIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CRASH. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WOULD OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE SCENE OF THE CRASH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT AN INSPECTOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V417000 (AIR BAGS: FRONTAL) BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,900.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-14
- VIN: 1GMDX33L75D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
- Summary: SINCE PURCHASING NEARLY 2 YRS AGO FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS MINOR ISSUES AND SOME DANGEROUS PROBLEMS AS WELL. MY MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T FUNCTION PROPERLY. WE HAD THE VAN LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEMS WITH THE DOOR. THE SLIDER DOOR OPENS RANDOMLY, WON'T SHUT, OR JUST KEEPS OPENING AND SHUTTING FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON. WE'VE TRIED TURNING THE SWITCH OFF ON THE CONSOLE, WHICH FOR THE MOST PART KEEPS THE DOOR SHUT~ BUT THEN THAT DOOR IS UNUSABLE. NOW FOR THE MOST SERIOUS OF MY CONCERNS WITH THE CONSOLE SWITCH OFF, THE DOOR HAS ON OCCASION OPENED ON ITS OWN WHEN THE VAN IS GOING DOWN THE ROAD. ALSO, AT LEAST 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, THE DOOR HAS OPENED ON ITS OWN IN THE NIGHT AND STAYED OPEN~ CAUSING MY BATTERY TO BE DEAD IN THE MORNING. ANOTHER PROBLEM WE HAVE HAS IS THE ABS AND THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON RANDOMLY, WE HAD THE VAN SERVICED AND STILL IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE THOSE SYSTEMS ARE WORKING PROPERLY. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-15
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Summary: I HAVE ONLY 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA ENTERVAN FROM BRAUN, AND IT IS ABOUT TO GET ITS FIFTH FUEL TANK. TWO OTHER TANKS WERE DELIVERED BUT NOT INSTALLED BECAUSE THEY WERE DEFECTIVE. I ONCE MET A GUY WITH A VEHICLE LIKE MINE AND HE ALSO HAD A FUEL TANK LEAK. I BELIEVE THAT THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. WHILE THE POPULATION OF VEHICLES IS SMALL, THE HANDICAPPED PEOPLE IN THEM ARE MOST VULNERABLE. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IF THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP WILL NOT GO DOWN OR THERE'S A FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE RAMP. THE CONTACT WANTED TO FILE THE COMPLAINT THAT HE SENT VIA EMAIL. THE CURRENT MILES WERE 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. BL
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-14
- VIN: 1GMDV33L35D
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH THE REAR SLIDING DOOR OPENED AND THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK WAS ON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NOTICED ON SEVERAL OCCASION THE DOOR DIDN'T LOCK PROPERLY. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 110,131.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-29
- VIN: 1G5DV13E45D
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I HAVE A HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VAN MADE BY M.C. MOBILITY AND GM. MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENS ITSELF AND EXECUTES THE RAMP AT DIFFERENT TIMES. ONCE I WAS AT THE DRIVE THRU AND PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND IT OPENED THE DOOR AND EXECUTED THE RAMP. OTHER TIMES IT HAS OPENED AND CLOSED BY ITSELF. ONE TIME DURING AN OUTDOOR EVENT SOME FOLKS WATCHED MY CAR FOR ENTERTAINMENT FOR 4 HOURS AND DURING THAT TIME PERIOD IT OPENED AND CLOSED ITSELF 14 TIMES. WE HAVE HAD THE DOOR WORKED ON MANY TIMES AND IT IS WELL DOCUMENTED AND I WOULD BE HAPPY TO SHARE THE DOCUMENTATION. THE WHEELS ON MY DOOR HAVE BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE REPLACED MY CAR BATTERY AND THE BATTERIES OF BOTH KEY FOBS. RIGHT NOW IT HAS BEEN WORKING CORRECTLY FOR ABOUT 60 DAYS
2005 Pontiac Montana recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 7 recalls for different components of the 2005 Pontiac Montana.
- Manufacturer: BRAUN CORPORATION
- Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
- Summary: THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
- Consequence: A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.
- Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONSTM" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING IN THE HUB AREA.
- Consequence: A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
- Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
- Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' TO MEET THE STANDARD, THE VEHICLE MUST NOT MOVE FOR FIVE MINUTES WHEN STOPPED ON A STEEP HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL (N). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES FAILED THIS TEST.
- Consequence: WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIPPAGE AT EACH REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND REPLACE THE CALIPER IF LEVER SLIPPAGE IS IDENTIFIED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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. THIS WAS DISCOVERED IN A SIDE IMPACT TEST RUN BY GM, UNDER CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO NHTSA'S NEW CAR ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (NCAP) SIDE IMPACT TEST.
- Consequence: IF THE REAR LATCHES OF THE SEAT RELEASE EARLY IN A SEVERE SIDE IMPACT, THE FRONT OUTBOARD LATCH MAY DISENGAGE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT OF THE SEAT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SEAT LATCH RELEASE HANDLE AND INSTALL A BLACK PLASTIC CAP OVER THE EXPOSED METAL STUD TO ELIMINATE THE SIDE IMPACT SAFETY CONCERN FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SATURN AT 1-800-972-8876, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, AND PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Remedy: 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.
Negative 2005 Pontiac Montana car reviews
Positive 2005 Pontiac Montana car reviews
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Room and utility. I have been driving vans for many years and I must say, this is by far the best van on the market today. Keep up the great work, Pontiac!
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We recently traded in our Aztec for a Montana SV6 with a nicely equipped 1SB package. The standard OnStar feature not only adds value, but also helped lower my auto insurance premium as it is considered an anti-theft device. The optional rear parking assist, power sliding doors, and standard DVD player have made our 18-month-old happy and content. Although some may find the 200 horsepower lacking, I find it to be more than enough after driving the 185 hp Aztec for three years. While I do miss the heads-up display and fog lights from the Aztec, I am overall very happy with our purchase. Additionally, the body styling of the new Montana is much more appealing than the old one.
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It seems like more sound dampening material could have been used, and power seats would be a great addition as a standard feature.
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I had a 99 Montana and I absolutely loved it! However, when the lease was up, I made the mistake of trading it for a Rendezvous. Unfortunately, it was a long 3 years with that car. Thankfully, I've had my 2005 SV6 since March 1st and it's been wonderful. It rides better, handles better, and has fewer blind spots than the Buick. I'm so glad I came back to Pontiac!
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You've got yourself a very nice vehicle there! It's got a DVD player for the kids and plenty of room, which is always a plus. Not to mention, it has decent fuel economy and a great ride. The only downside is that the glove box is a little cheap, but other than that, it sounds like you made a great buy!
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Alvis Waters 2024-10-11
It's been a year since we got this van and we're still really happy with it. The leather has held up well, the DVD player is more popular than ever, and the AC blows like a January blizzard. However, we did experience a few minor issues in the past year, such as a powered door that stopped working, brake trouble (not serious), a loose trim piece covering the sliding doors' track, and a radio that switches stations without warning (only on one certain frequency... huh?). Thankfully, all of these were fixed quickly and cheerfully under warranty. While we're still satisfied with the van overall, we do wonder if these issues should have happened in the first place.
Johnson Fisher 2024-09-24
We have been loyal GM customers for 20 years, but we have recently experienced some issues with our vehicle. The automatic sliding doors have been opening while driving and won't latch, which is a serious safety concern. Despite our frustration, we have been working with the dealer and GM to resolve the issue. However, we have found that the fabric inside the car stains easily, despite multiple coats of Scotch-Guard. Additionally, we have noticed that the cruise control can cause the RPM's to red-line, which can be concerning. We hope that GM will take our concerns seriously and work with us to find a solution. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Jessy Douglas 2024-09-02
This vehicle has had some issues since the second day of purchase, and unfortunately, we have had to service it 14 times in the first year alone. The handling and acceleration have been poor, and we have experienced problems with the alignment and tires. Despite our efforts to trade it in for a better quality minivan, we have faced challenges due to its condition. However, we remain confident in our ability to find a solution to this situation.
Jennings Schroeder 2024-05-20
Although we initially loved the van, we have experienced several issues since purchasing it. Specifically, the transmission has been slipping when shifting from park to drive or when accelerating from a stop. Additionally, nearly all of the decals on the rear hatch have fallen off, and the battery has failed. Despite these setbacks, we are confident that we can address these issues and get the van back to its optimal condition. We are currently working to catch up on payments so that we can either sell or trade in the vehicle for a newer model.
Harvey Dietrich 2024-03-16
I recently purchased the new SV6 due to my expanding family. After looking at several options, I found that none of them, except for Ford/Mercury, offered the expanded features at a reasonable price. Although I appreciate the appearance and creature comforts of the SV6, and the driving experience is typical of a minivan, there are a few areas of concern. Unfortunately, my vehicle has been in the shop four times over the first three months for various reasons, including a faulty aligned door, replacement of a rear sliding door motor, replacement of a door handle, replacement of body molding, steering wheel casing replacement, windshield stripping replacement, and a dead battery. Additionally, the highway noise (wind) on this vehicle is quite noticeable. I would recommend paying extra for better quality.