2000 PONTIAC MONTANA Electrical System Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA
6 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
THE CAR WOULD START MISSING, LIKE THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL AND THEN THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF THE AND I WOULD HAVE TO SIT THERE FOR 1 TO 2 HRS AND THEN IT WOULD START AND RUN FOR A WHILE AND SHUT OFF AGAIN, THE LAST 2 TIMES THIS HAPPEN I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK PICK IT UP AND TAKE IT TO MY HOME WHERE IT HAS SAT EVER SEANCE 2008. *TR
WE HAVE A 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA, MY LITTLE GIRL AND I WERE DRIVING HOME FROM THE STORE THAT'S 15 MIN FROM HOME I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL, THEN SMOKE CAME POURING OUT OF THE DASH BUY THE TIME WE GOT OUT THE SECURITY LITE WAS ON CHECK MOTOR LIGHT WAS ON AND IT WOULD ONLY GO TEN MILES AN HOUR, SO THE NEXT DAY I TOOK APART THE DASH AND FOUND THE WIRING BURNT UP, AND NOW I CANT EVEN START IT SO IM STUCK WITH A BROKEN DOWN VAN, THAT I JUST HAD A $600 DOLLAR FIX SO NOW IM OUT $600 AND A VAN. I CANT FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TOO SO ALL OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SOME $$. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DRIVING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE FOR 10 MINUTES SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. SHE TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH WATER BUT WHEN SHE DID FLAMES STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE VENTS. WIRES WERE MELTED AND THE HEATING SYSTEM AND THE CD PLAYER WERE ALSO DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE POLICE WERE NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 158,171. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT LOCK. THE DEALER STATED THAT NO RECALLS WERE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR FIVE DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP, BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE DOOR FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN IT WAS PLACED BACK ON, THE FAILURE STOPPED FOR ONLY A FEW DAYS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,546 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,600. UPDATED 09/01/09. *LJ THE POWER DOORS WOULD NOT LOCK. UPDATED 09/04/09.*JB
AFTER TWO RECALLS FROM GM OVER SEVERAL MONTHS. DEALER AVOIDS REPAIRS. RIGHT ELEC. SLIDING DOOR RECALLED FOR HAZARDOUS INSIDE HANDLE. COULD BRAKE FINGERS. NO CORRECTION WAS BEEN ATTEMPTED. DEALER AVOIDS ORDERING PARTS SO REPLACEMENT CAN'T TAKE PLACE. *NM
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SEVERAL DAYS PRIOR TO ENGINE OVERHEATING EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL AFFECTING THE RADIO -- THEN ENGINE OVERHEATED REQUIRING VEHICLE TO BE TOWED -- TWO MORE TIME THAT SAME WEEK AFTER BEING REPAIRED EACH TIME THE ENGINE OVERHEATED -- ON THIRD TIME MFG. REPLACED ENGINE COMPLETELY. THREE WEEKS AFTER NEW ENGINE INSTALLED THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH RADIO REOCCURRED AS WELL AS INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING FOLLOWED A FEW DAYS LATER WITH THE "NEW" ENGINE OVERHEATING. IN REPAIR SHOP NOW FOR FOURTH REPAIR.*AK
Other 2000 PONTIAC MONTANA Problem Areas
Structurebodydoor
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
20 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
10 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Child Seat
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint