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Aug 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMERGING FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL COMING OUT THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE SEAL WAS MAKING A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR. THE VEH...

Aug 22, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 192,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMERGING FROM THE REAR. THE CONTACT CHECKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL COMING OUT THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE SEAL WAS MAKING A PUDDLE ON THE FLOOR. THE VEH...

Aug 5, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AROUND THE SEAL WHERE THE ELBOW CONNECTES,. THIS SEAL HAS BEEN DISCONUTINED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. I CANT AFFORD A NEW TANK. IF THEY CANT REPLACE THE SEAL THEY SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE TANK, THERE HAS BEEN TWO RECALLS ON THE GAS TANK ON...

Aug 5, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

THE FUEL TANK IS LEAKING AROUND THE SEAL WHERE THE ELBOW CONNECTES,. THIS SEAL HAS BEEN DISCONUTINED. THE DEALERSHIP SAID I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. I CANT AFFORD A NEW TANK. IF THEY CANT REPLACE THE SEAL THEY SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE TANK, THERE HAS BEEN TWO RECALLS ON THE GAS TANK ON...

Jan 25, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 98,850 mi

THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE CAN CRACK AND LEAK RECALL.. I WENT OUT TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND SMELT GAS. LOOKED UNDERNEATH CAN SEE GAS DRIPPING.HAD IT LOOKED IT AND SURE ENOUGH HOLE/CRACK IN FUEL TANK AND NOW THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING .CHECKED UNDER THE RECALL AND MINE IS NOT IN IT..

Jan 25, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 98,850 mi

THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE CAN CRACK AND LEAK RECALL.. I WENT OUT TO TAKE MY KIDS TO SCHOOL AND SMELT GAS. LOOKED UNDERNEATH CAN SEE GAS DRIPPING.HAD IT LOOKED IT AND SURE ENOUGH HOLE/CRACK IN FUEL TANK AND NOW THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING .CHECKED UNDER THE RECALL AND MINE IS NOT IN IT..

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 93,426 mi

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, I SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A D...

Dec 1, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 93,426 mi

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, I SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. I NOTICED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A D...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,949 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AT THE INLET. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICL...

May 3, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 120,949 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FRACTURED AT THE INLET. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICL...

Apr 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 151,763 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APP...

Apr 22, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 151,763 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE ON THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REFLECT THE ACTUAL AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL WARNING LIGHT FLASHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APP...

Jun 12, 2013 Service Brakes 224,750 mi

REALIZED EXCESS USE OF BRAKE FLUID. TRACED PROBLEM TO LEAKING REAR BRAKE LINE - STEEL LINE CORRODED THROUGH AT AXLE CLIP LOCATION. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Power Train 84,950 mi

PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE - GRINDING. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Engine 87,160 mi

LOWER/UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AT 87160 MILES HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 142,500 MILES LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AT 183170 MILES. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Service Brakes 224,750 mi

REALIZED EXCESS USE OF BRAKE FLUID. TRACED PROBLEM TO LEAKING REAR BRAKE LINE - STEEL LINE CORRODED THROUGH AT AXLE CLIP LOCATION. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Power Train 84,950 mi

PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE - GRINDING. *TR

Jun 12, 2013 Engine 87,160 mi

LOWER/UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AT 87160 MILES HEAD GASKET FAILED AT 142,500 MILES LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AT 183170 MILES. *TR

Feb 19, 2013 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR GM VEHICLES IN THIS MODEL YEAR RANGE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING BANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES ON BOTH SIDES. THE BANK WHICH CONTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE BAC...

Feb 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR GM VEHICLES IN THIS MODEL YEAR RANGE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING BANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES ON BOTH SIDES. THE BANK WHICH CONTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE BAC...

Feb 19, 2013 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR GM VEHICLES IN THIS MODEL YEAR RANGE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING BANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES ON BOTH SIDES. THE BANK WHICH CONTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE BAC...

Feb 19, 2013 Exterior Lighting 95,000 mi

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR GM VEHICLES IN THIS MODEL YEAR RANGE TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE LIGHTING BANK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLES ON BOTH SIDES. THE BANK WHICH CONTAINS THE BRAKE LIGHTS, THE BAC...

Sep 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 104,255 mi

EARLY SATURDAY MORNING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2012, I SMELLED STRONG GAS FUMES IN MY KITCHEN WHICH IS BY MY CARPORT. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK AND SEE WHERE THE OVERWHELMING SMELL WAS COMING FROM. TIME I STEPPED OUT THE DOOR TO MY CARPORT WHERE MY VAN IS PARKED, I WENT TO MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AND ...

Sep 12, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 104,255 mi

EARLY SATURDAY MORNING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2012, I SMELLED STRONG GAS FUMES IN MY KITCHEN WHICH IS BY MY CARPORT. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK AND SEE WHERE THE OVERWHELMING SMELL WAS COMING FROM. TIME I STEPPED OUT THE DOOR TO MY CARPORT WHERE MY VAN IS PARKED, I WENT TO MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN AND ...

Jun 26, 2012 Structure

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 TH...

Jun 26, 2012 Visibility

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 TH...

Jun 26, 2012 Structure

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 TH...

Jun 26, 2012 Visibility

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 TH...

Feb 7, 2012 Structure 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE WINDSHIELD REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT GLASS COMPANY, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME NEAR THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS RUSTED. DUE TO THE RUST, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE NEW WINDSHIELD...

Feb 7, 2012 Structure 188,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING THE WINDSHIELD REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT GLASS COMPANY, THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FRAME NEAR THE TOP OF THE WINDSHIELD WAS RUSTED. DUE TO THE RUST, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO PROPERLY INSTALL THE NEW WINDSHIELD...

Sep 30, 2011 Seats Fire 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE SEAT WARMERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

Sep 30, 2011 Seats Fire 141,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE SEAT WARMERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGERS SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE...

May 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA AND THE FUEL GAUGE IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. IT NOW GIVES ME A READING OF EITHER HAVING A FULL TANK OF GAS OR AN EMPTY TANK OF GAS. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS WARNING TO THE FUEL GAUGE GOING BAD. THE INCORRECT FUEL READING OCCURS AT EVERY START UP, AND THE CONSEQUENCE...

May 3, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA AND THE FUEL GAUGE IS NO LONGER WORKING PROPERLY. IT NOW GIVES ME A READING OF EITHER HAVING A FULL TANK OF GAS OR AN EMPTY TANK OF GAS. THERE WAS NO PREVIOUS WARNING TO THE FUEL GAUGE GOING BAD. THE INCORRECT FUEL READING OCCURS AT EVERY START UP, AND THE CONSEQUENCE...

Mar 4, 2011 Air Bags 72,800 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA AND THIS MORNING WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE EXPLODE. THERE IS ANY OTHER OWNER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS 2002 MODEL. *TR

Mar 4, 2011 Air Bags 72,800 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA AND THIS MORNING WHEN I STARTED THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE EXPLODE. THERE IS ANY OTHER OWNER WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS 2002 MODEL. *TR

Feb 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,342 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED VERSION. I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS WET FROM GASOLINE UNDER FUEL TANK INLET TUBE. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V349000 W...

Feb 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,342 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED VERSION. I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS WET FROM GASOLINE UNDER FUEL TANK INLET TUBE. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V349000 W...

Feb 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,342 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED VERSION. I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS WET FROM GASOLINE UNDER FUEL TANK INLET TUBE. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V349000 W...

Feb 2, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,342 mi

I OWN A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED VERSION. I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GAS COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, I FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS WET FROM GASOLINE UNDER FUEL TANK INLET TUBE. I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR RECALLS AND FOUND NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V349000 W...

Nov 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE OVERFLOWING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ...

Nov 29, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE OVERFLOWING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 07E021000 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ...

Aug 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 20 MONTHS, AND CONSTANT ABS SENSOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. ALSO BRAKES KEEP WEARING QUICKLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 20 MONTHS, AND CONSTANT ABS SENSOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. ALSO BRAKES KEEP WEARING QUICKLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 120,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 20 MONTHS, AND CONSTANT ABS SENSOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. ALSO BRAKES KEEP WEARING QUICKLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 31, 2010 Power Train 120,000 mi

FRONT RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 20 MONTHS, AND CONSTANT ABS SENSOR PROBLEMS WITH THE SAME. ALSO BRAKES KEEP WEARING QUICKLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *TR

Aug 6, 2010 Electrical System 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO SIT FOR TEN MINUTES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICL...

Aug 6, 2010 Electrical System 195,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO SIT FOR TEN MINUTES AFTER ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICL...

Mar 9, 2010 Steering 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AN...

Mar 9, 2010 Steering 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO MAINTAIN CONTROL IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AN...

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 80,600 mi

THIS 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS BEEN OWNED BY US SINCE NEW. IT NOW WILL NOT SHOW A VALID QUANTITY OF FUEL , THE GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT DOES NOT IT IS BECAUSE IT SHOWS EMPTY AND THE WARNING BELL IS RINGING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT STOPS THE BELL RINGING AND THE GAUGE ...

Oct 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,600 mi

THIS 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS BEEN OWNED BY US SINCE NEW. IT NOW WILL NOT SHOW A VALID QUANTITY OF FUEL , THE GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT DOES NOT IT IS BECAUSE IT SHOWS EMPTY AND THE WARNING BELL IS RINGING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT STOPS THE BELL RINGING AND THE GAUGE ...

Oct 12, 2009 Electrical System 80,600 mi

THIS 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS BEEN OWNED BY US SINCE NEW. IT NOW WILL NOT SHOW A VALID QUANTITY OF FUEL , THE GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT DOES NOT IT IS BECAUSE IT SHOWS EMPTY AND THE WARNING BELL IS RINGING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT STOPS THE BELL RINGING AND THE GAUGE ...

Oct 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,600 mi

THIS 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA HAS BEEN OWNED BY US SINCE NEW. IT NOW WILL NOT SHOW A VALID QUANTITY OF FUEL , THE GAUGE SHOWS FULL MOST OF THE TIME. WHEN IT DOES NOT IT IS BECAUSE IT SHOWS EMPTY AND THE WARNING BELL IS RINGING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT STOPS THE BELL RINGING AND THE GAUGE ...

Apr 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD PEOPLE ALMOST HIT ME BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Apr 7, 2009 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

THE BRAKE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE DOES NOT WORK ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD PEOPLE ALMOST HIT ME BECAUSE OF THIS. *TR

Mar 3, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA USED IN DEC. 2008. FIRST THE RADIO DISPLAY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE CAR SHUT OFF BY ITSELF... IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN BUT I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED THREE CARS TO CRASH. THEN I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Mar 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA USED IN DEC. 2008. FIRST THE RADIO DISPLAY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE CAR SHUT OFF BY ITSELF... IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN BUT I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED THREE CARS TO CRASH. THEN I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Mar 3, 2009 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA USED IN DEC. 2008. FIRST THE RADIO DISPLAY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE CAR SHUT OFF BY ITSELF... IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN BUT I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED THREE CARS TO CRASH. THEN I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Mar 3, 2009 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I BOUGHT 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA USED IN DEC. 2008. FIRST THE RADIO DISPLAY WENT COMPLETELY OUT. THEN AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE CAR SHUT OFF BY ITSELF... IT STARTED BACK UP AGAIN BUT I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED THREE CARS TO CRASH. THEN I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT ...

Feb 21, 2009 Air Bags 145,000 mi

BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN 2006,AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON A FEW YEARS LATER,DEALER WON'T FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL,TELLS ME CAR CAME FROM CANADA. DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU CHECK MY VIN IS ALSO REGISTERED IN THE US. MY CAR IS NOW LEAKING COOLANT,ONE REPAIR SHOP IS SURE IT'S THE INTAKE GASKET,...

Feb 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN 2006,AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON A FEW YEARS LATER,DEALER WON'T FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL,TELLS ME CAR CAME FROM CANADA. DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU CHECK MY VIN IS ALSO REGISTERED IN THE US. MY CAR IS NOW LEAKING COOLANT,ONE REPAIR SHOP IS SURE IT'S THE INTAKE GASKET,...

Feb 21, 2009 Air Bags 145,000 mi

BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN 2006,AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON A FEW YEARS LATER,DEALER WON'T FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL,TELLS ME CAR CAME FROM CANADA. DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU CHECK MY VIN IS ALSO REGISTERED IN THE US. MY CAR IS NOW LEAKING COOLANT,ONE REPAIR SHOP IS SURE IT'S THE INTAKE GASKET,...

Feb 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 145,000 mi

BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN 2006,AIR BAG LIGHT HAS COME ON A FEW YEARS LATER,DEALER WON'T FIX IT BECAUSE I DON'T QUALIFY FOR RECALL,TELLS ME CAR CAME FROM CANADA. DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU CHECK MY VIN IS ALSO REGISTERED IN THE US. MY CAR IS NOW LEAKING COOLANT,ONE REPAIR SHOP IS SURE IT'S THE INTAKE GASKET,...

Feb 10, 2009 Seat Belts 100,300 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK ON 1ST TRY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES BEFORE THE SEAT BELT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THEN SOMETIMES IT WILL COME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING. NOT A VERY SAFE FEELING! *TR

Feb 10, 2009 Seat Belts 100,300 mi

THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK ON 1ST TRY. SOMETIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL TRIES BEFORE THE SEAT BELT ACTUALLY LOCKS. THEN SOMETIMES IT WILL COME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING. NOT A VERY SAFE FEELING! *TR

Dec 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Dec 3, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLING FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHIC...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT ONLY 104,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. PROBABLY DUE TO DEXCOOL BUT UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT BECAUSE FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER CLASS ACTION DEADLINE. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING WITH THESE GM VEHICLES BUT NO RECALL IS BEING ISSUED. IN OUR CASE, HAD ...

Nov 10, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AT ONLY 104,000 MILES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. PROBABLY DUE TO DEXCOOL BUT UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT BECAUSE FAILURE HAPPENED AFTER CLASS ACTION DEADLINE. THIS IS STILL HAPPENING WITH THESE GM VEHICLES BUT NO RECALL IS BEING ISSUED. IN OUR CASE, HAD ...

Oct 14, 2008 Electrical System 67,615 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AT NIGHT, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE RADIO LIGHT IS 2/3 DIM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,025 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,615. UPDATED 11/6/08 *CN THE MECAHNIC INFORMED THE CONSU...

Oct 14, 2008 Electrical System 67,615 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED AT NIGHT, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL DIMMED. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER, THE RADIO LIGHT IS 2/3 DIM. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 88,025 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,615. UPDATED 11/6/08 *CN THE MECAHNIC INFORMED THE CONSU...

Sep 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,907 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I SMELLED GAS AND UPON INSPECTION FOUND GAS LEAKING FROM AROUND GAS TANK FILL NECK AREA. IN THAT I WAS CONCERNED WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST GM DEALER. DIAGNOSIS WAS A CRACK / FRACTURE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE F...

Sep 19, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 69,907 mi

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON DASH CAME ON. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER I SMELLED GAS AND UPON INSPECTION FOUND GAS LEAKING FROM AROUND GAS TANK FILL NECK AREA. IN THAT I WAS CONCERNED WITH A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD I TOOK IT TO THE NEAREST GM DEALER. DIAGNOSIS WAS A CRACK / FRACTURE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE F...

May 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,393 mi

I ALSO HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE LOWER INTAKE VALVE GASKET BUT INSTEAD OF ONE TIME OF PAYING 5-700.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT DONE TWICE AND MY VAN ONLY HAS 84,000 MILES ON IT I KNOW THAT THERE ARE ALWAYS PROBLEMS BUT I THINK THAT IF THIS MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY...

May 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,393 mi

I ALSO HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE LOWER INTAKE VALVE GASKET BUT INSTEAD OF ONE TIME OF PAYING 5-700.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT DONE TWICE AND MY VAN ONLY HAS 84,000 MILES ON IT I KNOW THAT THERE ARE ALWAYS PROBLEMS BUT I THINK THAT IF THIS MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM THAT THEY...

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,452 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE WORK, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM THE INTAKE VALVE GASKET. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,652 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72...

Dec 14, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 72,452 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER FOR OTHER MAINTENANCE WORK, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A COOLANT LEAK COMING FROM THE INTAKE VALVE GASKET. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,652 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72...

Sep 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

WE FIRST NOTICED FUEL SMELL IN THE GARAGE. FOUND A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM A CRACK AROUND THE FUEL TANK INLET. I WAS NOT ABLE AT THAT TIME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, SO I REPAIRED WITH SOME EPOXY PUTTY. THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS BUT THEN IT BEGAN...

Sep 30, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

WE FIRST NOTICED FUEL SMELL IN THE GARAGE. FOUND A SMALL PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM A CRACK AROUND THE FUEL TANK INLET. I WAS NOT ABLE AT THAT TIME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN, SO I REPAIRED WITH SOME EPOXY PUTTY. THIS WORKED FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS BUT THEN IT BEGAN...

Sep 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC FUEL TANK DEFECT. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE SPOKE WITH THE MFR AND WANTS TO KNOW WHY ITS NOT A RECALL**CC CONSUMER WROTE COMPLAINT IN SPANISH. *JB UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ

Sep 5, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

PONTIAC FUEL TANK DEFECT. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE SPOKE WITH THE MFR AND WANTS TO KNOW WHY ITS NOT A RECALL**CC CONSUMER WROTE COMPLAINT IN SPANISH. *JB UPDATED 01/07/08. *LJ

Jun 15, 2007 Electrical System

REF ERENCE TO COMPLAINT ODI ID NUMBER : 10133193. ON HOT DAYS WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE GARAGE THAT WE TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIGURE OUT AS TO WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. ALSO THE VEHICLE TO A...

Jun 15, 2007 Electrical System

REF ERENCE TO COMPLAINT ODI ID NUMBER : 10133193. ON HOT DAYS WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS WELL. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. THE GARAGE THAT WE TAKE THE VEHICLE TO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM OR FIGURE OUT AS TO WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. ALSO THE VEHICLE TO A...

Jun 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK. REPLACEMENT OF GASKET RESULTING IN COSTLY REPAIR AT ONLY 52000 MILES. *AK

Jun 13, 2007 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING DOESN'T WORK, 2) CONDENSER/COMPRESSOR FAILED. VERY COSTLY REPAIR, UNAE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME DUE TO COST. *AK

Jun 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED, RESULTING IN COOLANT LEAK. REPLACEMENT OF GASKET RESULTING IN COSTLY REPAIR AT ONLY 52000 MILES. *AK

Jun 13, 2007 Equipment 60,000 mi

AIR CONDITIONING DOESN'T WORK, 2) CONDENSER/COMPRESSOR FAILED. VERY COSTLY REPAIR, UNAE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME DUE TO COST. *AK

Jun 8, 2007 Equipment 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Tires 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Equipment 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Fuel System, Other 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Tires 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Electrical System 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

Jun 8, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD GASKET AND THE INTAKE GASKET HAD CORRODED FROM A COOLING LEAK. SHE ALSO EXPERIENCED OVERHEATING AND THE ONLY COOLANT THAT THE DEALER IS TELLING HER TO USE IS DEX COOL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS TYPE OF COOLANT HAS BEE...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 114,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA GAS GAUGE WILL SHOOT UP TO FULL AND THEN DROP TO EMPTY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I NEVER HAVE AN ACCURATE READING OF HOW MUCH FUEL I ACTUALLY HAVE. YESTERDAY WHILE AT MY DAUGHTERS SCHOOL I RAN OUT OF GAS AND HAD TO CALL AAA FOR FUEL TO GET ME TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. I MUST NOW S...

May 4, 2007 Fuel System, Other 114,000 mi

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA GAS GAUGE WILL SHOOT UP TO FULL AND THEN DROP TO EMPTY AT ANY GIVEN TIME. I NEVER HAVE AN ACCURATE READING OF HOW MUCH FUEL I ACTUALLY HAVE. YESTERDAY WHILE AT MY DAUGHTERS SCHOOL I RAN OUT OF GAS AND HAD TO CALL AAA FOR FUEL TO GET ME TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. I MUST NOW S...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE CLOSING THE SLIDING DOOR THE CONTACT'S SON REACHED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT CLOSED ON HIS HANDS. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR ONCE IT CLOSED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE FAILURE CAUSED BRUISING AND SWELLING ON BOTH OF HIS HAN...

Apr 23, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE CLOSING THE SLIDING DOOR THE CONTACT'S SON REACHED INTO THE VEHICLE AND IT CLOSED ON HIS HANDS. SHE WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR ONCE IT CLOSED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE FAILURE CAUSED BRUISING AND SWELLING ON BOTH OF HIS HAN...

Mar 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK THE 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA TO A MECHANIC AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS DAMAGED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXTERIOR OF THE ENGINE AND THE OIL WAS LEAKING INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ...

Mar 14, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED SHE TOOK THE 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA TO A MECHANIC AND THEY NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS DAMAGED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT COOLANT WAS LEAKING ONTO THE EXTERIOR OF THE ENGINE AND THE OIL WAS LEAKING INTO THE COOLANT RESERVOIR. THE MECHANIC INFORMED ...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

INTAKE VALVE FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COULD HAVE LED TO A FIRE. MECHANICS SAY THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THAT GM HAS REDESIGNED THE INTAKE VALVES THAT ARE REUSED IN THE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHERS IN THIS AREA HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE, WHICH WAS USED I...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

INTAKE VALVE FAILURE CAUSING COOLANT TO LEAK IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COULD HAVE LED TO A FIRE. MECHANICS SAY THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND THAT GM HAS REDESIGNED THE INTAKE VALVES THAT ARE REUSED IN THE REPAIR. SEVERAL OTHERS IN THIS AREA HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS ENGINE, WHICH WAS USED I...

Dec 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT STOPS WORKING ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE, THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR SO FAR. THE BULB ITSELF DOES NOT BURN OUT BUT THE PLASTIC ON THE BULB MELTS ON THE ONE SIDE COVERING THE WIRES. WE STILL HAVE ALL THE BULBS THAT WE REPLACED IF NEEDED FOR VIEWING. *NM

Dec 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT STOPS WORKING ON REAR DRIVER'S SIDE, THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR SO FAR. THE BULB ITSELF DOES NOT BURN OUT BUT THE PLASTIC ON THE BULB MELTS ON THE ONE SIDE COVERING THE WIRES. WE STILL HAVE ALL THE BULBS THAT WE REPLACED IF NEEDED FOR VIEWING. *NM

Nov 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,933 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR OTHER ISSUES AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER; COOLANT WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING AT THE SEAL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Nov 9, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 59,933 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR OTHER ISSUES AT AN INDEPENDENT DEALER; COOLANT WAS OBSERVED TO BE LEAKING AT THE SEAL OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED. PONTIAC DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREED TO PAY HALF THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *JB

Oct 4, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

ENGINE HEAD GASKET LEAKED. PONTIAC DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD GASKET. PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREED TO PAY HALF THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *JB

Sep 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 83,124 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BURNED OUT CONTINUOUSLY, AND WERE REPLACED 20 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.

Sep 15, 2006 Exterior Lighting 83,124 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BURNED OUT CONTINUOUSLY, AND WERE REPLACED 20 TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.

Sep 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,500 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THROUGH A CAR WASH THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED THE VAN AND TURNED IT OFF TO LOOK UNDER TO SEE IF ANYTHING FELL OFF. WHEN I TURNED THE VAN BACK ON THE LIGHT WAS OFF SO I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VAN SHOOK AND WOULD NOT STOP. EVER SIN...

Sep 1, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,500 mi

AFTER TAKING MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THROUGH A CAR WASH THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. I STOPPED THE VAN AND TURNED IT OFF TO LOOK UNDER TO SEE IF ANYTHING FELL OFF. WHEN I TURNED THE VAN BACK ON THE LIGHT WAS OFF SO I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKES THE VAN SHOOK AND WOULD NOT STOP. EVER SIN...

Aug 24, 2006 Equipment 53,667 mi

THE A/C ON MY 2002 MONTANA VAN WAS BLOWING WARM IN APRIL 2006. AT THAT TIME MY VAN HAD 54K MILES ON IT. SINCE SUMMER WAS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, I BROUGHT THE VAN TO MY MECHANIC AND AN A/C LEAK TEST WAS PERFORMED. $961.91 LATER, THE A/C CONDENSER WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR I...

Aug 24, 2006 Equipment 53,667 mi

THE A/C ON MY 2002 MONTANA VAN WAS BLOWING WARM IN APRIL 2006. AT THAT TIME MY VAN HAD 54K MILES ON IT. SINCE SUMMER WAS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, I BROUGHT THE VAN TO MY MECHANIC AND AN A/C LEAK TEST WAS PERFORMED. $961.91 LATER, THE A/C CONDENSER WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY PARTS FOR I...

Jul 31, 2006 Tires 123,477 mi

GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLE TREAD---P215 70R15 SIDEWALL BLEW OUT ---25000 MILES---VERTICAL STRAIGHT LINE FAILURE-- INSIDE OUT IN NATURE. *JB

Jul 31, 2006 Tires 123,477 mi

GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TRIPLE TREAD---P215 70R15 SIDEWALL BLEW OUT ---25000 MILES---VERTICAL STRAIGHT LINE FAILURE-- INSIDE OUT IN NATURE. *JB

Jun 28, 2006 Structure 47,000 mi

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 WH...

Jun 28, 2006 Structure 47,000 mi

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 WH...

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, THEN FAILED ALTOGETHER. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, THEN FAILED ALTOGETHER. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, THEN FAILED ALTOGETHER. *JB

Jun 27, 2006 Exterior Lighting 36,000 mi

REAR BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN WORKING INTERMITTENTLY, THEN FAILED ALTOGETHER. *JB

Jun 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILING AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, PONTIAC MONTANA 2002, WITH A COST OF 700.00 PLUS. INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ALL G.M DEALERS OF THIS DEFECT,WITH NO RECALL TO REPAIR. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS STARTED IN CANADA FOR THIS DEFECT WITH MANY FAILURES OF THIS GASKET OR MANIFOLD ITSEL...

Jun 17, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS FAILING AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD, PONTIAC MONTANA 2002, WITH A COST OF 700.00 PLUS. INFORMATION WAS SENT TO ALL G.M DEALERS OF THIS DEFECT,WITH NO RECALL TO REPAIR. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT WAS STARTED IN CANADA FOR THIS DEFECT WITH MANY FAILURES OF THIS GASKET OR MANIFOLD ITSEL...

Jun 5, 2006 Structure 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, IT FELL OFF THE TOP AND BOTTOM TRACK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND IS MAKING THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

Jun 5, 2006 Structure 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR, IT FELL OFF THE TOP AND BOTTOM TRACK. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND IS MAKING THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED.

May 16, 2006 Equipment

(1) BOUGHT VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. JUST BEFORE 32,000 MILES, THE A/C STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR. THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK IN IT. (2) VEHICLE NOW HAS ONLY ABOUT 75,000 MILES ON IT. ONCE AGAIN, A/C STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR. DEALER IS TELLING US...

May 16, 2006 Equipment

(1) BOUGHT VEHICLE AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT. JUST BEFORE 32,000 MILES, THE A/C STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR. THE CONDENSER WAS REPLACED DUE TO A CRACK IN IT. (2) VEHICLE NOW HAS ONLY ABOUT 75,000 MILES ON IT. ONCE AGAIN, A/C STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR. DEALER IS TELLING US...

May 8, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, ON NEWLY PURCHASED SNOW TIRES, ROAD DEBRIS WAS NOTICED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR INSPECTION AND ALL FOUR TIRES SHOWED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE SIDEWALL. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES WITH THE SAME BRAND, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE...

May 8, 2006 Tires 36,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, ON NEWLY PURCHASED SNOW TIRES, ROAD DEBRIS WAS NOTICED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD FOR INSPECTION AND ALL FOUR TIRES SHOWED TREAD SEPARATION ON THE SIDEWALL. AFTER REPLACING THE TIRES WITH THE SAME BRAND, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OPERATE...

Apr 19, 2006 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SEAT COMES UNLATCHED WITHOUT ANY CAUSE OR WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE SEAT BELT IS CHECKED AND DOUBLE CHECKED EACH TIME IT IS LATCHED AND IT PASSES AS BEING LATCHED. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELT LATCH RELEASES THE SEAT BELT CAUSING THE DRIVER ...

Apr 19, 2006 Seat Belts 60,000 mi

THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SEAT COMES UNLATCHED WITHOUT ANY CAUSE OR WARNING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE SEAT BELT IS CHECKED AND DOUBLE CHECKED EACH TIME IT IS LATCHED AND IT PASSES AS BEING LATCHED. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE SEAT BELT LATCH RELEASES THE SEAT BELT CAUSING THE DRIVER ...

Apr 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKES, REVERSE AND TURNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTS OUT LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH NON WORKING LIGHTS IN THE REAR. IT HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SINCE I SEE MANY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD USING THE SAME LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM

Apr 5, 2006 Exterior Lighting

REAR BRAKES, REVERSE AND TURNING LIGHT ASSEMBLY SHORTS OUT LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITH NON WORKING LIGHTS IN THE REAR. IT HAS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT SINCE I SEE MANY VEHICLES ON THE ROAD USING THE SAME LIGHT ASSEMBLY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *NM

Mar 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

THERE ARE 2 MAIN SAFETY CONCERNS WITH MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THUNDER MINIVAN. FIRST, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT. EVEN WITH REPLACEMENT OF BULB AND FUSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. FROM RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND A COMMON PROBLEM. T...

Mar 20, 2006 Visibility 56,000 mi

THERE ARE 2 MAIN SAFETY CONCERNS WITH MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THUNDER MINIVAN. FIRST, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT. EVEN WITH REPLACEMENT OF BULB AND FUSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. FROM RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND A COMMON PROBLEM. T...

Mar 20, 2006 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

THERE ARE 2 MAIN SAFETY CONCERNS WITH MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THUNDER MINIVAN. FIRST, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT. EVEN WITH REPLACEMENT OF BULB AND FUSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. FROM RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND A COMMON PROBLEM. T...

Mar 20, 2006 Visibility 56,000 mi

THERE ARE 2 MAIN SAFETY CONCERNS WITH MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA THUNDER MINIVAN. FIRST, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE LIGHT HAS GONE OUT. EVEN WITH REPLACEMENT OF BULB AND FUSE, THE BRAKE LIGHT WILL NOT WORK. FROM RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN DEFECT AND A COMMON PROBLEM. T...

Mar 10, 2006 Equipment

MY VAN ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT ON IT, I HAVE ONLY PURCHASED GM VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS SO EARLY IN THE MILEAGE. MY REPAIR MAN IS TELLING ME HE IS SEEING THIS MORE AND MORE IN 02 MONTANA'S AND IT WILL COST OVER $900.00 TO REPAIR. WILL THERE BE A RECALL ...

Mar 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

CORROSION INSIDE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS CAUSED BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. ONLY CENTER BRAKE LIGHT BAR IS FUNCTIONAL. *NM

Mar 10, 2006 Equipment

MY VAN ONLY HAD 70,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WENT OUT ON IT, I HAVE ONLY PURCHASED GM VEHICLES AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS SO EARLY IN THE MILEAGE. MY REPAIR MAN IS TELLING ME HE IS SEEING THIS MORE AND MORE IN 02 MONTANA'S AND IT WILL COST OVER $900.00 TO REPAIR. WILL THERE BE A RECALL ...

Mar 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

CORROSION INSIDE TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY HAS CAUSED BOTH REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL. ONLY CENTER BRAKE LIGHT BAR IS FUNCTIONAL. *NM

Dec 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN RIDING IN THE REAR SEATS, WHERE THESE DOORS ARE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE SERVICE DEA...

Dec 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT WARNING. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN RIDING IN THE REAR SEATS, WHERE THESE DOORS ARE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SEEN BY THE SERVICE DEA...

Oct 12, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. THEY ARE RECESSED DOWN TOO FAR AND RECEIVE NO HEAT FROM THE DEFROSTER TO KEEP THEM FROM FREEZING UP. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. THEY ARE RECESSED DOWN TOO FAR AND RECEIVE NO HEAT FROM THE DEFROSTER TO KEEP THEM FROM FREEZING UP. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. THEY ARE RECESSED DOWN TOO FAR AND RECEIVE NO HEAT FROM THE DEFROSTER TO KEEP THEM FROM FREEZING UP. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Visibility 37,000 mi

THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FREEZE UP IN THE WINTER, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE. THEY ARE RECESSED DOWN TOO FAR AND RECEIVE NO HEAT FROM THE DEFROSTER TO KEEP THEM FROM FREEZING UP. *JB

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

ON VERY HOT DAYS, CAR CRANKS BUT DOESN'T START. AFTER CAR IS AT OPERATING TEMP. SOMETINES IT STARTS AFTER SETTING FOR 5 MINUTES, LAST TIME HAD TO WAIT OVER 3 HOURS. AAA DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM EITHER.*AK

Aug 17, 2005 Electrical System 38,000 mi

ON VERY HOT DAYS, CAR CRANKS BUT DOESN'T START. AFTER CAR IS AT OPERATING TEMP. SOMETINES IT STARTS AFTER SETTING FOR 5 MINUTES, LAST TIME HAD TO WAIT OVER 3 HOURS. AAA DOESN'T UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM EITHER.*AK

Jul 31, 2005 Tires 54,347 mi

UPON WASHING MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN TODAY, I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GENERAL XP2000 GT - P215/70R15) HAS APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES OF SIDEWALL SEPARATION. I COMMUTE 2 HOURS TO WORK EACH DAY ON THE INTERSTATE AND WOULD NOT HAVE NOTICED THIS IF I HAD NOT BEEN WASHING MY TIRES. MY H...

Jul 31, 2005 Tires 54,347 mi

UPON WASHING MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN TODAY, I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE (GENERAL XP2000 GT - P215/70R15) HAS APPROXIMATELY 14 INCHES OF SIDEWALL SEPARATION. I COMMUTE 2 HOURS TO WORK EACH DAY ON THE INTERSTATE AND WOULD NOT HAVE NOTICED THIS IF I HAD NOT BEEN WASHING MY TIRES. MY H...

Jul 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

BACK TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS ALLOW WATER TO RUN INTO THEM CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS IN RAIN.

Jul 20, 2005 Exterior Lighting 51,000 mi

BACK TAIL/BRAKE LIGHTS ALLOW WATER TO RUN INTO THEM CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS IN RAIN.

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

STOP LAMP BULBS ARE SHORTING OUT AT CONNECTOR TO SOCKETS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SO FAR. TWICE ON THE LEFT SIDE AND ONCE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE RESULT IS A MELTED BASE ON OEM BULBS WITH PLASTIC BASES AND AN INOERABLE BRAKE LIGHT. FREQUENT FAILURES OF STOP LAMPS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. S...

Jun 3, 2005 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

STOP LAMP BULBS ARE SHORTING OUT AT CONNECTOR TO SOCKETS. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES SO FAR. TWICE ON THE LEFT SIDE AND ONCE ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE RESULT IS A MELTED BASE ON OEM BULBS WITH PLASTIC BASES AND AN INOERABLE BRAKE LIGHT. FREQUENT FAILURES OF STOP LAMPS CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD. S...

May 29, 2005 Air Bags

WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO START MY VAN, THE PASSENGER SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAD BEEN STAYING ON FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE INCIDENT AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

May 29, 2005 Air Bags

WHEN I TURNED THE KEY TO START MY VAN, THE PASSENGER SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT HAD BEEN STAYING ON FOR A FEW DAYS PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A CAUSE FOR THE INCIDENT AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM.

May 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: ABS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC SAID THE SENSOR AND ROD THAT ENGAGES THE ANTILOCK BRAKES HAD CORRODED. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER CONSUMER'S WARRANTY. THE ...

May 24, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40,000 mi

DT: ABS. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE CAR STARTED TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC SAID THE SENSOR AND ROD THAT ENGAGES THE ANTILOCK BRAKES HAD CORRODED. THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER CONSUMER'S WARRANTY. THE ...

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 MONTANA GASKET WAS FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*MR TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ON THE MINIVAN. HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER SMALLER REPAIRS, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVE WERE DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERROR. *BF

May 16, 2005 Power Train

2002 MONTANA GASKET WAS FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*MR TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ON THE MINIVAN. HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER SMALLER REPAIRS, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVE WERE DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERROR. *BF

May 16, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

2002 MONTANA GASKET WAS FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*MR TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ON THE MINIVAN. HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER SMALLER REPAIRS, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVE WERE DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERROR. *BF

May 16, 2005 Power Train

2002 MONTANA GASKET WAS FAULTY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED.*MR TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ON THE MINIVAN. HAVE ALSO HAD OTHER SMALLER REPAIRS, WHICH CONSUMER BELIEVE WERE DUE TO MANUFACTURER ERROR. *BF

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACT STATES: 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA OUT OF WARRANTY. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTEANCE, OIL CHANGE, ETC. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED CONTACT THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, AND THEY AGREED TO PAY $200.00 FOR PARTS. CONT...

May 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONTACT STATES: 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA OUT OF WARRANTY. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR ROUTINE MAINTEANCE, OIL CHANGE, ETC. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT INFORMED CONTACT THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS, AND THEY AGREED TO PAY $200.00 FOR PARTS. CONT...

Apr 26, 2005 Visibility 20,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2002 MONTANA MINI VAN AS A NEW VEHICLE ON 11-02-2001, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THE PROBLEM STARTED AS A STARTLING, LOUD CRACKING NOISE WHICH OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER THE FIRST TWO YEARS. SINCE THEN, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS DURING HEAVY RAINSTORM; WATER STREAMS OUT OF C...

Apr 26, 2005 Visibility 20,000 mi

SINCE I BOUGHT MY 2002 MONTANA MINI VAN AS A NEW VEHICLE ON 11-02-2001, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD. THE PROBLEM STARTED AS A STARTLING, LOUD CRACKING NOISE WHICH OCCURRED RANDOMLY OVER THE FIRST TWO YEARS. SINCE THEN, THE WINDSHIELD LEAKS DURING HEAVY RAINSTORM; WATER STREAMS OUT OF C...

Feb 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM THE GASKET. *JB

Feb 20, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 40,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED AND ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING FROM THE GASKET. *JB

Feb 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 55,900 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BREAK HER WRIST. WHEN SHE PUT HER HAND ON THE HANDLE AND PULLED IT BACK THE DOOR BEGAN TO SLIDE BACK. WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGERS HAND WAS BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR CAUSING THE WRIST TO SNAP. THERE IS NO AUTO REVERSE, ONCE IT...

Feb 7, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 55,900 mi

THE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BREAK HER WRIST. WHEN SHE PUT HER HAND ON THE HANDLE AND PULLED IT BACK THE DOOR BEGAN TO SLIDE BACK. WHILE GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE PASSENGERS HAND WAS BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND DOOR CAUSING THE WRIST TO SNAP. THERE IS NO AUTO REVERSE, ONCE IT...

Jan 21, 2005 Air Bags

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA: THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *NM

Jan 21, 2005 Air Bags

2002 PONTIAC MONTANA: THE PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR *NM

Jan 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. INTERNAL LEAK ALLOWING COOLANT TO CONTAMINATE OIL. ALSO, THE REAR BEARING REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES. *AK

Jan 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,000 mi

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. INTERNAL LEAK ALLOWING COOLANT TO CONTAMINATE OIL. ALSO, THE REAR BEARING REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES. *AK

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE PURCHASE, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY OPEN AND CLOSE AT WILL. HAVE HAD REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ON A NUMBER OCCASIONS. IT WORKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN STARTS OVER AGAIN. NOW, I'VE SHUT OFF...

Dec 27, 2004 Visibility 12,000 mi

DURING COOL OR COLD MOIST DAYS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER SYSTEM WILL ONLY CLEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ABOUT 50% OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALER STATES THERE IS NO FIX. I HAVE HAD THREE NEAR MISSES BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE A VEHICLE COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT.*AK

Dec 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

SINCE PURCHASE, HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BOTH PASSENGER SLIDING DOORS. THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR WOULD CONSTANTLY OPEN AND CLOSE AT WILL. HAVE HAD REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP ON A NUMBER OCCASIONS. IT WORKS FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME AND THEN STARTS OVER AGAIN. NOW, I'VE SHUT OFF...

Dec 27, 2004 Visibility 12,000 mi

DURING COOL OR COLD MOIST DAYS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER SYSTEM WILL ONLY CLEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE AND ABOUT 50% OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE. THE DEALER STATES THERE IS NO FIX. I HAVE HAD THREE NEAR MISSES BECAUSE I COULDN'T SEE A VEHICLE COMING FROM MY LEFT FRONT.*AK

Nov 9, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEAT RECLINER ADJUSTMENT LEVER INTERFERES WITH THE SEAT BELT. *NM THE CONSUMERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT CATCH ON THE LEVER. *TC

Nov 9, 2004 Seat Belts

THE SEAT RECLINER ADJUSTMENT LEVER INTERFERES WITH THE SEAT BELT. *NM THE CONSUMERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT CATCH ON THE LEVER. *TC

Nov 4, 2004 Power Train 42,541 mi

MY FAMILY TOOK OUR VAN ON A WEEK LONG VACATION TO FLORIDA WHILE I STAYED AT HOME. RIGHT AFTER THEY LEFT MY WIFE CALLED TO SAY THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON IN THE DASH. I CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET AN IDEA OF HOW BAD THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE AND HE INDICATED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE TOO BAD BUT GET IT LO...

Nov 4, 2004 Unknown Or Other 42,541 mi

MY FAMILY TOOK OUR VAN ON A WEEK LONG VACATION TO FLORIDA WHILE I STAYED AT HOME. RIGHT AFTER THEY LEFT MY WIFE CALLED TO SAY THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON IN THE DASH. I CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET AN IDEA OF HOW BAD THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE AND HE INDICATED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE TOO BAD BUT GET IT LO...

Nov 4, 2004 Power Train 42,541 mi

MY FAMILY TOOK OUR VAN ON A WEEK LONG VACATION TO FLORIDA WHILE I STAYED AT HOME. RIGHT AFTER THEY LEFT MY WIFE CALLED TO SAY THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON IN THE DASH. I CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET AN IDEA OF HOW BAD THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE AND HE INDICATED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE TOO BAD BUT GET IT LO...

Nov 4, 2004 Unknown Or Other 42,541 mi

MY FAMILY TOOK OUR VAN ON A WEEK LONG VACATION TO FLORIDA WHILE I STAYED AT HOME. RIGHT AFTER THEY LEFT MY WIFE CALLED TO SAY THAT THE ABS LIGHT WAS ON IN THE DASH. I CALLED A LOCAL MECHANIC TO GET AN IDEA OF HOW BAD THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE AND HE INDICATED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE TOO BAD BUT GET IT LO...

Oct 6, 2004 Seats Crash

WHILE DRIVING WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. . THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES. HOWEVER, CONSUMERS HEAD HIT THE HEAD REST AND HURT HER NECK. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT THE HEAD REST HAD MORE CUSHION THAN IT HAS. *AK

Oct 6, 2004 Seats Crash

WHILE DRIVING WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. . THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES. HOWEVER, CONSUMERS HEAD HIT THE HEAD REST AND HURT HER NECK. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT THE HEAD REST HAD MORE CUSHION THAN IT HAS. *AK

Sep 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

1) ALL FOUR DOORS (MINIVAN) BOTH THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND BOTH SLIDING DOOR LATCHES AND LOCK ASSEMBLIES ARE DEFECTIVE. DOORS DO NOT ALWAYS LATCH WHEN CLOSED AND ALSO WILL OPEN DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. HAVE HAD BOTH CASES OF DOORS NOT LATCHING WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE AND ALSO OPEN DURING OPERAT...

Sep 23, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages 52,000 mi

1) ALL FOUR DOORS (MINIVAN) BOTH THE DRIVER, PASSENGER AND BOTH SLIDING DOOR LATCHES AND LOCK ASSEMBLIES ARE DEFECTIVE. DOORS DO NOT ALWAYS LATCH WHEN CLOSED AND ALSO WILL OPEN DURING OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE. HAVE HAD BOTH CASES OF DOORS NOT LATCHING WHEN TRYING TO CLOSE AND ALSO OPEN DURING OPERAT...

Aug 23, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A PONTAIC MONTANA FROM ROGERS PONTAIC IN CHICAGO IN MARCH 2002. IN MAY OF 2003 I BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE FRIST OCCASION OCCURED IN MAY OF 2003.(REPAIRED,BUT THE VECHICLE DID NOT OPERATE THE WAY I THOUGHT IT SHOULD) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PONTAIC DEALER - GRO...

Aug 23, 2004 Power Train

I PURCHASED A PONTAIC MONTANA FROM ROGERS PONTAIC IN CHICAGO IN MARCH 2002. IN MAY OF 2003 I BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE TROUBLE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THE FRIST OCCASION OCCURED IN MAY OF 2003.(REPAIRED,BUT THE VECHICLE DID NOT OPERATE THE WAY I THOUGHT IT SHOULD) I TOOK IT BACK TO THE PONTAIC DEALER - GRO...

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags 70,100 mi

RECALL 02V222000, AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 23, 2004 Air Bags 70,100 mi

RECALL 02V222000, AIR BAG MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT IN CLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE ABS SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK (THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ALWAYS ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKING) *SC *JB

Jun 4, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE ABS SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK (THE ABS LIGHT DID NOT ALWAYS ILLUMINATE WHEN BRAKING) *SC *JB

Jun 2, 2004 Tires 35,000 mi

GENERAL TIRES, XP200 , P215/70R15. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION, AND DEVELOPING A BULGE IN BOTH REAR TIRES. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Tires 35,000 mi

GENERAL TIRES, XP200 , P215/70R15. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING TREAD SEPARATION, AND DEVELOPING A BULGE IN BOTH REAR TIRES. *AK

Jun 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING A LOW SPEED ON THREE SEPERATE TIMES. FIRST TIME WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT TURN AFTER TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGE TO GREEN. THE SAME THING HAPPEND A SECOND TIME AS I PULL INTO A GAS STATION. THIS THIRD TIME HAPPEND AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE...

Jun 1, 2004 Electrical System 27,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING A LOW SPEED ON THREE SEPERATE TIMES. FIRST TIME WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT TURN AFTER TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGE TO GREEN. THE SAME THING HAPPEND A SECOND TIME AS I PULL INTO A GAS STATION. THIS THIRD TIME HAPPEND AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE...

Jun 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 27,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING A LOW SPEED ON THREE SEPERATE TIMES. FIRST TIME WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT TURN AFTER TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGE TO GREEN. THE SAME THING HAPPEND A SECOND TIME AS I PULL INTO A GAS STATION. THIS THIRD TIME HAPPEND AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE...

Jun 1, 2004 Electrical System 27,000 mi

ENGINE STOPPED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING A LOW SPEED ON THREE SEPERATE TIMES. FIRST TIME WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A RIGHT TURN AFTER TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGE TO GREEN. THE SAME THING HAPPEND A SECOND TIME AS I PULL INTO A GAS STATION. THIS THIRD TIME HAPPEND AS I WAS LOOKING FOR PARKING SPACE...

Apr 28, 2004 Equipment 35,000 mi

THE VAN WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING SENSOR TO INDICATE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSING. THIS RESULTED IN TODDLER'S FOOT BEING TRAPPED IN THE SLIDING DOOR WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. THE TODDLER ONLY SUSTAINED A SCRATCH BECAUSE HE WAS WEARING WINTER BOOTS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Apr 28, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

THE VAN WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING SENSOR TO INDICATE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSING. THIS RESULTED IN TODDLER'S FOOT BEING TRAPPED IN THE SLIDING DOOR WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. THE TODDLER ONLY SUSTAINED A SCRATCH BECAUSE HE WAS WEARING WINTER BOOTS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Apr 28, 2004 Equipment 35,000 mi

THE VAN WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING SENSOR TO INDICATE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSING. THIS RESULTED IN TODDLER'S FOOT BEING TRAPPED IN THE SLIDING DOOR WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. THE TODDLER ONLY SUSTAINED A SCRATCH BECAUSE HE WAS WEARING WINTER BOOTS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Apr 28, 2004 Structure 35,000 mi

THE VAN WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A WARNING SENSOR TO INDICATE WHEN THE SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSING. THIS RESULTED IN TODDLER'S FOOT BEING TRAPPED IN THE SLIDING DOOR WHEN IT WAS CLOSED. THE TODDLER ONLY SUSTAINED A SCRATCH BECAUSE HE WAS WEARING WINTER BOOTS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train 52,378 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT OF MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALREADY PUT 4 NEW TIRES ON IT AND ALSO NEW BRAKES AND SHOES ALL AROUND. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THERE WAS 35,000 ON THE VAN.*AK

Apr 17, 2004 Power Train 52,378 mi

THE TRANSMISSION IS OUT OF MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE ALREADY PUT 4 NEW TIRES ON IT AND ALSO NEW BRAKES AND SHOES ALL AROUND. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THERE WAS 35,000 ON THE VAN.*AK

Mar 9, 2004 Visibility 38,460 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED ON HIGH SPEED. HOWEVER, WHEN ON A LOW SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DUE TO CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION. *AK

Mar 9, 2004 Visibility 38,460 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT WINDSHIELD WIPER PROBLEM. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED ON HIGH SPEED. HOWEVER, WHEN ON A LOW SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS DUE TO CIRCUIT BOARD CORROSION. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REFILLED WITH COOLANT EVERY WEEK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP,AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK

Feb 12, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

RADIATOR NEEDED TO BE REFILLED WITH COOLANT EVERY WEEK. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP,AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED. *AK

Feb 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET THE VEHICLES ABS BRAKES ACTIVATED WHEN THEY WERE NOT NEEDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Feb 5, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE GROUND WAS WET THE VEHICLES ABS BRAKES ACTIVATED WHEN THEY WERE NOT NEEDED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Jan 23, 2004 Wheels 17,548 mi

OWNER PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET RIM WHICH CRACKED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. WHEN VIEWING FROM THE INSIDE THE CRACK WAS VISIBLE. SPEEDY ,THE RIM MFR. REFUSED TO PAY FOR SHIPMENT OF THE DAMAGED RIM. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Structure 500 mi

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 BEE...

Jan 23, 2004 Wheels 17,548 mi

OWNER PURCHASED AN AFTER MARKET RIM WHICH CRACKED WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING. WHEN VIEWING FROM THE INSIDE THE CRACK WAS VISIBLE. SPEEDY ,THE RIM MFR. REFUSED TO PAY FOR SHIPMENT OF THE DAMAGED RIM. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

Jan 23, 2004 Structure 500 mi

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 BEE...

Jan 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES PEDAL WOULD TRAVEL TO FLOORBOARD. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

MY VEHICHLE IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY AND ONLY HAS 1200 MILES . IF THE VAN IS PARKED FOR MORE THAN A DAY THEN IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM TO CALL THE FACTORY FOR HELP BUT I DOUBT IF THEY WILL DO SO.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

MY VEHICHLE IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY AND ONLY HAS 1200 MILES . IF THE VAN IS PARKED FOR MORE THAN A DAY THEN IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM TO CALL THE FACTORY FOR HELP BUT I DOUBT IF THEY WILL DO SO.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THERE ARE MODULES THAT WE KEEP HAVING TROUBLE WITH. THEY LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS WHILE DRIVING, LOCK IN IGNITION KEY RECEIVER, TURN ON AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND DISENGAGE THEM, SHOW "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT, ETC..I AM TOLD THEY CONTROL THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO. THEY ARE A VITAL PART TO THE CAR\\'S SAFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THERE ARE MODULES THAT WE KEEP HAVING TROUBLE WITH. THEY LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS WHILE DRIVING, LOCK IN IGNITION KEY RECEIVER, TURN ON AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND DISENGAGE THEM, SHOW "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT, ETC..I AM TOLD THEY CONTROL THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO. THEY ARE A VITAL PART TO THE CAR\\'S SAFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. INTERNAL LEAK ALLOWING COOLANT TO CONTAMINATE OIL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE GAS TANK IS 1/2 TO ALMOST FULL, THE FUEL WILL THUMP AGAINST THE ENDS OF THE TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP OR MOVES FORWARD. THERE IS AN OPEN TAC SINCE MAY 2002 AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE MORE MONTANAS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS INVOLVED. NO SOLUTION AS OF YET, AND I AM GETTING...

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 22,575 mi

REAR DRIVER\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'S SIDE DOOR WAS MISALIGNED ABS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND ALSO DISABLE MY AWD SYTSTEM TWO DAYS AFTER GETTING THE ABS SENSOR FIXED MY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING WENT OUT AND HAD TO WAIT 3 DAYS JUST TO GET TAHT FIXED.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

MY VEHICHLE IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY AND ONLY HAS 1200 MILES . IF THE VAN IS PARKED FOR MORE THAN A DAY THEN IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM TO CALL THE FACTORY FOR HELP BUT I DOUBT IF THEY WILL DO SO.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

MY VEHICHLE IS ON IT'S FOURTH BATTERY AND ONLY HAS 1200 MILES . IF THE VAN IS PARKED FOR MORE THAN A DAY THEN IT DRAINS THE BATTERY. THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I TOLD THEM TO CALL THE FACTORY FOR HELP BUT I DOUBT IF THEY WILL DO SO.

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train

THERE ARE MODULES THAT WE KEEP HAVING TROUBLE WITH. THEY LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS WHILE DRIVING, LOCK IN IGNITION KEY RECEIVER, TURN ON AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND DISENGAGE THEM, SHOW "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT, ETC..I AM TOLD THEY CONTROL THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO. THEY ARE A VITAL PART TO THE CAR\\'S SAFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

THERE ARE MODULES THAT WE KEEP HAVING TROUBLE WITH. THEY LOCK & UNLOCK DOORS WHILE DRIVING, LOCK IN IGNITION KEY RECEIVER, TURN ON AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT AND DISENGAGE THEM, SHOW "SERVICE ENGINE" LIGHT, ETC..I AM TOLD THEY CONTROL THE HEADLIGHTS ALSO. THEY ARE A VITAL PART TO THE CAR\\'S SAFT...

Jan 15, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Suspension

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Structure

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Equipment

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.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAK. INTERNAL LEAK ALLOWING COOLANT TO CONTAMINATE OIL.

Jan 15, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Exterior Lighting 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Visibility 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Power Train 56,000 mi

WE OUGHT THE VAN AS A PROGRAM WITH 20,000 MILES ON IT,WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH THE POWER WINDOWS WOULD NOT WORK ALL THE TIME MEANING SOMETIMES THEY WORK AND SOMETIMES THEY DONT. SAME THING FOR THE INTERIOR LIGHTS. IN THE SUMMER OF 2003 THE AIR CONDITION DEVELOPED A SLOE LEAK THAT PROGRESSED WITHIN WEE...

Jan 15, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN THE GAS TANK IS 1/2 TO ALMOST FULL, THE FUEL WILL THUMP AGAINST THE ENDS OF THE TANK WHEN THE VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP OR MOVES FORWARD. THERE IS AN OPEN TAC SINCE MAY 2002 AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THERE ARE MORE MONTANAS AS WELL AS OTHER MODELS INVOLVED. NO SOLUTION AS OF YET, AND I AM GETTING...

Nov 4, 2003 Visibility

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WINDOWS FOGGING UP. *MR THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHERE SHE FELT A DRAFT ON HER LEGS AND SET THE RECIRCULATION MODE TO INSIDE AIR AND SET THE BLOWER ON #TWO. ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP. THE BLOWER WAS TURNED ON HIGH, THE DEFROSTER WERE TURNED ON W...

Nov 4, 2003 Visibility

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE WINDOWS FOGGING UP. *MR THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING WHERE SHE FELT A DRAFT ON HER LEGS AND SET THE RECIRCULATION MODE TO INSIDE AIR AND SET THE BLOWER ON #TWO. ALL OF A SUDDEN, ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP. THE BLOWER WAS TURNED ON HIGH, THE DEFROSTER WERE TURNED ON W...

Oct 27, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 34,800 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY. WHEN YOU GO TO SHUT THE DOOR IT CLOSES ALMOST SHUTTING AND OPENING BACK UP AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN HAVING TO RESHUT THE DOOR HAVE HAD THE DOOR REPAIRED 3 TIMES AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK.*AK

Oct 27, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 34,800 mi

MY AUTOMATIC SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON MY 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA DOES NOT SHUT PROPERLY. WHEN YOU GO TO SHUT THE DOOR IT CLOSES ALMOST SHUTTING AND OPENING BACK UP AUTOMATICALLY RESULTING IN HAVING TO RESHUT THE DOOR HAVE HAD THE DOOR REPAIRED 3 TIMES AND IT STILL DOES NOT WORK.*AK

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ASSISTANCE (TIS REQUEST TIS03-007115 DGD CLOSED).*MR VEHICLE HAD URINE ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPT. STATED THE COOLANT WENT BAD AND LEAKED INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THEY REMOVED THE A/C, HEAT UNIT, VENT AND DUCTS BUT THE SMELL RETURNED. CONSU...

Oct 15, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

ASSISTANCE (TIS REQUEST TIS03-007115 DGD CLOSED).*MR VEHICLE HAD URINE ODOR COMING THROUGH THE VENT IN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE SERVICE DEPT. STATED THE COOLANT WENT BAD AND LEAKED INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. THEY REMOVED THE A/C, HEAT UNIT, VENT AND DUCTS BUT THE SMELL RETURNED. CONSU...

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

URINE ODOR COMING IN THROUGH VENTILATION INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN. DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT AND PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. WAS TOLD IT THE COOLANT IS GOING BAD AND IS LEAKING INTO THE VENTS. *JB

Oct 2, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 18,000 mi

URINE ODOR COMING IN THROUGH VENTILATION INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE VAN. DEALER SUPPOSEDLY FIXED IT AND PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED FOR THE THIRD TIME. WAS TOLD IT THE COOLANT IS GOING BAD AND IS LEAKING INTO THE VENTS. *JB

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM CAUSING A "URINE" SMELL TO ENTER THE PASSENGER CABIN. PASSENGERS ARE COUGHING AND HAVE CONSTANT HEADACHES. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 29, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

COOLANT IS LEAKING INTO THE VENTILATION SYSTEM CAUSING A "URINE" SMELL TO ENTER THE PASSENGER CABIN. PASSENGERS ARE COUGHING AND HAVE CONSTANT HEADACHES. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. *AK

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,900 mi

LEAKING GAS TANK FOR 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. TANK LINER IS MADE OF PLASTIC. INFORMED THAT THERE IS A 'NATIONAL BACK ORDER" FOR THESE TANKS. OTHER CONSUEMRS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. LEAK APPEARED AT 9900 MILES. VEHICLE UNDER MFR. WARRANTY.

Sep 11, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline 9,900 mi

LEAKING GAS TANK FOR 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA. TANK LINER IS MADE OF PLASTIC. INFORMED THAT THERE IS A 'NATIONAL BACK ORDER" FOR THESE TANKS. OTHER CONSUEMRS MAY HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS. LEAK APPEARED AT 9900 MILES. VEHICLE UNDER MFR. WARRANTY.

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60,00 MILES. *AK

Sep 3, 2003 Power Train 60,000 mi

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 60,00 MILES. *AK

Sep 2, 2003 Structure 13,180 mi

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

Sep 2, 2003 Structure 13,180 mi

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

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUST DIE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 14, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL JUST DIE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP CANNOT LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

Jul 10, 2003 Tires 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. GENERAL XP2000GT, SIZE# P21570R/15, DOT#ACM3KN12801. *AK PH *JB

Jul 10, 2003 Tires 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE BACK LEFT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. GENERAL XP2000GT, SIZE# P21570R/15, DOT#ACM3KN12801. *AK PH *JB

Jun 11, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR RELEASED AND CLOSED A SMALL CHILD'S HAND IN IT. AS A RESULT, CHILDS HAND WAS STUCK IN DOOR, AND DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. CONSUMER HAD TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *AK

Jun 11, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR RELEASED AND CLOSED A SMALL CHILD'S HAND IN IT. AS A RESULT, CHILDS HAND WAS STUCK IN DOOR, AND DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. CONSUMER HAD TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *AK

Mar 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. *NLM WHEN THE ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BRAKE SAFELY, AND THE FOUR/ALL WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WILL...

Mar 21, 2003 Power Train 8,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. *NLM WHEN THE ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BRAKE SAFELY, AND THE FOUR/ALL WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WILL...

Mar 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. *NLM WHEN THE ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BRAKE SAFELY, AND THE FOUR/ALL WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WILL...

Mar 21, 2003 Power Train 8,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT AND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CONSUMER STATED THAT AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN THE SNOW. *NLM WHEN THE ABS IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT BRAKE SAFELY, AND THE FOUR/ALL WHEEL DRIVE WILL NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WILL...

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS LIGHT BECAME INOPERATIVE AND DISABLED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. *JB *TS

Mar 6, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS LIGHT BECAME INOPERATIVE AND DISABLED THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. *JB *TS

Dec 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WITH NO WARNING THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WILL STICK AND IT WILL BE HARD TO OPEN FOR THE CONSUMER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Dec 10, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER STATES THAT WITH NO WARNING THE REAR SLIDING DOOR WILL STICK AND IT WILL BE HARD TO OPEN FOR THE CONSUMER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS

Nov 20, 2002 Structure

DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ALARM GOES OFF WHILE BEING CLOSED. THE DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS OPEN. THE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT AND THE VEHICLE ALLOWS YOU TO DRIVE WITH IT IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALL 4 TIRES HAD BUBBLES ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Structure

DRIVER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR ALARM GOES OFF WHILE BEING CLOSED. THE DOOR WILL NOT ALWAYS OPEN. THE DOOR DOES NOT SHUT AND THE VEHICLE ALLOWS YOU TO DRIVE WITH IT IN THE OPEN POSITION. ALL 4 TIRES HAD BUBBLES ALL 4 TIRES WERE REPLACED. DT

Sep 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN SHIFT VEHICLE FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.*AK

Sep 19, 2002 Power Train

CONSUMER CAN SHIFT VEHICLE FROM PARK WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKE PEDAL.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING REAR SLIDING PASSENGER'S DOOR WILL OPEN, AND CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Sep 4, 2002 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING REAR SLIDING PASSENGER'S DOOR WILL OPEN, AND CONSUMER WILL HAVE TO PULL OVER TO CLOSE THE DOOR. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Equipment

CAR DID NOT COME WITH AN ASHTRAY AND NONE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS AVAILABLE IN THAT MODEL THIS YEAR. WHAT THE DEALER OFFERED WAS A PLACE IN ASHTRAY TO GO IN THE CUPHOLDER. THIS I TOOK AS A REPLACEMENT TO THE UN-OFFERED AND NOT AVAILABLE ASHTRAY. HOWEVER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER GETTING THIS NEW CAR...

Aug 29, 2002 Equipment

CAR DID NOT COME WITH AN ASHTRAY AND NONE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER IS AVAILABLE IN THAT MODEL THIS YEAR. WHAT THE DEALER OFFERED WAS A PLACE IN ASHTRAY TO GO IN THE CUPHOLDER. THIS I TOOK AS A REPLACEMENT TO THE UN-OFFERED AND NOT AVAILABLE ASHTRAY. HOWEVER SEVERAL WEEKS AFTER GETTING THIS NEW CAR...

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS. CONSUMER HAD TO CONSTANTLY PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK CONSUMER ADDS DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *TT

Jul 9, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING ON WET PAVEMENT CONSUMER STEPPED ON BRAKES AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS. CONSUMER HAD TO CONSTANTLY PRESS BRAKE PEDAL TO GET VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. *AK CONSUMER ADDS DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER FOUND NOTHING WRONG. *TT

Jul 5, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH WHILE CROSSING A BRIDGE. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO STEEL SUPER STRUCTURE OF BRIDGE. VEHICLE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE CRASH, AND VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE STEERING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK MANUF...

Jul 5, 2002 Suspension Crash

VEHICLE WAS GOING 15-20 MPH WHILE CROSSING A BRIDGE. FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL ARM BROKE IN HALF WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO STEEL SUPER STRUCTURE OF BRIDGE. VEHICLE DIDN'T HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THE CRASH, AND VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE STEERING. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK MANUF...

Jun 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH FROM BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, AND WITHOUT BRAKING CONSUMER WAS PUSHED 20 FEET INTO A UTILITY TRUCK. *AK DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT, BUT DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. *SLC

Jun 4, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH FROM BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING 60 MPH, AND WITHOUT BRAKING CONSUMER WAS PUSHED 20 FEET INTO A UTILITY TRUCK. *AK DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG CAME OUT, BUT DID NOT DEPLOY, CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. *SLC

Apr 24, 2002 Seats

WHEN FOLDING MIDDLE ROW SEATS THERE WERE NO ANCHORS TO FLOOR AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Apr 24, 2002 Seats

WHEN FOLDING MIDDLE ROW SEATS THERE WERE NO ANCHORS TO FLOOR AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES IN A CRASH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Feb 15, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, WIPER BEARLY TAKES THE SNOW AND PUSHED IT BETWEEN HOOD AND WINDSHIELD, FORMING A BUILDUP OF ICE THAT SLOWS THE WIPER FROM WORKING. WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM.

Feb 15, 2002 Visibility

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING, WIPER BEARLY TAKES THE SNOW AND PUSHED IT BETWEEN HOOD AND WINDSHIELD, FORMING A BUILDUP OF ICE THAT SLOWS THE WIPER FROM WORKING. WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ENGINEERING PROBLEM.

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL THEN JUMP INTO GEAR, DEALER WAS CONTACTED, REPLACED TRANSMISSIOM, CONSUMER STATED THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM

Feb 13, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL THEN JUMP INTO GEAR, DEALER WAS CONTACTED, REPLACED TRANSMISSIOM, CONSUMER STATED THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. NLM

Aug 16, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

Aug 16, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK