Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Electrical problems - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Band Mom - July 31 - 10:00 am

  I have enjoyed this van EXCEPT for an ongoing electrical prroblem. I have had the van ffor 40,000 miles and I have had to have 3 electrical system repairs done. The cruise control keeps going out and then the brake lights go out. I am told that GM has a tangled mess of wiring in the stering column and it is a difficult repair to make and really get all the wires connected and keep them connected wwhile you put it back together.

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  Satisfying to own - 2003 Pontiac Montana
  By bigmowaukee - July 29 - 12:00 am

  Weve had a good ownership experience with our Montana. Its been quite reliable, with few major breakdowns in our eight years of ownership. While the vehicle isnt luxuriously equipped, it is comfortably appointed and feels luxurious in a Pontiacian sort of way. Haling the seats in and out is a pain...even worse than the Pontiac TransPort we had before it...but it has been one of the more satisfying cars Ive owned.

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  A Winner in my Book! - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Snowbird - July 22 - 4:36 pm

  I purchased this vehicle used and was delighted with it. Not only was the ride comfortable (2 trips to Florida from New Jersey in 2 years) but the fuel economy was great for a 6 cylinder engine (27 mpg on the FL trips). Plenty of room. My only complaints were the air conditioning (it rarely ever got cool enough) and the middle seat removal latches. Both were difficult to operate and one actually broke. Other than that, it was a great car. Seat belt restraints and air bag saved my life in a recent accident that totalled the vehicle.

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  Problems - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By mlk - July 17 - 2:26 pm

  Very pleased with the ride and handling. Problems with rear air, blows hot air even though it has been repaired several times. Low coolant level all the time, mechanic said I need to replace the vehicle soon becuase the coolant is leaking into the engine oil. Constant problems with the power sliding door - sticks open often, dont use it anymore. Great interior, still looks like new but cupholders broke soon after purchase- flimsy and ill placed. Driver side heated seats went out soon after warranty expired. Love the red lighted dash lighting. CD player gets very hot. Great with winter starting.

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  ? on transfer case & transmission - 2002 Pontiac Montana
  By Brenda Shumate - July 8 - 2:00 am

  New Car-heard a faint hum in engine when accelerating after having the van for 7 months,dealership found no reason for it. Within 1 year of owning the van, something broke in the transfer case which affected the transmission (could have been the hum we were hearing) Dealership replaced both. 7 months later, the same thing happened while driving, a popin engine area, then noise when leaving off the accelerator of some-thing broken in the transfer case. We currently are waiting for GM to replace the transfer case and transmission a second time.

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  GM -Generates Maintenance - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Worst Buy Ever! - July 6 - 10:23 am

  Worst vehicle I ever bought. Also have the revving problem. Coolant leaking into the cylinders for quite some time but just letting it go to squeeze the last few miles out of this. Electrical problems since new, hooking up to computer does not tell mechs what is wrong. Front windows both not working!Replaced steering, ignition,headlamp switch, fuel system (2 x). Replaced cup holders under warranty several times and now all broken. Do not close rear hatch with handle because I know it will break. Sliding door serviced 5 separate times. Replaces generator. Bought this for 30K. have spent another 5K. No wonder GM is having problems! Go spend time with Japanese to find out how to make cars!

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  Stylish but different - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Michael - July 2 - 3:46 pm

  great vehicle and really fun to drive.....had choice of the 4 gm vans....and pick the sv6.....the bold looking front end was the final selling point....plenty of room inside and comfortable ride.....bottom line.......one very happy customer.

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  Love my Montana! - 2003 Pontiac Montana
  By Montana - July 1 - 10:53 am

  I really enjoy driving our Montana. I can take the grandmas with us with ease as the auto sliding doors and captain seats are great for them. The grandkids really enjoy the DVD player! The all around use of our Montana has been a good experience. I only wish that the space between the drivers seats and the middle row captain seats was larger. Also, on the driver and front passenger seats could use 2 arm rests instead of the door extension. It is just not in the right place for long trip comfort. We had those on our other van and really enjoyed them.

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  Good job - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By JAEB - June 24 - 2:00 am

  This is our second Montana and were very happy. Its the family car driven by my wife, and it works perfectly for our needs. No reliability problems and a good feel of quality throughout. Not so happy about the depreciation, but ours is leased with a favorable residual so thats no problem for us. Dealer OK, but we really like the car

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  Un-reliable and Un-Safe! - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Zach - May 29 - 5:13 pm

  We loved the traction control, and the load leveling system at first. In Dec., everything went wrong! load leveling system stopped working in awkward stance and it was more up in the back then the front. dealer charged us $863.00 for that to be fixed. Then the headgasket went and the emergency brake failed when parked. After we got all of that fixed, an accident ouccured in January. We were on the NYS Thruway and we were going on a trip. Then we were hit in the back of the minivan by a SUV and then we slammed into the pick-up truck in front of the van and intruded into my wife and I and we were sent to the hospital, and my wife was in a coma for 4 months. Will never buy a GM again!