Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  not as happy as I thought - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By momsryde - May 20 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned my Montana for 2 years - bought it as a pre-owned (rental) w/28K on it. I have mixed feelings on the van. Have had a few service trips for minor inconveniences. Never knew about the LONG list of recalls and problems until I searched online. Wind noise is terrible. Drivers side sliding door has had problems. My cheap rear hatch handle fell off b/4 40k miles, proof that duck tape doesnt cure all. Definitely the best looking "mom- mobile" out there, but not the best quality.

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  A piece of Junk - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Dont buy GM - May 13 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle has had 4 repairs on the sliding door, 4 fuel injectors replaced. 4 repairs on the Air Conditioner, many other single repairs to mention. My wife is about to shoot this thing...do not buy this vehicle or any other GM product. They are absolutely no help post purchase!!!!

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  Still room to improve - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By mopar1 - April 19 - 2:00 am

  This van has been great mechanically, but both the heated seats had to be replaced within the first year. The drivers seat quit working again at 45,000 miles. Will cost to much to fix. The General XP2000 self sealing tires rode a little rough and didnt wear very well. My Caprice with a 305 V-8 got the same mpg as the van. Cheap pull handle on rear hatch broke at 40,000.

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  Turned out better than I thought - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Need4seats - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Overall, a good van. Beware of reviews with one major problem with van. Any vehicle line can have a bad car or two. Had some minor annoying trips to mechanic for recalls, etc, but overall at 62000 miles, it is working great. Acceleration is better than any other minivan Ive used. Features are great. Only 8 seat minivan available at time I purchased (I need the seats).

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  2000 Montana Extended Van - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By GM3 - September 20 - 10:00 am

  Should have bought Japanese! Good, comfy vehicle (kind of like riding a sofa!) When I had to replace intake manifold gasket it cost about $1000 because of labor! Any more repairs and I am trading! Look at Siennas, Oddyseys or MPVs and save yourself the trouble!

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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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  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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  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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  Little flaws that drive me crazy! - 2000 Pontiac Montana
  By Minivan Mom - May 24 - 10:00 am

  We take our Montana back to the dealership to fix something once every two months. Ive had old junkers that have needed less service! In the first year, it was recalled 5 times - twice for the automatic door, twice for the rear seatbelt and once for the GPS. The little things drive me crazy - broken drink holder,burnt out light in the radio, airbag light that keeps coming on, oil change indicator that wont turn off, module for headsets that comes completely out of the counsel when you remove the headset, broken strap for the rear hatch etc. Ive always owned Toyotas and I think Ill go back after this vehicle.