Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  strong runner - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By bigpop - September 9 - 11:33 pm

  We have been happy with our Pontiac Montana. My wife is the primary driver and drives mostly around town carrying our three children to and fro. We have taken long trips (CA to TX) in it and enjoyed the ride, highway gas mileage, TV screen and VHS player. We bought an inverter and hookup the PS2 for long journeys. Beyond oil changes, we have replaced the tires (crappy Generals), the front brakes, and the battery. We would buy another Pontiac or GM van in the future. Smooth shifting transmission, good low-end torque, lots of toys inside, looks good.

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  Time for another vehicle - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By Darla - August 23 - 10:00 am

  I bought my mini-van in 2006, and it had 95,000 miles on it. For the first two years, it did great. I took it on vacations with no problems whatsoever. And the best part was that there was plenty of room for everyone. In 2008, I had to replace the head gasket and intake gaskets. It had been overheating. Thats been the biggest expense. Recently, at 165,000 miles Ive noticed that if I turn the AC on for long periods of time when driving, it tends to run hot. I have not let it overheat, but it does run hot. Im also noticing the transmission is sticking. The power sliding door has a mind of its own, sometimes works and sometimes not.

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  So Far, So Good... - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By Auntbetty - May 25 - 3:13 pm

  Weve had our Montana for 5 years and it had 60k miles when we bought it. Now it has 175k on it and seems to be doing ok. No major repairs and have avoided the head gasket issue. The intake manifold gaskets had been done before we bought it. Basically just routine maintenance (brakes, wheel bearings in front, tires). Its not as tight as a Honda or Toyota, but thats a given so dont expect it to be since youre paying thousands less for a comparable year. Fuel mileage is very good for a van (20-24mpg depending on season).

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  Been a great van - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By kajensen - November 9 - 2:00 am

  Ive had no problems with the van. I love it and would get another.

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  Mini Van Seats For The Birds - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By Big Dog - December 29 - 10:00 am

  The interior seats seem cheap. They are small and poorly made. It appears to be material over cardboard. I have less than 30k miles on an 01 and it seems to be a rattlebox. I should have bought a custom van for big comfort and good ride. Long trips create arm and leg pain???? Something is not placed correctly. I am 511" my wife 52" same for both.

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  Major cooling system problems - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By Laura - December 27 - 10:50 pm

  As soon as this vehicle passed 60k miles it was all downhill. It is a sqeeky, noisy ride. Our fuel gauge went out and we are just waiting for the fuel pump to die, too. We have had problems with the cooling system and have twice replaced the water pump, the thermostat, the intake valve and are about to shell out more money for what remains to be determined. I wont be buying or recommending a GM product to anyone in the ever near future. For all of the people that ranked their vehicle so favorably when it was only 2 to 3 years old, Id be curious to see how their "later years" have panned out.

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  Concern about the Plastic - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By Pissed - December 18 - 5:20 pm

  My experience is more with the incredibly poor service I recieved from GM Canada. Basically I was accused of trying to claim on my extended warrenty for the cracking in the plastic between the useless storage container and the rear seat!

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  New Owner - 2001 Pontiac Montana
  By bdchild - September 20 - 2:00 am

  When driving the van I feel its a little tight for me. (the husband) My wife fits in great.This is not the extended version. Aside from that its a great ride. Fun to drive. Great with the kids.