Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Excellent Quality vehicle! - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Justin Case - December 23 - 7:36 pm

  Previous vehicle was a 96 Trans Sport with same 3.4 liter v-6. Got 260,000 miles out of that without any major mechanical problems, it paid for itself! This van is on the same path. Already, there is 32,100 on it and the only problem was a TSB for the throttle body. Didnt cause van to run poorly, it just made a whistling sound on light acceleration. Dealer fixed though under warranty, and thats it. Great comfort, very good acceleration, average fuel econ. (20 mpg. w/ mixed hwy./city driving), and great dependability. I would not be afraid to take this vehicle anywhere on a trip. I look forward to any years of "Driving Excitement" with this Pontiac!

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  Great performance and mileage - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Montana Owner - December 6 - 12:03 pm

  Excellent acceleration beyond what the horsepower rating says. Maybe its due to the torque. Handling is great too. No problems with reliability or anything else. Mileage is super compared to the performance too. I got 26 mpg with 4 adult passengers with luggage on a long trip, and 27.5 mpg on a solo trip when I set cruise control at 60 mph.

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  Overall Great Vehicle - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By ridgeman4 - October 19 - 8:56 pm

  We purchased this van the day before we left on an 1100 mile vacation. That is always the making of a disaster. However, against our judgments we did it anyway and were not disappointed. It performed well during our trip and every since. The DVD player was nice for the kids and the sanity of my wife and I. The restyling of the front end has greatly improved the looks of the Montanas.

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  Great value for a good vehicle - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Chris Luery - October 15 - 10:00 am

  We enjoy the Montana SV6. We put on a lot of miles (now 117,000 miles) each year and live in a rural area of Quebec where the winters are harsh and the snow is deep. I have the extended version and have found that it has good control on the road year round. A few problems, which were limited in scope and not serious. Consisted of the following: slight rattle in dash - easily fixed, rear windshield wiper motor has given up - will need to be replaced, paint delamination next to rear center taillight - dealer will fix. I have worked inside an Asian Automotive manufacturing plant and find the quality here relatively close but the value is in the price - probably a third cheap

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  Florida Dads Follow Up Review - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Florida Dad2 - September 18 - 12:13 pm

  Weve now had this van for a full year. Generally, were still quite satisfied with the van, its comfort and quality. The leather has held up well, the DVD player is more popular than ever and the AC blows like a January blizzard. However (oops, theres that word...) a few minor things have cropped up in the past year including 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 w/o warning (only happens on one certain frequency ...huh?) All fixed quickly and cheerfully and under warranty, but should these have happened in the first place?

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  Warning to other potential owners - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By echocheckin - August 27 - 11:22 am

  I bought my 2005 Montana used 4 years ago and actually loved it during that time, but in the last 2 months, Ive put over $4000 into it in repairs which seem neverending. Overheating was the initial problem and Ive had coolant leaks fixed, a new water pump and thermostat put on. The problem continued and Ive ended up with a leaking head gasket, then the battery died and now it has electrical problems. Door locks have never worked properly, the temp gauge sticks so I dont even know anymore if it is overheating. I love it for comfort and roominess but Ive lost all faith in it, and I only have 72k miles on it and drive it gently. Ill be trading it in as soon as I can get to a dealer.

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  Rear passenger room - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Mrstitch - July 19 - 8:53 am

  Poorly designed for passengers entering or exiting the rear seats. When a front seat passenger adjusts his seat backwards often the rear seat passenger gets a seat jammed into his knees.

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  Next one is a Toyota - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By Rick - July 4 - 6:40 pm

  I have worked in a g. M. Dealership as a technician for 25 years (last 18 @ a Pontiac dealership) I can honestly say, I hate this van. Fabric on seats is horrible, stains if you look at it, Cruise control I swear will blow the engine on hills, red lines the r. P. Ms (good one general motors) rattle city, suspension is sloppy, noisy, a. W. D (all wheel drive) is disabled if their is an antilock brake issue and yes the ABS has failed. Several times. Nothing better than needing the all wheel drive and have the a. B. S. Light on, might as well have a pedal bike. In short, I can honestly say Pontiac blew it with this vehicle, and they know it. I no longer work at a g. M. Dealership, and our next van will be Toyota

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  A proud owner - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By rub1 - December 10 - 10:06 am

  Bought this van in 2005. I have the one built in Canada. I use this car on a daily basis and drive it 5 hours a week on the highway. I have not had any major issues with this fantastic vehicle. Issues in 5 years: replaced tires 4 times in 8 years the engine icon lights turns on occasionally, but after check up everything is alright. Sometimes the front a/c vent stops working for a couple of minutes and automatically starts again. I had never owned vehicle for this many years. I am a satisfied customer.

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  I love my van but... - 2005 Pontiac Montana
  By GM emp - March 9 - 8:06 pm

  I have had the van for little over a year. Bought new. Been in to dealership 3 times for brake work. Still squeaking. Power sliding door alarm goes off for no reason when driving, have to pull over and reclose. Gas gauge not working properly. Also, no room for legs in 2nd row. Took seats out and its wonderful. Dealership nor I could find a plug in adapter. Not as comfortable as old Venture van. Guess it doesnt matter, GM is not making minivans any longer.