2002 PONTIAC MONTANA Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE WINDSHIELD *TGW LAST NOVEMBER, THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED DIAGONALLY TOWARD THE LEFT LOWER CORNER. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS APPARENT THE WINDSHIELD HAD RELEASED FROM THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A GLASS REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ROOF/GLASS OPENING WAS RUSTED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED/REPLACED BEFORE THEY WOULD REPLACE THE GLASS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN SPECIFYING THAT THE ROOF WAS TO BE REPLACED TO FIX THE CONDITION. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE MOLDINGS ABOVE THE PASSENGER REAR SIDE TIRE FELL OFF. A NEW MOLDING (PART NUMBER 12453313) WAS ORDERED AND ARRIVED WITH ONLY TWO SCREWS AND TWO CLIPS WHICH WAS ALL THE VEHICLE CALLED FOR, HOWEVER THERE WAS NINE SLOTS. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THAT THIS MAY BE THE REASON WHY THE MOLDING FELL OFF THE FIRST TIME. THERE SHOULD BE MORE SCREWS AND CLIPS TO HOLD THE MOLDING INTO PLACE.
PROBLEM WITH THE HEAD GASKET DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION STARTING BY OVER HEATING LOOK LIKE A THERMOSTAT PROBLEM BUT IS NOT. HEAD GASKET FAIL AND GAS FROM THE CYLINDERS ESCAPE TO THE BLOCK OF THE ENGINE CAUSING TO OVER HEAT AND DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.
WATER LEAKS ALONG ROOF SEAMS AND UNDER CARRIAGE- SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF WATER FROM ROOF TO CAUSE FAILURE OF INSULATION SYSTEM, HORN MODULE AND WINDOW SWITCH. RUST STAINS ON OVERHEAD LINER AND MOLD AND MILDEW IN CARPET. PRIVATE REPAIRER STATED THAT SEAMS ARE NOT MACHINE FACTORY SEALED. SEAMS HAVE BEEN FILLED WITH EPOXY, PUTTY AND TAPE. HAS BEEN TRIED TO BE REPAIR 5 TIMES SO FAR. *LA
CONSUMER NOTICED WATER LEAKING THROUGH OVERHEAD CONSOLE FROM THE ROOF RAIL SEAMS. THE DEALER APPLIED SEAM SEALER TO THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE SEAM. *AK *NLM
Other 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
9 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint