We found the following complaints for PONTIAC MONTANA (2006)
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I was involved in a severe font end collision involving my 2000 pontiac montana purchased in abington mass at midway auto. I was seriously injured because the airbags failed to deploy. I was traveling at least 25 mph at the time of the accident the car was totaled in the accident due to severe front end damage.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana sv6.when the vehicle is stopped and idling, the battery voltage begins to decrease.the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times; however, the failure continues.also, when the contact places the vehicle into drive, the rpm's increase, but the vehicle does not accelerate.the vehicle was diagnosed for the failure, but it still persists when the contact attempts to drive.in addition, the driver side door on the vehicle does not properly shut and leaves a one inch gap between the door and the body of the vehicle.the engine will also attempt to turn for 30 seconds, but will not turn over completely.all of the failures occur intermittently and were serviced by the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty.the current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
Keep saying service parking lite change light bulb check fuses cannot fix problem.
Passenger side electronic door is not shutting properly.door was shut with child safety looks in place however, when i was driving down the road the door just popped open without any warning.no bells, no messages, nothing...until the door was already half way open.my children sit in this vehicle, and thank god for safety belts or someone could have gotten killed.now the door closes when it wants and the system will think it is latched when it isn't, and the door will open while driving.major safety issue.
I have bought a 2006 pontiac montana sv6 from a dealer within 10 days of having the van the ball joint fell completely out while we were driving home with kids in car dealer fixed it free of charge but i had to pay the towing bill....i change all 4 tires and now my van is making a squeaking and clunking sound ...i believe it is the rear def.also none of my power doors work and the back windshield wiper keeps burning out now the dealer will not help me fix the problem with out paying more money please help me with some advice in what to do i've only had van for 3 mnths and i bought the van for 3500.00 dollars van...thanks sincerely a pontiac owner.
The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the seat belt is connected. The vehicle experiences these issues moving and stationary.
When driving sometimes the vehicle will just shut off will lose all steering and brakes will not work either.
Hi,we reside in canada, therefore the mileage is registered in kms. The vehicle now has 78,000 kms on it.the abs system has been failing, the light originally came on about a week ago. When i first turned the vehicle off the first time the light went off. Now it is on all the time. I believe that the under laying problem with the ebcm module and/or wheel sensors.i have serviced the vehicle regularly and over the christmas holidays we traveled several hundred miles from canada into the usai've read several horror stories and it seems to be a persisting problem with the whole vehicle line up. Relay, uplander, sv6...
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were flickering. The failure occurred on eight occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
We've been having an issue with the van decelerating on its own and having to lay down on the gas to get it going again.still havn't found out what it is.now our "awd disabled" light came on.this worries me because we live in mn and have terrible roads in the winter.that is one reason we bought this van is for the awd.
Traction control and anti-lock brakes both keep going out with both lights on. Both reset after shut down but come back on after 1-2 mins.
While driving the car brake on its own. This has happened several time in the past couple of months. I plug in the computer to check the trouble codes and i have pulled 8 different codes. My family refuses to drive the vehicle because of the hazard.
I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check abs system", check stability system, service abs system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after i let go of the switch.
The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the seat belt is connected. The vehicle experiences these issues moving and stationary.
When it's cold and you start the vehicle i get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go anyways. I think it is a safety hazard because it can happen when you are going 70 mph on the interstate and cars are right on your ass. Luckily i wasn't on the interstate but i was on a highway going 60mph when it happened.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were flickering. The failure occurred on eight occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
When starting the vehicle, or after awhile when you are driving the vehicle it will come up and read reduced engine power then you have to stop because it will not let you accelerate the gas pedal.sometimes when you turn it off and restart it, it will be fine and sometimes you have to wait about 10 minutes then restart.it doesn't matter if you are on a side street or on the highway, it just randomly does this.
The main wiring harness loom that runs across the transmission and under the air box, was rubbing the transmission and wore thru 4 of the wires causing the engine to shut down.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle decelerated and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel cap failure light and engine warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel cap several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Was driving on freeway when got a message on dic saying "engine power reduced" seconds later vehicle dropped to 10 mph and would not go any faster. Rpm dropped to 300. Almost got rear ended.dealer said it was an app sensor, replaced and happened again. Said it was a mass air flow sensor, replaced and happened again. Continuing to happen and dealer said they cant "reproduce the problem" .
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana sv6.when the vehicle is stopped and idling, the battery voltage begins to decrease.the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times; however, the failure continues.also, when the contact places the vehicle into drive, the rpm's increase, but the vehicle does not accelerate.the vehicle was diagnosed for the failure, but it still persists when the contact attempts to drive.in addition, the driver side door on the vehicle does not properly shut and leaves a one inch gap between the door and the body of the vehicle.the engine will also attempt to turn for 30 seconds, but will not turn over completely.all of the failures occur intermittently and were serviced by the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty.the current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check abs system", check stability system, service abs system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after i let go of the switch.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were flickering. The failure occurred on eight occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Keep saying service parking lite change light bulb check fuses cannot fix problem.
My 2006 pontiac montana sv6 was parked on a small incline, and while low on fuel (it had about 3 gallons) the van acted as if it was out of gas and would not start.gas had to be added and the van pushed to a flat surface.
We've been having an issue with the van decelerating on its own and having to lay down on the gas to get it going again.still havn't found out what it is.now our "awd disabled" light came on.this worries me because we live in mn and have terrible roads in the winter.that is one reason we bought this van is for the awd.
When it's cold and you start the vehicle i get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go anyways. I think it is a safety hazard because it can happen when you are going 70 mph on the interstate and cars are right on your ass. Luckily i wasn't on the interstate but i was on a highway going 60mph when it happened.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle decelerated and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel cap failure light and engine warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel cap several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check abs system", check stability system, service abs system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after i let go of the switch.
- the contact stated that the 2006 pontiac montana sv6 had a problem withthecrossover vehicle. On 03/05/07the right rear sliding door was opened without activating the key less entry remote.they checked all the other doors and they were locked.he stated that he drove the vehicle to the dealership and informed them of the problem .they checked the vehicle, and found that the contact connector was unplugged.the failure mileage was 19,886 and the current mileage was 20,149.the service tech stated the connnector had never been plugged in. Updated 04/09/07.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle decelerated and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel cap failure light and engine warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel cap several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Transmission locks up in park when parked and can not be released until the vehicle is pushed while someone is pulling down on the shift lever.results in being stranded unless someone is available to push.
We've been having an issue with the van decelerating on its own and having to lay down on the gas to get it going again.still havn't found out what it is.now our "awd disabled" light came on.this worries me because we live in mn and have terrible roads in the winter.that is one reason we bought this van is for the awd.
The front differential flow control valve failed causing the all wheel drive to become disabled.
The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the seat belt is connected. The vehicle experiences these issues moving and stationary.
While driving the car brake on its own. This has happened several time in the past couple of months. I plug in the computer to check the trouble codes and i have pulled 8 different codes. My family refuses to drive the vehicle because of the hazard.
Traction control and anti-lock brakes both keep going out with both lights on. Both reset after shut down but come back on after 1-2 mins.
I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check abs system", check stability system, service abs system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after i let go of the switch.
Hi,we reside in canada, therefore the mileage is registered in kms. The vehicle now has 78,000 kms on it.the abs system has been failing, the light originally came on about a week ago. When i first turned the vehicle off the first time the light went off. Now it is on all the time. I believe that the under laying problem with the ebcm module and/or wheel sensors.i have serviced the vehicle regularly and over the christmas holidays we traveled several hundred miles from canada into the usai've read several horror stories and it seems to be a persisting problem with the whole vehicle line up. Relay, uplander, sv6...
Braking problems.vehicle would shutter and shake. Would not slow down quickly when braking. Had two left front wheel hub replaced.problem started around 15,000 miles. Had to remove& refinish front brake rotors. Had to remove and resurface rear rotors. All work had be done with under 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
When driving sometimes the vehicle will just shut off will lose all steering and brakes will not work either.
Clunking noise due to faulty intermediate steering shaft in 2006 model pontiac montana.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving at approximate speeds of 55 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle began to pull to the right. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on numerous occasions due to the failure, which would occur regularly. An independent mechanic replaced the front wheel bearings, front and rear brakes. In addition, four new tires were installed with a wheel alignment service, none of which corrected the failure. Most recently, the vehicle was inspected and the failure was contributed to a defect in the steering knuckle. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000 and the current was unknown.
Passenger side electronic door is not shutting properly.door was shut with child safety looks in place however, when i was driving down the road the door just popped open without any warning.no bells, no messages, nothing...until the door was already half way open.my children sit in this vehicle, and thank god for safety belts or someone could have gotten killed.now the door closes when it wants and the system will think it is latched when it isn't, and the door will open while driving.major safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured. The contact stated that the dashboardd developed cracks in several areas. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana sv6.when the vehicle is stopped and idling, the battery voltage begins to decrease.the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times; however, the failure continues.also, when the contact places the vehicle into drive, the rpm's increase, but the vehicle does not accelerate.the vehicle was diagnosed for the failure, but it still persists when the contact attempts to drive.in addition, the driver side door on the vehicle does not properly shut and leaves a one inch gap between the door and the body of the vehicle.the engine will also attempt to turn for 30 seconds, but will not turn over completely.all of the failures occur intermittently and were serviced by the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty.the current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
2006 pontiac montana sv6 with faulty rear passenger sliding door.vehicle has been taken to dealership several times over last year and problem has not been resolved.multiple repairs and calibrations.door reopens after closing.
Power sliding door not closingpower sliding door opening while driving.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension detached from the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and the contact was informed that the failure was due to excessive corrosion of the subframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000. The vin was not available.
My wife was driving along a country road when the passenger side rear ball joint separated, causing the rear to drop and pulling the vehicle to the side. Thankfully, it was not the driver's side, because she was passing a school and the buses were leaving. I had the vehicle towed to a garage where we inspected it. Although the ball joint was a lifetime lubricated unit, it was worn and failed. Upon further inspection, the driver's side was worn and, in the interest of safety, was replaced, as well. Total cost was $1403.44.when researching for recalls, i discovered that there is a recall in canada for this exact problem on this vehicle, but there is none in the us, although they were all built in the same plant!. Here's the link for the canadian recall: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/7/vrdb-bdrv/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&mk=1890&md=montana%20sv6&fy=0&ty=9999&ft=&ls=0&sy=0&rn=2006199&cf=searchresult&pg=0.
I have bought a 2006 pontiac montana sv6 from a dealer within 10 days of having the van the ball joint fell completely out while we were driving home with kids in car dealer fixed it free of charge but i had to pay the towing bill....i change all 4 tires and now my van is making a squeaking and clunking sound ...i believe it is the rear def.also none of my power doors work and the back windshield wiper keeps burning out now the dealer will not help me fix the problem with out paying more money please help me with some advice in what to do i've only had van for 3 mnths and i bought the van for 3500.00 dollars van...thanks sincerely a pontiac owner.
2006 pontiac montana van, 9,000 miles, rear stabilizersnapped completely in halfwhile under normal driving conditions. No encountered with road debris, pot holes or other outside influences caused this problem. A loud noised was heard by the driver and she felt the rear endwobble. She pulled the van to a stop. The rearwheel and "axle" became "free floating and detached from the frame"causing the tire to roll backwards into the wheel well and the stabilizer to fall to the ground. Fortunately, this happened in parking lot while moving less than 5 mph, and not at a highway speed. The dealer who is conducting the warranty work stated that he had never seen this problem, but would report it to gm and also noted that no other area under the car had any damage, indicating that it appeared to be strictly a failed structure. The "stabilizer had apparently just snapped", he stated. The van had never been involved in any accidents and was purchase new from a certifiedgm dealer.the whole rear end, axle, brake lines, stabilizer and other related parts have to be replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving 55 mph there was a thumping sound and a screeching noise causing the vehicle fish tail. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the road where he noticed that the tire was leaning into the wheel well and the right rear ball joints were broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the ball joints and the tire. He had to pay for the repairs since there was no warranty or recall. The failureoccurred previously on the left rear tire where the ball joint was broken. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.
2006 pontiac montana van, 9,000 miles, rear stabilizersnapped completely in halfwhile under normal driving conditions. No encountered with road debris, pot holes or other outside influences caused this problem. A loud noised was heard by the driver and she felt the rear endwobble. She pulled the van to a stop. The rearwheel and "axle" became "free floating and detached from the frame"causing the tire to roll backwards into the wheel well and the stabilizer to fall to the ground. Fortunately, this happened in parking lot while moving less than 5 mph, and not at a highway speed. The dealer who is conducting the warranty work stated that he had never seen this problem, but would report it to gm and also noted that no other area under the car had any damage, indicating that it appeared to be strictly a failed structure. The "stabilizer had apparently just snapped", he stated. The van had never been involved in any accidents and was purchase new from a certifiedgm dealer.the whole rear end, axle, brake lines, stabilizer and other related parts have to be replaced.
Traction control and anti-lock brakes both keep going out with both lights on. Both reset after shut down but come back on after 1-2 mins.
When having my oil changed at a garage while the vehicle was on the lift both frame rails had severe rust damage. Since this is what gives the unibody frame it's strength,why didn't gm zinc coat them or apply rust proofing? i live in southeast michigan where they use salt on the roads in winter. Seeing gm is also in michigan you would think they would be aware of this and act accordingly? the only reason i can think of is to save money, increase profits, at the expense of the vehicle being safe for the consumer. I don't see designing the frame rails to last for 20-25 years for safety reasons as being unreasonable.
2006 pontiac montana sv6 rear window blew out. Upon inspection mechanic determined the window was faulty. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for window repair.
Braking problems.vehicle would shutter and shake. Would not slow down quickly when braking. Had two left front wheel hub replaced.problem started around 15,000 miles. Had to remove& refinish front brake rotors. Had to remove and resurface rear rotors. All work had be done with under 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
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