2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
I HAVE A PROBLEM DAILY WITH THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR, WHEN I CLOSE THE DOOR IT COMES BACK OPEN. I HAVE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE ALARM CHIME TO STOP AND THE DOOR COMPLETELY CLOSE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM WHEN THE VAN WAS UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THAT'S NOT TRUE BECAUSE THE PROBLEM STILL CONTINUES! THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE ESPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO 4 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE POWER SLIDING DOOR FOR THE 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. *TR
2005 PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR OPENS WHILE DRIVING, BAD SENSOR AND BROKE CABLE WAS REPLACED. *CW THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE ENGINE FAILED, WHICH ULTIMATELY LED TO AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING AND MISFIRING. A BAD PLUG AND THE STABILIZING BAR LINKS WERE REPLACED. THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS CRACKED WHICH WAS CAUSING A LOUD KNOCKING AND THUMPING SOUND UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD THE SEATS REPLACED WITH AN AFTER MARKET LEATHER KIT BECAUSE STAINS HAD FORMED ON THE SEATS DUE TO MOISTURE. THE CONSUMER LATER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED BECAUSE THE AFTER MARKET KIT COULD CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL...
WHISTLE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AROUND 60 MPH. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEAL, DOOR SEAL, AND A GASKET UNDER THE HOOD BUT THIS HAS NOT HELPED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THEY DIDN'T HEAR THE WHISTLE UNLESS THEY DROVE IT 90 MPH!!! I WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH PONTIAC'S DESIGN AND IT CAN NOT BE FIXED. PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR DOESN'T STAY SHUT AND DOESN'T OPEN WHEN OUTSIDE HANDLE IS PULLED AND MOTOR RUNNING TOO LONG AND GRINDING AFTER DOOR HAS CLOSED. THE DOOR MOTOR HAS BEEN REPLACED YET THERE IS STILL A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE DOOR SHUTS. HEADLIGHTS SURGING CAUSING ME TO CONSTANTLY BE BRIGHT LIGHTED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL!*JB
Other 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA Problem Areas
Structurebodydoor
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
9 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint