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May 20, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Van crashed with damage to the front when it ran off the road and went into a culvert/ditch and air bags did not deploy resulting in paralyzation of the wife of the owner after van had been apparently donated to Charity Cars as junk vehicle or salvage vehicle. Vehicle was apparently repaired by towi...

May 20, 2022 Air Bags Crash

Van crashed with damage to the front when it ran off the road and went into a culvert/ditch and air bags did not deploy resulting in paralyzation of the wife of the owner after van had been apparently donated to Charity Cars as junk vehicle or salvage vehicle. Vehicle was apparently repaired by towi...

Nov 11, 2018 Air Bags Crash 2,360,000 mi

I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND HIT A TRUCK BROADSIDE. I ENDED UP HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. NOT ONLY WAS MY SEATBELT INEFFECTIVE, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN. I DID SUSTAIN CHEST INJURY. IRAN A STOP SIGN IN TOWN.

Nov 11, 2018 Seat Belts Crash 2,360,000 mi

I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND HIT A TRUCK BROADSIDE. I ENDED UP HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. NOT ONLY WAS MY SEATBELT INEFFECTIVE, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN. I DID SUSTAIN CHEST INJURY. IRAN A STOP SIGN IN TOWN.

Nov 11, 2018 Air Bags Crash 2,360,000 mi

I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND HIT A TRUCK BROADSIDE. I ENDED UP HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. NOT ONLY WAS MY SEATBELT INEFFECTIVE, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN. I DID SUSTAIN CHEST INJURY. IRAN A STOP SIGN IN TOWN.

Nov 11, 2018 Seat Belts Crash 2,360,000 mi

I WAS IN A ACCIDENT AND HIT A TRUCK BROADSIDE. I ENDED UP HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. NOT ONLY WAS MY SEATBELT INEFFECTIVE, BUT THE AIRBAG DID NOT OPEN. I DID SUSTAIN CHEST INJURY. IRAN A STOP SIGN IN TOWN.

Apr 11, 2018 Steering

WHILE IN A STATIONARY MODE AFTER PARKING TO GET AIR FOR MY TIRES, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. TOOK ABOUT 20 MINUTES WITH ASSISTANCE TO UNLOCK, THIS I FEEL IS UNSAFE WITH THE CLIMATE OF THE WORLD TODAY, YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET IN YOUR VEHICLE TURN IT ON AND BE ON YOUR WAY. NO IMAGE OR DOCUMENT T...

Apr 11, 2018 Steering

WHILE IN A STATIONARY MODE AFTER PARKING TO GET AIR FOR MY TIRES, THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED. TOOK ABOUT 20 MINUTES WITH ASSISTANCE TO UNLOCK, THIS I FEEL IS UNSAFE WITH THE CLIMATE OF THE WORLD TODAY, YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET IN YOUR VEHICLE TURN IT ON AND BE ON YOUR WAY. NO IMAGE OR DOCUMENT T...

Aug 1, 2017 Steering 216,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN WET CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING MADE AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE. THE DEALER (STOOPS BUICK GMC, 1251 QUAKER BLVD, PLAINFIELD, IN, 46168, 317-839-7771) ...

Aug 1, 2017 Steering 216,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN WET CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING MADE AN ABNORMAL WINDING NOISE. THE DEALER (STOOPS BUICK GMC, 1251 QUAKER BLVD, PLAINFIELD, IN, 46168, 317-839-7771) ...

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Jul 29, 2016 Electrical System

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Jul 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Jul 29, 2016 Air Bags

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Jul 29, 2016 Electrical System

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Jul 29, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System

CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.

Apr 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 149,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07349000 GM RECALL #06230 MY VAN IS LEAKING GAS AT THE INLET VALVE AND I SEE IS RECALLED AND CAUSE A FIRE. I NEED TO KNOW HOW I GET THIS RECAL FIXED ASAP. HAVE CHILDREN AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VAN OR LETTING THE CHILDREN RIDE IN MY VAN. SMELLS LIKE GASOLIN...

Apr 18, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 149,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07349000 GM RECALL #06230 MY VAN IS LEAKING GAS AT THE INLET VALVE AND I SEE IS RECALLED AND CAUSE A FIRE. I NEED TO KNOW HOW I GET THIS RECAL FIXED ASAP. HAVE CHILDREN AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VAN OR LETTING THE CHILDREN RIDE IN MY VAN. SMELLS LIKE GASOLIN...

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 128,000 mi

WE HAVE TO KEPT CHANGING THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE BACK BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING OUT EVER FEW WEEKS. WE EVEN WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW STOP SIGNAL SWITCH BUT THAT WASN'T IT. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE WIRING AND WHY THEY KEEP GOING OUT. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE WE B...

Jan 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 128,000 mi

WE HAVE TO KEPT CHANGING THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE BACK BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING OUT EVER FEW WEEKS. WE EVEN WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW STOP SIGNAL SWITCH BUT THAT WASN'T IT. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE WIRING AND WHY THEY KEEP GOING OUT. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE WE B...

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 128,000 mi

WE HAVE TO KEPT CHANGING THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE BACK BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING OUT EVER FEW WEEKS. WE EVEN WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW STOP SIGNAL SWITCH BUT THAT WASN'T IT. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE WIRING AND WHY THEY KEEP GOING OUT. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE WE B...

Jan 28, 2015 Exterior Lighting 128,000 mi

WE HAVE TO KEPT CHANGING THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN THE BACK BECAUSE THEY KEEP GOING OUT EVER FEW WEEKS. WE EVEN WENT AND BOUGHT A NEW STOP SIGNAL SWITCH BUT THAT WASN'T IT. WE WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE WIRING AND WHY THEY KEEP GOING OUT. WE HAVE HAD ISSUES SINCE WE B...

Jan 5, 2015 Air Bags 106,000 mi

BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS(INSIDE SEAT) DEPLOYED WITHOUT A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR COLLISION.. BOTH MY WIFE AND I WERE STRUCK WITH THE AIRBAGS. OUR 4 CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. NONE OF THEM WERE STRUCK DIRECTLY BUT THE NOISE INVOLVED WAS VERY LOUD AND POWDER WAS PRESENT IN TH...

Jan 5, 2015 Air Bags 106,000 mi

BOTH SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS(INSIDE SEAT) DEPLOYED WITHOUT A VEHICLE ACCIDENT OR COLLISION.. BOTH MY WIFE AND I WERE STRUCK WITH THE AIRBAGS. OUR 4 CHILDREN WERE IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF DEPLOYMENT. NONE OF THEM WERE STRUCK DIRECTLY BUT THE NOISE INVOLVED WAS VERY LOUD AND POWDER WAS PRESENT IN TH...

Jan 1, 2015 Engine 125,000 mi

AFTER HEADING HOME FROM TAKING MY SON TO THE ER, MY TEMP GAUGE STARTED TO RISE FAST TO THE RED LINES WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE STREET. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND SHUT MY ENGINE OFF. I GOT OUT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDER NEATH. COOLANT WAS POURING ALL OVER THE GROUND UNDER THE EN...

Jan 1, 2015 Engine 125,000 mi

AFTER HEADING HOME FROM TAKING MY SON TO THE ER, MY TEMP GAUGE STARTED TO RISE FAST TO THE RED LINES WHILE I WAS GOING DOWN THE STREET. I QUICKLY PULLED OVER, PUT IT IN PARK AND SHUT MY ENGINE OFF. I GOT OUT OUT OF THE CAR AND LOOKED UNDER NEATH. COOLANT WAS POURING ALL OVER THE GROUND UNDER THE EN...

Oct 17, 2014 Steering 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Steering 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Electrical System 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Oct 17, 2014 Unknown Or Other 3,400 mi

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,IGNITION DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN KEY WAS RELEASED,INCIDENT BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT. *TR

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Aug 6, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Aug 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Aug 6, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Aug 6, 2014 Suspension 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Aug 6, 2014 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

BRAKES LIGHTS AND HEAD LIGHTS ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA HAVE BEEN GOING OUT PERIODICALLY FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. AFTER REPLACING LIGHT HOUSING, BULBS AND OTHER COMPONENTS, THE BRAKE LIGHTS CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT. AT ONE POINT WE THOUGHT IT WAS BECAUSE OF ALL OF THE MOISTURE BUILD UP, SO AFTER MY HUSBA...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. CHECKED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS AND FOUND THAT PLASTIC LAMP BASES WERE MELTED SO THE TERMINALS NO LONGER MADE CONTACT IN THE SOCKETS. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE R...

Apr 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. CHECKED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS AND FOUND THAT PLASTIC LAMP BASES WERE MELTED SO THE TERMINALS NO LONGER MADE CONTACT IN THE SOCKETS. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE R...

Apr 29, 2013 Electrical System 50,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. CHECKED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS AND FOUND THAT PLASTIC LAMP BASES WERE MELTED SO THE TERMINALS NO LONGER MADE CONTACT IN THE SOCKETS. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE R...

Apr 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. CHECKED BRAKE LIGHT BULBS AND FOUND THAT PLASTIC LAMP BASES WERE MELTED SO THE TERMINALS NO LONGER MADE CONTACT IN THE SOCKETS. SEARCHING THE INTERNET, I FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE R...

Jun 19, 2012 Engine 97,000 mi

VAN OVER HEATED AFTER REPLACING WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT. DEXCOOL WAS REQUIRED BY GM FOR WARRANTY CAR WAS FLUSHED OUT AND DEXCOOL WAS REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER VAN OVER HEATED AGAIN, WAS TOLD IT WAS AN AIR BUBBLE IN HEATING SYSTEM. BLEED OUT SYSTEM USING A VACUUM PUMP AND PULLED OUT ALL THE AIR IN T...

Jun 19, 2012 Engine 97,000 mi

VAN OVER HEATED AFTER REPLACING WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT. DEXCOOL WAS REQUIRED BY GM FOR WARRANTY CAR WAS FLUSHED OUT AND DEXCOOL WAS REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER VAN OVER HEATED AGAIN, WAS TOLD IT WAS AN AIR BUBBLE IN HEATING SYSTEM. BLEED OUT SYSTEM USING A VACUUM PUMP AND PULLED OUT ALL THE AIR IN T...

Apr 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,220 mi

FUEL TANK LEAKS SEVERE WHERE FILLER TUBE ENTERS THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Apr 9, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 205,220 mi

FUEL TANK LEAKS SEVERE WHERE FILLER TUBE ENTERS THE FUEL TANK. *TR

Apr 1, 2012 Air Bags

GOT INTO VAN,STARTED ENGINE AND REACHED TO GET SEATBELT WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. I WAS VERY STARTLED; EARS RINGING,LEFT ARM TINGLING/ACHING. THEN REALIZED THAT BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WONDERING IF SOMEONE HIT ME IN PARKING LOT BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THEY DEPLOYED...

Apr 1, 2012 Air Bags

GOT INTO VAN,STARTED ENGINE AND REACHED TO GET SEATBELT WHEN THERE WAS A LOUD BANG. I WAS VERY STARTLED; EARS RINGING,LEFT ARM TINGLING/ACHING. THEN REALIZED THAT BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED. I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WONDERING IF SOMEONE HIT ME IN PARKING LOT BUT THAT WAS NOT THE CASE. THEY DEPLOYED...

Apr 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE WAS ACCUMULATING IN THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS WITH A NEWER MODEL. THE VEHICLE...

Apr 18, 2011 Exterior Lighting 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE WAS ACCUMULATING IN THE HEADLIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFERRED HIM TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHTS WITH A NEWER MODEL. THE VEHICLE...

Nov 10, 2010 Visibility 160,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD ROLL DOWN FINE USING THE POWER SWITCH. BUT ROLLING IT UP IS A PROBLEM. IT ROLLS UP CROOKED AND IS SLOW. HAD TO GRAB THE GLASS BY MY HAND AND HELP. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND WE REPLACED THE SLIDER FOR THE GLASS, THE OLD ONE LOOKED LOOSE AT T...

Nov 10, 2010 Visibility 160,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD ROLL DOWN FINE USING THE POWER SWITCH. BUT ROLLING IT UP IS A PROBLEM. IT ROLLS UP CROOKED AND IS SLOW. HAD TO GRAB THE GLASS BY MY HAND AND HELP. I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND WE REPLACED THE SLIDER FOR THE GLASS, THE OLD ONE LOOKED LOOSE AT T...

Oct 21, 2010 Air Bags 152,000 mi

A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA WAS IN A PARKING LOT. PEOPLE SITTING IN DRIVER'S SEAT AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE IGNITION WAS ON BUT THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO DRIVER'S LEFT LOWER RIB CAGE. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS INVOLVED...

Oct 21, 2010 Air Bags 152,000 mi

A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA WAS IN A PARKING LOT. PEOPLE SITTING IN DRIVER'S SEAT AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE IGNITION WAS ON BUT THE CAR WAS STILL IN PARK. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CAUSING SOFT TISSUE INJURY TO DRIVER'S LEFT LOWER RIB CAGE. THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS INVOLVED...

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 185,000 mi

GAS LEAK ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TANK. *TR

Jul 26, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 185,000 mi

GAS LEAK ON MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. MECHANIC SAID IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE TANK. *TR

Jun 24, 2010 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Electrical System Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Steering Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Air Bags Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Electrical System Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Exterior Lighting Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Traction Control System Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Jun 24, 2010 Unknown Or Other Crash 68,000 mi

WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR SINCE OCT 2005, PURCHASED USED FROM A SATURN DEALERSHIP. CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A GAS TANK RECALL, HOWEVER WE WERE NOTIFIED NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER WE HAD A RUPTURE THAT DROPPED AN ENTIRE TANK OF FUEL ON THE DRIVEWAY AND WERE TOLD WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ALIVE HAVING DRIVEN UNKNOWINGL...

Apr 12, 2010 Electrical System

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS, BACK BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT, BACK WINDOWS OFTEN WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS, BACK BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT, BACK WINDOWS OFTEN WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 Electrical System

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS, BACK BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT, BACK WINDOWS OFTEN WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Apr 12, 2010 Exterior Lighting

MOISTURE IN HEADLIGHTS, BACK BULBS CONSTANTLY BURN OUT, BACK WINDOWS OFTEN WILL NOT CLOSE. *TR

Mar 1, 2010 Structure 134,505 mi

I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MY REMOTE AND BEGAN PLACING GROCERIES IN THE VAN. WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTION, MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT SHE WOULD HELP ME BY TURNING ON THE LIGHT ON THE OVERHEARD PANEL. SHE PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN CLOSING WHILE I WAS LEANING INTO THE VAN. ...

Mar 1, 2010 Equipment 134,505 mi

I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MY REMOTE AND BEGAN PLACING GROCERIES IN THE VAN. WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTION, MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT SHE WOULD HELP ME BY TURNING ON THE LIGHT ON THE OVERHEARD PANEL. SHE PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN CLOSING WHILE I WAS LEANING INTO THE VAN. ...

Mar 1, 2010 Structure 134,505 mi

I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MY REMOTE AND BEGAN PLACING GROCERIES IN THE VAN. WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTION, MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT SHE WOULD HELP ME BY TURNING ON THE LIGHT ON THE OVERHEARD PANEL. SHE PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN CLOSING WHILE I WAS LEANING INTO THE VAN. ...

Mar 1, 2010 Equipment 134,505 mi

I OPENED THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WITH MY REMOTE AND BEGAN PLACING GROCERIES IN THE VAN. WHILE PERFORMING THIS ACTION, MY DAUGHTER THOUGHT SHE WOULD HELP ME BY TURNING ON THE LIGHT ON THE OVERHEARD PANEL. SHE PUSHED THE WRONG BUTTON. THE AUTOMATIC DOOR BEGAN CLOSING WHILE I WAS LEANING INTO THE VAN. ...

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A NOTICEABLE ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE HEADLIGHTS OF MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE BULB SHORTS OUT. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DETERIORATION OF ILLUMINATION ABILITY DUE TO THE WATER, PARTICULARLY IN THE LAST YEAR. *TR

Dec 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

THERE HAS BEEN A NOTICEABLE ACCUMULATION OF WATER IN THE HEADLIGHTS OF MY 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE BULB SHORTS OUT. THERE HAS BEEN SOME DETERIORATION OF ILLUMINATION ABILITY DUE TO THE WATER, PARTICULARLY IN THE LAST YEAR. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES FILL WITH MOISTURE AND BLOW BULBS OUT. *TR

Nov 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

HEADLIGHT LENSES FILL WITH MOISTURE AND BLOW BULBS OUT. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 88,500 mi

FRONT HEADLIGHT HAD LOTS OF MOISTURE ON THE INTERIOR, WHICH CAUSED THE BULB TO BURN OUT. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT UNIT, A $240 PART. *TR

Nov 17, 2009 Exterior Lighting 88,500 mi

FRONT HEADLIGHT HAD LOTS OF MOISTURE ON THE INTERIOR, WHICH CAUSED THE BULB TO BURN OUT. I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HEADLIGHT UNIT, A $240 PART. *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS FILL UP WITH MOISTURE AND BLOWS HEADLIGHT BULBS OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Nov 11, 2009 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

HEAD LIGHTS FILL UP WITH MOISTURE AND BLOWS HEADLIGHT BULBS OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Jun 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN PLACING GASOLINE IN THE TANK. HE CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURED, WHICH ALLO...

Jun 11, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 99,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION, HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN PLACING GASOLINE IN THE TANK. HE CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV) FRACTURED, WHICH ALLO...

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

THE VALVE PULLED OUT OF ROCKER ARM MID 2008 ON #2 CAL COSTING APPROX 600.00 REPAIR AGAIN IN 2009 THE #3 CYL VALVE PULLED OUT EFFECTING ANOTHER REPAIR. THEN A WEEK LATER THE #5 CYL HAS QUIT FIRING. THIS IS THE 3400 OR 3.4 LITER ENGINE. MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR...

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

THE VALVE PULLED OUT OF ROCKER ARM MID 2008 ON #2 CAL COSTING APPROX 600.00 REPAIR AGAIN IN 2009 THE #3 CYL VALVE PULLED OUT EFFECTING ANOTHER REPAIR. THEN A WEEK LATER THE #5 CYL HAS QUIT FIRING. THIS IS THE 3400 OR 3.4 LITER ENGINE. MY MECHANIC EXPLAINED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MOTOR...

Apr 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,600 mi

WAS TOLD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. OVER A THOUSAND DOLLAR FIX WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES, SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY MONTANA OWNERS OF DIFFERENT YEARS AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS CANNOT BE A SURPRISE! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE... EVEN ...

Apr 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,600 mi

WAS TOLD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. OVER A THOUSAND DOLLAR FIX WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES, SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY MONTANA OWNERS OF DIFFERENT YEARS AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS CANNOT BE A SURPRISE! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE... EVEN ...

Apr 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,600 mi

WAS TOLD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. OVER A THOUSAND DOLLAR FIX WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES, SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY MONTANA OWNERS OF DIFFERENT YEARS AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS CANNOT BE A SURPRISE! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE... EVEN ...

Apr 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,600 mi

WAS TOLD INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILED. OVER A THOUSAND DOLLAR FIX WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES, SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. I HAVE TALKED WITH MANY MONTANA OWNERS OF DIFFERENT YEARS AND ALL HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS CANNOT BE A SURPRISE! THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG HERE... EVEN ...

Jan 21, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,400 mi

I FILLED MY TANK WITH GAS AND NOTICED THE GAS ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. WITHIN THE NEXT TWO TO THREE DAYS THE SMELL INCREASED AND I NOTICED IT WHILE WALKING AROUND THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE. I TOOK IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK. THERE WA...

Jan 21, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 88,400 mi

I FILLED MY TANK WITH GAS AND NOTICED THE GAS ODOR INSIDE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. WITHIN THE NEXT TWO TO THREE DAYS THE SMELL INCREASED AND I NOTICED IT WHILE WALKING AROUND THE VEHICLE OUTSIDE. I TOOK IT FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THEY CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE GAS TANK. THERE WA...

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BAD DEXCOOL. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT COVER REPAIR FOR VEHICLE. *TR

Jan 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 73,000 mi

PROBLEM WITH LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO BAD DEXCOOL. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT COVER REPAIR FOR VEHICLE. *TR

Dec 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL THROUGHOUT HER HOME. SHE DISCOVERED A POOL OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK WAS INVESTIGATED BY A RELATIVE AND THEY FOUND A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE...

Dec 2, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE, THE CONTACT SMELLED FUEL THROUGHOUT HER HOME. SHE DISCOVERED A POOL OF GASOLINE UNDERNEATH THE REAR OF HER VEHICLE. THE FUEL TANK WAS INVESTIGATED BY A RELATIVE AND THEY FOUND A FRACTURE IN THE FUEL TANK. THE...

Nov 25, 2008 Electrical System 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. ALL OF THE POWER DOORS LOCKED, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. SHE MOVED INTO THE BACK SEAT AND WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. T...

Nov 25, 2008 Electrical System 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST ALL POWER. ALL OF THE POWER DOORS LOCKED, WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. SHE MOVED INTO THE BACK SEAT AND WAS ABLE TO OPEN THE SLIDING DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. T...

Nov 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,702 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.4L SERIES "E" ENGINE. 10/15/2007 85,342 MILES. ROCKER ARM BOLTS (8MM) STRIPED OUT OF THE 1,3,5 CYLINDER HEAD. HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIRED AT DEALER $1,500.00. DEALER SERVICE CENTER ALSO CHECKED 2,4,6 CYLINDER HEAD AND ROCKER ARM BOLTS, ALL OK. 11/10/2007 88,702 MIL...

Nov 11, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 88,702 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA 3.4L SERIES "E" ENGINE. 10/15/2007 85,342 MILES. ROCKER ARM BOLTS (8MM) STRIPED OUT OF THE 1,3,5 CYLINDER HEAD. HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. REPAIRED AT DEALER $1,500.00. DEALER SERVICE CENTER ALSO CHECKED 2,4,6 CYLINDER HEAD AND ROCKER ARM BOLTS, ALL OK. 11/10/2007 88,702 MIL...

Jul 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting 42,119 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT UNITS FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION EFFECTIVELY RUINING THE HEADLIGHTS. GENERAL MOTORS REPLACED THE DRIVERS SIDE UNIT IN 2006 AS A "GOODWILL' GESTURE BUT NOW REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHICH I UNDERS...

Jul 23, 2008 Exterior Lighting 42,119 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA MINIVAN HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT UNITS FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION EFFECTIVELY RUINING THE HEADLIGHTS. GENERAL MOTORS REPLACED THE DRIVERS SIDE UNIT IN 2006 AS A "GOODWILL' GESTURE BUT NOW REFUSES TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHICH I UNDERS...

May 31, 2008 Suspension 50,000 mi

ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP MY MESSAGE CENTER LIT UP WITH "SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM," THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE "TRAC LIGHT" CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO BE APPROX. 500.00 TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB DUE TO THE FACT T...

May 31, 2008 Suspension 50,000 mi

ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM AN OUT OF TOWN TRIP MY MESSAGE CENTER LIT UP WITH "SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM," THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE "TRAC LIGHT" CAME ON. I TOOK IT TO A PONTIAC DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS GOING TO BE APPROX. 500.00 TO REPLACE THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB DUE TO THE FACT T...

Apr 9, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2005 I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED, THERE WERE 29,852 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE PONTIAC GARAGE IN ALTOONA PA SINE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2006 I HAD TO HAVE THE R...

Apr 9, 2008 Suspension 78,000 mi

I OWN A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. ON AUGUST 19TH, 2005 I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING REPLACED, THERE WERE 29,852 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT TIME. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE BY THE PONTIAC GARAGE IN ALTOONA PA SINE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ON FEBRUARY 9TH, 2006 I HAD TO HAVE THE R...

Mar 5, 2008 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW STICKS AND IS FALLING OUT. THIS SAME THING IS HAPPENING ON COMPANY VAN AND CO-WORKER WITH THE SAME STYLE VEHICLE. WINDOW IN COMPANY VAN HAS HAD NEW MECHANISM AND WINDOW TRIM REPLACED AND IS DOING IT AGAIN. *TR

Mar 5, 2008 Structure

DRIVERS WINDOW STICKS AND IS FALLING OUT. THIS SAME THING IS HAPPENING ON COMPANY VAN AND CO-WORKER WITH THE SAME STYLE VEHICLE. WINDOW IN COMPANY VAN HAS HAD NEW MECHANISM AND WINDOW TRIM REPLACED AND IS DOING IT AGAIN. *TR

Mar 5, 2008 Visibility

DRIVERS WINDOW STICKS AND IS FALLING OUT. THIS SAME THING IS HAPPENING ON COMPANY VAN AND CO-WORKER WITH THE SAME STYLE VEHICLE. WINDOW IN COMPANY VAN HAS HAD NEW MECHANISM AND WINDOW TRIM REPLACED AND IS DOING IT AGAIN. *TR

Mar 5, 2008 Structure

DRIVERS WINDOW STICKS AND IS FALLING OUT. THIS SAME THING IS HAPPENING ON COMPANY VAN AND CO-WORKER WITH THE SAME STYLE VEHICLE. WINDOW IN COMPANY VAN HAS HAD NEW MECHANISM AND WINDOW TRIM REPLACED AND IS DOING IT AGAIN. *TR

Oct 25, 2007 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN SHE LEANED OVER THE SEAT. THE FAILURE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN S...

Oct 25, 2007 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHEN SHE LEANED OVER THE SEAT. THE FAILURE MADE A VERY LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT YET DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN S...

Oct 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,700 mi

WIFE DETECTED A GAS SMELL FROM THE REAR OF HER VAN. SHE LET IT GO DUE TO THE RECENT FILL UP. I NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER MY WIFE'S VAN AND INVESTIGATED THE SOURCE OF THE PUDDLE. I DETERMINED THAT THE LIQUID WAS GAS AND IT WAS STREAMING FROM AROUND THE INLET FUEL VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK. I LOOKED UP...

Oct 2, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline 4,700 mi

WIFE DETECTED A GAS SMELL FROM THE REAR OF HER VAN. SHE LET IT GO DUE TO THE RECENT FILL UP. I NOTICED A PUDDLE UNDER MY WIFE'S VAN AND INVESTIGATED THE SOURCE OF THE PUDDLE. I DETERMINED THAT THE LIQUID WAS GAS AND IT WAS STREAMING FROM AROUND THE INLET FUEL VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK. I LOOKED UP...

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING AT 60,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HAVE HEARD THIS FROM MANY SOURCES AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BEING PROPOSED. *TR UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED *JB

Sep 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKING AT 60,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. HAVE HEARD THIS FROM MANY SOURCES AND THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT BEING PROPOSED. *TR UPDATED 01-15-08. *KB UPDATED *JB

Aug 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED CAB. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE WAS SQUEALING, SHAKING, AND SQUEAKING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS MISSING A CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE WAS LOOSE. THE ROCKER BOLT FELL OFF OF THE HEAD OF THE ROCKER ARM AND THE HEAD HAD TO BE REPL...

Aug 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,400 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA EXTENDED CAB. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE VEHICLE WAS SQUEALING, SHAKING, AND SQUEAKING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT IT WAS MISSING A CYLINDER AND THE ENGINE WAS LOOSE. THE ROCKER BOLT FELL OFF OF THE HEAD OF THE ROCKER ARM AND THE HEAD HAD TO BE REPL...

Aug 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK. *TR

Aug 25, 2007 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL TANK HAS DEVELOPED A LEAK. *TR

Dec 23, 2006 Visibility 48,700 mi

THE WIPERS ON OUR 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH ROUGHLY 48000 MILES, STARTED MOVING SLOWLY EVEN WHEN SET IN THE FASTEST WIPER SETTING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE THAT REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR. WIPERS WERE STILL SLOW. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALER ON 10/4/06. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM AND...

Dec 23, 2006 Visibility 48,700 mi

THE WIPERS ON OUR 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA WITH ROUGHLY 48000 MILES, STARTED MOVING SLOWLY EVEN WHEN SET IN THE FASTEST WIPER SETTING. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE THAT REPLACED THE WIPER MOTOR. WIPERS WERE STILL SLOW. TOOK IT TO A GM DEALER ON 10/4/06. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM AND...

Dec 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. AFTER SERVICE WORK WAS PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY ON FOR CYLINDER #3 WERE IN FACT STRIPPED AND FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. UPON DISCOVERING THIS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT...

Dec 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH. AFTER SERVICE WORK WAS PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM IT WAS FOUND OUT THAT TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLY ON FOR CYLINDER #3 WERE IN FACT STRIPPED AND FELL OUT OF THE ENGINE HEAD. UPON DISCOVERING THIS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT...

Dec 4, 2006 Power Train Crash 34,904 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY BARRIER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED...

Dec 4, 2006 Power Train Crash 34,904 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A HIGHWAY BARRIER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES AND THERE A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE REAR AXLE FRACTURED...

Nov 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CONTINUALLY BURN OUT. THE BOTTOM OF THE BULBS ARE MELTED WHEN REMOVED. ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WORK FINE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY OWNERS OF 2002 MODEL MONTANAS THAT HAVE LOGGED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. MINE IS A 2003 MODEL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *JB

Nov 26, 2006 Exterior Lighting 15,000 mi

BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CONTINUALLY BURN OUT. THE BOTTOM OF THE BULBS ARE MELTED WHEN REMOVED. ALL OTHER TAIL LIGHTS WORK FINE. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM EXPERIENCED BY OWNERS OF 2002 MODEL MONTANAS THAT HAVE LOGGED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS. MINE IS A 2003 MODEL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *JB

Nov 7, 2006 Fuel System, Other 32,700 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED MORE FREQUENTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. IT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE P...

Nov 7, 2006 Fuel System, Other 32,700 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED MORE FREQUENTLY AT LOWER SPEEDS. IT WAS PREVIOUSLY TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER FOR THE SAME ISSUE, HOWEVER THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE P...

Sep 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 500 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR MINI VAN BRAND NEW IN 2003, SINCE THEN THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BOUNCES OPEN. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WHILE DRIVING, BUT INTERMITTENTLY THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, IT WILL CONTINUE TO REOPEN. SOMETIMES THE DOOR WILL ONLY PARTIALLY CLOSE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE...

Sep 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 500 mi

WE PURCHASED OUR MINI VAN BRAND NEW IN 2003, SINCE THEN THE DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR BOUNCES OPEN. THE DOOR DOES NOT OPEN WHILE DRIVING, BUT INTERMITTENTLY THE DOOR WILL NOT CLOSE, IT WILL CONTINUE TO REOPEN. SOMETIMES THE DOOR WILL ONLY PARTIALLY CLOSE. I HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE...

Jun 19, 2006 Equipment

AFTER SHUTTING OFF VAN, TRIED TO OPEN SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WITH KEY FOB, NOTHING HAPPENED, TRIED YANKING ON DOOR, AGAIN NOTHING, TRIED OPENING DOOR WITH SWITCH IN UPPER CONSOLE, NOTHING. DOOR WAS UNLOCKED, BUT WOULD NOT OPEN UNDER POWER. SON WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VAN. MY HUSBAND WAS FINALLY ABL...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

AFTER SHUTTING OFF VAN, TRIED TO OPEN SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WITH KEY FOB, NOTHING HAPPENED, TRIED YANKING ON DOOR, AGAIN NOTHING, TRIED OPENING DOOR WITH SWITCH IN UPPER CONSOLE, NOTHING. DOOR WAS UNLOCKED, BUT WOULD NOT OPEN UNDER POWER. SON WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VAN. MY HUSBAND WAS FINALLY ABL...

Jun 19, 2006 Equipment

AFTER SHUTTING OFF VAN, TRIED TO OPEN SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WITH KEY FOB, NOTHING HAPPENED, TRIED YANKING ON DOOR, AGAIN NOTHING, TRIED OPENING DOOR WITH SWITCH IN UPPER CONSOLE, NOTHING. DOOR WAS UNLOCKED, BUT WOULD NOT OPEN UNDER POWER. SON WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VAN. MY HUSBAND WAS FINALLY ABL...

Jun 19, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages

AFTER SHUTTING OFF VAN, TRIED TO OPEN SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR WITH KEY FOB, NOTHING HAPPENED, TRIED YANKING ON DOOR, AGAIN NOTHING, TRIED OPENING DOOR WITH SWITCH IN UPPER CONSOLE, NOTHING. DOOR WAS UNLOCKED, BUT WOULD NOT OPEN UNDER POWER. SON WAS LOCKED INSIDE THE VAN. MY HUSBAND WAS FINALLY ABL...

May 15, 2006 Electrical System

CELL PHONE CAR CHARGER WOULD NOT CHARGE WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE FRONT POWER SOURCE ADAPTER. GOT VEHICLE MANUAL, LOCATED FUSE, REMOVED BLOWN FUSE, REPLACED WITH EXACT SAME SIZE FUSE THAT WAS REMOVED-PER VEHICLE MANUAL. ONCE FUSE WAS REPLACED, PLUGGED IN CELL PHONE CHARGER, VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE, ...

May 15, 2006 Electrical System

CELL PHONE CAR CHARGER WOULD NOT CHARGE WHEN PLUGGED INTO THE FRONT POWER SOURCE ADAPTER. GOT VEHICLE MANUAL, LOCATED FUSE, REMOVED BLOWN FUSE, REPLACED WITH EXACT SAME SIZE FUSE THAT WAS REMOVED-PER VEHICLE MANUAL. ONCE FUSE WAS REPLACED, PLUGGED IN CELL PHONE CHARGER, VEHICLE FILLED WITH SMOKE, ...

May 9, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON DRY ROADS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO AN IMPROPER TURN BY OTHER VEHICLE. SINCE THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONTACT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE FACIAL LACERA...

May 9, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON DRY ROADS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO AN IMPROPER TURN BY OTHER VEHICLE. SINCE THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONTACT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE FACIAL LACERA...

May 9, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON DRY ROADS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO AN IMPROPER TURN BY OTHER VEHICLE. SINCE THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONTACT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE FACIAL LACERA...

May 9, 2006 Seat Belts Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON DRY ROADS THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE DUE TO AN IMPROPER TURN BY OTHER VEHICLE. SINCE THE SHOULDER BELT DID NOT HOLD THE CONTACT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED SEVERE FACIAL LACERA...

May 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,499 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND PONTIAC MINI VAN WITH A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE 1994 STARTED LEAKING AT 60K MILES,MY CURRENT VAN A 2003 IS LEAKING AT 45K MILES. IN MY 94 VAN THE ENGINE FAILED AT89K WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES. MY MONTANA ALSO HAS HAD COOLANT AND OIL CHANGES OFTEN...

May 1, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,499 mi

THIS IS MY SECOND PONTIAC MINI VAN WITH A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. THE 1994 STARTED LEAKING AT 60K MILES,MY CURRENT VAN A 2003 IS LEAKING AT 45K MILES. IN MY 94 VAN THE ENGINE FAILED AT89K WITH RELIGIOUS OIL CHANGES AND COOLANT FLUSHES. MY MONTANA ALSO HAS HAD COOLANT AND OIL CHANGES OFTEN...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,900 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING THE TANK. THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK NEAR THE FILLER NECK. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK AT THE SEAM ABOVE THE POINT WHERE THE ...

Apr 5, 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline 51,900 mi

I NOTICED A STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE AFTER FILLING THE TANK. THERE WAS A LARGE PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL DRIPPING FROM THE GAS TANK NEAR THE FILLER NECK. UPON INVESTIGATION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM A CRACK IN THE GAS TANK AT THE SEAM ABOVE THE POINT WHERE THE ...

Feb 28, 2006 Structure

THE PASSENGER AUTO DOOR CONTINUES CLOSING WHEN OBJECTS OR PERSONS ARE IN ITS PATH. I AM A PETITE WOMAN AND IT TAKES ALL I HAVE IN ME TO PUSH THE DOOR BACK OPEN. MY HUSBAND IS A LARGE, MUSCULAR MAN AND HE STRUGGLES TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HIM. IT HAS COME TOO CLOSE TO CATCHING MY CHILD ON...

Feb 28, 2006 Structure

THE PASSENGER AUTO DOOR CONTINUES CLOSING WHEN OBJECTS OR PERSONS ARE IN ITS PATH. I AM A PETITE WOMAN AND IT TAKES ALL I HAVE IN ME TO PUSH THE DOOR BACK OPEN. MY HUSBAND IS A LARGE, MUSCULAR MAN AND HE STRUGGLES TO STOP THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ON HIM. IT HAS COME TOO CLOSE TO CATCHING MY CHILD ON...

Oct 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES TURNS ITSELF OFF. WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND THE RPM GAUGE DIVES DOWN. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THE ENGINE IS ON AND THE KEY HAS BEEN RELEASED, THE STARTER CONTINUES TO CRANK ON ITS OWN. *JB

Oct 28, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS THE VEHICLES TURNS ITSELF OFF. WHILE AT STOP LIGHTS THE VEHICLE CHUGS AND THE RPM GAUGE DIVES DOWN. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND AFTER THE ENGINE IS ON AND THE KEY HAS BEEN RELEASED, THE STARTER CONTINUES TO CRANK ON ITS OWN. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 16,850 mi

FUEL TANK HAS LEAK. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 16,850 mi

FUEL TANK HAS LEAK. *JB

May 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Structure 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Exterior Lighting 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Electrical System 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Structure 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 9, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 15,829 mi

DT: CONSUMER HAS A BACK SLIDING PASSENGER DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT OPENS AT RANDOM. SPEED IS NOT A FACTOR. WHEN PUTTING VEHICLE IN GEAR AND SOMETIMES IN PARK THE DOOR OPENS BY ITSELF. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR WORK BUT PROBLEM HAS STILL NOT BEEN RESOLVED. DEALER CL...

May 6, 2005 Parking Brake 33,000 mi

TRIED TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AND IT WOULDN'T WORK, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BROKE, SOMEONE HAD PUT BAILING WIRE TO HOLD IT. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT 3 TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS LOOKED AT IT. NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE A CABLE TO FIT HIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TOLD MANUFACTURER THAT NO CABLES WILL FIT IT.*AK

May 6, 2005 Parking Brake 33,000 mi

TRIED TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE. AND IT WOULDN'T WORK, EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE BROKE, SOMEONE HAD PUT BAILING WIRE TO HOLD IT. DEALER HAS LOOKED AT IT 3 TIMES. MANUFACTURER HAS LOOKED AT IT. NO ONE SEEMS TO HAVE A CABLE TO FIT HIS VEHICLE. DEALER HAS TOLD MANUFACTURER THAT NO CABLES WILL FIT IT.*AK

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, 35-40 MPH, HEARD A POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE IT CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND EXITED VEHICLE, HAD SMOKE AND FIRE FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, TRIED TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, HAD SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE AS WELL...

Apr 26, 2005 Electrical System Fire 46,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, 35-40 MPH, HEARD A POP THAT SOUNDED LIKE IT CAME FROM UNDER THE HOOD AREA, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND EXITED VEHICLE, HAD SMOKE AND FIRE FROM UNDER HOOD AREA, TRIED TO GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE, HAD SMOKE INSIDE VEHICLE AS WELL...

Mar 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING EITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER REAR DOORS THEY WILL CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. *AK

Mar 18, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages 17,000 mi

WHEN PARKING THE VEHICLE AND OPENING EITHER THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER REAR DOORS THEY WILL CLOSE BY THEMSELVES. *AK

Mar 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS FAILING...AND GM KNOWS OF THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO FIX IT OUT OF WARRANTY. MY COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT AND THEY WOULD NEVER FIND THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, AND NOW THEY REFUSE WITH 4 MONTHS OUT OF THE WARRANTY. AMAZING.*AK

Mar 4, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,000 mi

INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS FAILING...AND GM KNOWS OF THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO FIX IT OUT OF WARRANTY. MY COOLANT WAS LEAKING OUT AND THEY WOULD NEVER FIND THE PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY, AND NOW THEY REFUSE WITH 4 MONTHS OUT OF THE WARRANTY. AMAZING.*AK

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags 26,000 mi

A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG WAS ISSUED. THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 03V051000. *TC

Dec 8, 2004 Air Bags 26,000 mi

A RECALL FOR THE AIR BAG WAS ISSUED. THE DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 03V051000. *TC

Nov 30, 2004 Structure

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. VEHICLE WAS GOING 35 MPH AFTER BEING PICKED UP, AND THE HOOD POPPED UP UNEXPECTEDLY. COST TO REPAIR DAMAGE WAS $1800.00. DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR DAMAGE.*AK

Nov 30, 2004 Structure

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. VEHICLE WAS GOING 35 MPH AFTER BEING PICKED UP, AND THE HOOD POPPED UP UNEXPECTEDLY. COST TO REPAIR DAMAGE WAS $1800.00. DEALER REFUSED TO PAY FOR DAMAGE.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Child Seat 15,000 mi

CHILD/PARENT CAN EASILY OPEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS CHEST CLIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Oct 7, 2004 Child Seat 15,000 mi

CHILD/PARENT CAN EASILY OPEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS CHEST CLIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Oct 7, 2004 Child Seat 15,000 mi

CHILD/PARENT CAN EASILY OPEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS CHEST CLIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Oct 7, 2004 Child Seat 15,000 mi

CHILD/PARENT CAN EASILY OPEN THE INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT HARNESS CHEST CLIP. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *TC

Jun 13, 2004 Power Train 17,826 mi

SEVERAL TIMES THERE HAS BEEN STRANGE NOISES FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. REPORTED BUT NOTHING DONE. GETTING OFF AN INTERSTATE AND LEAVING THE STOP SIGN AND PULLING ONTO A STATE HIGHWAY BEGAN TO BUILD SPEED BUT CAR STARTED TO WOBBLE AT ABOUT 40 MPH. TRIED TO STOP BUT THE CAR WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. COA...

Jun 13, 2004 Power Train 17,826 mi

SEVERAL TIMES THERE HAS BEEN STRANGE NOISES FROM THE BACK OF THE CAR. REPORTED BUT NOTHING DONE. GETTING OFF AN INTERSTATE AND LEAVING THE STOP SIGN AND PULLING ONTO A STATE HIGHWAY BEGAN TO BUILD SPEED BUT CAR STARTED TO WOBBLE AT ABOUT 40 MPH. TRIED TO STOP BUT THE CAR WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. COA...

May 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON OUR 2003 MONTANA MINIVAN COMPLETELY CLOSED ON MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS HAND YESTERDAY, BREAKING HER FINGER AND CAUSING BRUSING AND SWELLING.*MR

May 27, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

THE AUTOMATIC DOOR ON OUR 2003 MONTANA MINIVAN COMPLETELY CLOSED ON MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTERS HAND YESTERDAY, BREAKING HER FINGER AND CAUSING BRUSING AND SWELLING.*MR

May 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. HOWEVER, DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

May 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL GAS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

May 18, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO SMELL GAS. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

May 5, 2004 Electrical System 14,898 mi

MONTANA KEEPS CUTTING OFF WITHOUT A WARNING AND IT WILL STOP DEAD IN TRAFFICE WITH OUT A WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE 2003 MONTANA. I BROUGHT THIS MONTANA BRAND NEW LAST YEA...

May 5, 2004 Electrical System 14,898 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 MONTANA STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFICE. THE BRAKES LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED THE VEHICAL STOPPED DEAD WITH OUT ANY WARNING. IT HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC TWICE AND A TOTAL OF 7 TIME. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MONTANA. ...

May 5, 2004 Electrical System 14,898 mi

MONTANA KEEPS CUTTING OFF WITHOUT A WARNING AND IT WILL STOP DEAD IN TRAFFICE WITH OUT A WARNING. THIS HAS HAPPEN A TOTAL OF 7 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING WRONG AND THAT THEY CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE 2003 MONTANA. I BROUGHT THIS MONTANA BRAND NEW LAST YEA...

May 5, 2004 Electrical System 14,898 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 MONTANA STOPPED DEAD IN TRAFFICE. THE BRAKES LOCK AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED THE VEHICAL STOPPED DEAD WITH OUT ANY WARNING. IT HAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC TWICE AND A TOTAL OF 7 TIME. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE MONTANA. ...

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Electrical System 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Exterior Lighting 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 20, 2004 Structure 12,448 mi

1) WATER IN HEADLIGHT 2) HARD TO START 3) TURNS ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING IT! 4) SQUEAKY BRAKES 5) 1/2 GALLON OF WATER DUMPS OUT OF DASH ONTO PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD

Apr 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA ROLLED OVER TWICE IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. IT WAS HIT FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR. NO AIRBAGS, FRONT OR SIDE, DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA ROLLED OVER TWICE IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. IT WAS HIT FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR. NO AIRBAGS, FRONT OR SIDE, DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA ROLLED OVER TWICE IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. IT WAS HIT FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR. NO AIRBAGS, FRONT OR SIDE, DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash

2004 PONTIAC MONTANA ROLLED OVER TWICE IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA. IT WAS HIT FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE BY ANOTHER CAR. NO AIRBAGS, FRONT OR SIDE, DEPLOYED. *AK

Mar 25, 2004 Tires Crash

I RENTED A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN FROM ALAMO CAR RENTAL IN MAY, 2003. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM ARIZONA WITH FOUR OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS ON A CLEAR DAY, WITH GOOD ROAD CONDITION, AND WITHIN SPEED LIMIT; THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT AND RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER. THE TIRE BRAND WAS GENERAL. EVENT...

Mar 25, 2004 Tires Crash

I RENTED A 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN FROM ALAMO CAR RENTAL IN MAY, 2003. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM ARIZONA WITH FOUR OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS ON A CLEAR DAY, WITH GOOD ROAD CONDITION, AND WITHIN SPEED LIMIT; THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOW OUT AND RESULTED IN A ROLL-OVER. THE TIRE BRAND WAS GENERAL. EVENT...

Mar 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION/ROLL OVER AT 55 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR FACE INJURIES. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Air Bags Crash 10,000 mi

DURING A VEHICLE COLLISION/ROLL OVER AT 55 MPH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR FACE INJURIES. *AK

Dec 4, 2003 Suspension 2,500 mi

A BOUNCY WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEED BETWEEN 30-55 MPH. A LURCH OCCURS AFTER BREAKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS TO ROLL. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN STATED AS BEING PRESENT BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THEM. WE REFUSE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT SHAKES AND BOUNCES. AXLE PROBLEM, CV JOYCE ...

Dec 4, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

A BOUNCY WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEED BETWEEN 30-55 MPH. A LURCH OCCURS AFTER BREAKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS TO ROLL. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN STATED AS BEING PRESENT BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THEM. WE REFUSE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT SHAKES AND BOUNCES. AXLE PROBLEM, CV JOYCE ...

Dec 4, 2003 Suspension 2,500 mi

A BOUNCY WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEED BETWEEN 30-55 MPH. A LURCH OCCURS AFTER BREAKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS TO ROLL. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN STATED AS BEING PRESENT BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THEM. WE REFUSE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT SHAKES AND BOUNCES. AXLE PROBLEM, CV JOYCE ...

Dec 4, 2003 Power Train 2,500 mi

A BOUNCY WOBBLE OCCURS AT SPEED BETWEEN 30-55 MPH. A LURCH OCCURS AFTER BREAKING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTS TO ROLL. THESE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN STATED AS BEING PRESENT BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIX THEM. WE REFUSE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AS IT SHAKES AND BOUNCES. AXLE PROBLEM, CV JOYCE ...

Dec 3, 2003 Electrical System 16,400 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. I DROVE THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP BOTH TIMES. NO PROBLEMS WAS FOUND BY DEALERSHIP. I CONTACTED PONTIAC. THEY SAID IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN NOT TO START...

Dec 3, 2003 Electrical System 16,400 mi

2003 PONTIAC MONTANA STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER INCLUDING STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. I DROVE THE VAN TO THE DEALERSHIP BOTH TIMES. NO PROBLEMS WAS FOUND BY DEALERSHIP. I CONTACTED PONTIAC. THEY SAID IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN NOT TO START...

Oct 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING IN NEW VAN FILLED IT UP WITH GAS, AND WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING AND GAS WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE PLACE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. CONSUMER STATED HE AND HIS WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED I...

Oct 15, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING IN NEW VAN FILLED IT UP WITH GAS, AND WOKE UP THE NEXT MORNING AND GAS WAS LEAKING ALL OVER THE PLACE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. CONSUMER STATED HE AND HIS WIFE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED I...

Sep 8, 2003 Tires 4,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. GENERAL GT2000 TIRE. *AK

Sep 8, 2003 Tires 4,200 mi

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. GENERAL GT2000 TIRE. *AK

May 29, 2003 Equipment

THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE LIFT WHEEL PIN IS NOT ADEQUATE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. *AK

May 29, 2003 Equipment

THE WELD THAT HOLDS THE LIFT WHEEL PIN IS NOT ADEQUATE TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE TRAILER. *AK

Apr 24, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE FAILED TO RELEASE, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Seat Belts

THE REAR SEAT BELT ON THE FAILED TO RELEASE, THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train 2,400 mi

THE GEARS WAS ABLE TO SHIFT WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING APPLIED.*JB

Mar 17, 2003 Power Train 2,400 mi

THE GEARS WAS ABLE TO SHIFT WITHOUT THE BRAKE BEING APPLIED.*JB

Feb 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING THE FIRST BRAKING, THE VEHICLE BRAKE LET GO FOR A BRIEF SECOND. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOP. IT WAS EXPLAINED FROM THE DEALER THAT THE RUST BUILD-UP ON THE ROTORS MAY BE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO LOCKUP CAUSING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO FUNCTION. THIS IS A VERY SCARY SITUATI...

Feb 26, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

DURING THE FIRST BRAKING, THE VEHICLE BRAKE LET GO FOR A BRIEF SECOND. THIS HAPPENS ON DRY PAVEMENT DURING A NORMAL STOP. IT WAS EXPLAINED FROM THE DEALER THAT THE RUST BUILD-UP ON THE ROTORS MAY BE CAUSING THE BRAKE TO LOCKUP CAUSING THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES TO FUNCTION. THIS IS A VERY SCARY SITUATI...

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR INTO CABIN THROUGH INSTURMENT-LEVEL DASHBOARD VENTS, EVEN WHEN FAN IS OFF AND VEHICLE STATIONARY, AND EVEN WHEN FAN IS ON BUT DIRECTED TO FOOT ONLY OR DEFROSTER ONLY. PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND PONTIAC NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER SE...

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR INTO CABIN THROUGH INSTURMENT-LEVEL DASHBOARD VENTS, EVEN WHEN FAN IS OFF AND VEHICLE STATIONARY, AND EVEN WHEN FAN IS ON BUT DIRECTED TO FOOT ONLY OR DEFROSTER ONLY. PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND PONTIAC NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER SE...

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR INTO CABIN THROUGH INSTURMENT-LEVEL DASHBOARD VENTS, EVEN WHEN FAN IS OFF AND VEHICLE STATIONARY, AND EVEN WHEN FAN IS ON BUT DIRECTED TO FOOT ONLY OR DEFROSTER ONLY. PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND PONTIAC NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER SE...

Feb 3, 2003 Visibility

VENTILATION SYSTEM BLOWS AIR INTO CABIN THROUGH INSTURMENT-LEVEL DASHBOARD VENTS, EVEN WHEN FAN IS OFF AND VEHICLE STATIONARY, AND EVEN WHEN FAN IS ON BUT DIRECTED TO FOOT ONLY OR DEFROSTER ONLY. PONTIAC DEALER SERVICE DEPT AND PONTIAC NATIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE CLAIM THIS IS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER SE...