CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Pontiac Montana has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 156 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 3 fires, 26 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (36 reports).
2001 Pontiac Montana recalls
Most common 2001 Pontiac Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 156 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 36 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Structure | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 11 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Equipment | 10 |
What owners report
MY GEARSHIFT BROKE,FUEL GAGE DON'T WORK,MY CAR BOUNCE UP AND DOWN WHEN DRIVING SLIDING DOORS WON'T CLICK OPEN.WHEN START CAR UP AND PUT IN GEAR DRIVE OR REVEARSE WON'T MOVE JUST RIVE UP.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO OPEN WHEN DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE LATCH FAILED. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V067000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH). THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
IN LEFT TURN LANE IN THE INTERSECTION..ONCOMING VEHICLE HIT HEAD ON. AIRBAG FAILED TO INFLATE ON DRIVERS SIDE. DRIVER AIRLIFTED TO TRAUMA HOSP.
THE VAN WHEN IN PARK WILL REVIVE THE ENGINE AND JUMP, WHEN STOPPING WITH NEW BRAKES AND ALL THAT FUN STUFF WHEN THE VAN IS DOING THIS REVIVING STATE IT TAKES LONGER TO STOP AND LIKE THE VAN IS FIGHTING IT. IT SOMETIMES OVER SHIFTS WHEN IN THIS STATE WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A LIGHT (DOES THE REVIVING THING WHEN MOVING. I AM AFRAID ONE DAY IT IS GOING TO JUMP AND HIT SOMETHING OR SOME ONE OR NOT STOP. *TR
THE TANK LEAKS FUEL AT THE INLET ON THE TANK. CUSTOMER IS ABLE TO PUT NO MORE THAN ENOUGH GAS IN THE TANK WHERE IS BELOW THE LEVEL ON THE INLET ON THE TANK. *TR
2001 Pontiac Montana questions
Does the 2001 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2001 Pontiac Montana: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags:Frontal; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Montana?
Based on 156 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (36), Electrical System (22), Power Train (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Pontiac Montana has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.