Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My 6th new GM vehicle and my LAST - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By UGH - May 3 - 8:56 pm

  The transmission failed at 58,000 miles. Dealer wanted $5000 for repair. Asked GM for some financial help, they said NO and that I was Hot Roding the car for this to fail.At 62 years old my Hot rod days are long gone. At 75,000 miles the new Orange Anti Freeze coolant ate thru some gaskets. I got to dig out my wallet again.Over $1000 for this one. The fuel gauge has not worked for thousands of miles, the dealer can fix me up for under $800 by replacing something in the fuel tank. No thanks, I will just keep the tank full. The power windows fail periodically, but reset themselves, must be a heat thing. Fortunately the dealer only charges me $30 when I bring it in for repair estimates.

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  Never again - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Kevin Nadai - April 26 - 2:00 am

  From day one we had little bits of interior pieces break and/or fall off. Powertrain warranty only 36 months. Transmission destroyed itself at 42,000 miles. Very poor customer service and support. Even though Pontiac admitted the failure was "unusual" and NOT related to abuse or maintenance, it still took over six months to receive any compensation from Pontiac in the form of 60% of the cost of the repair.

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  Road Trip Okla. to Calif.Wyo.& Back - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Keith Cole - April 15 - 11:20 pm

  This vehicle was loaded w/4passangers a top carrier w/luggage fought lots of wind maintained better than 29 mpg.great little Vehicle.

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  just okay - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By gmcman97 - February 6 - 8:32 pm

  had a lot of problems for the first 3 years some were fixed before warranty ran out had to threaten to sue for after warranty problems but settled out of court for extended warranty (7 yrs. 84,000 miles) have not had anything serious go wrong since it became completely out of warranty the usual tire wear, battery, water pump, alternator etc.

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  good montana - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By ron - January 30 - 6:23 am

  My montana has been very reliable since my original purchase,new.The most major problems were, replacing the steering box , and replacing the rear air shocks. Its been a good vehicle.

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  why buy a lemon? - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By montanajoke - January 22 - 3:00 pm

  I would not give anyone a plug nickle for one of these albatros of a "truck" Funny, they clasify this as a truck, and nothing is farther from the truth.GM should be ashamed for offering such a poor excuse for a minivan, and I am not surprised there is a lawsuit regarding the lower intake gasket. If they had any sack they would pony up and refund everyone $1000, which would be about 8 out of 10 owners, and they knew of the problem for years. The resale value is laughable. I have had 3 intake gaskets done and is leaking again. I would not advise my worst enemy to buy this boat anchor. Not too mention the small but numerous problems that have plauged our van from day one.

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  comfortable-fuel /elect/eng. probs. - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By poundcake - January 20 - 10:00 am

  I love the extended cab-the interior is comfortable...but alot of electrical problems ,a faulty fuel system and now a costly leaking gasket......

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  Should Come With 10 Year Warranty - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Dave - January 2 - 7:40 am

  Roomy interior, comfortable seating and reasonably economic to operate (17 mpg city/24 mpg hwy). Now for the rest of the story. Have had to replace the intake gaskets twice (once under warranty and once out of my pocket) in less than 50K miles. Handles like a Hippo on roller skates. Worst headlights of any car Ive ever driven. A/C is week. GM must have bought the interior materials on closeout from Big Lots. Will likely NEVER buy another GM product. Should have paid the extra $ and bought the Toyota Sienna. Wife no longer trusts it enough to take it out of town.

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  Indifferent - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Bryan Wisconsin - November 19 - 10:00 am

  First of all, we like it because of the distinctive styling. Everyone we know has a Caravan and we wanted to be different. The Caravans were nice and truly Chrysler did "think of everything". However, the power of the Montana is much better. Highway speeds are very manageable and comfortable. My biggest problem is the workmanship. Sunglass Holder, Cig Lighter compartment, etc. Also, tires have 37K miles and they need to be replaced. They are cupped. Ill be happy when I have new ones. It has been in the shop several times. Thank goodness that Gustman in Kaukauna is such a good dealer.

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  not that bad - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By not that bad - October 22 - 2:20 pm

  Yes, this van and the other two from GM have had problems, but how many folks have heard of PREVENTATIVE maintenance? Our van has been very reliable, except for the intake gaskets that I had to replace. Otherwise, at 100k it still runs and rides pretty good. Love the room, and we use this as our truck at times as well. I do wish they had better resale. Mine is 100% mechanically, and still worth peanuts. Power sliding door needs to be reset from time to time, but other than normal care, it has been a good van