CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Pontiac Montana has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 1 fire, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (15 reports).
2003 Pontiac Montana recalls
Most common 2003 Pontiac Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 84 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 15 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
| Exterior Lighting | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 11 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
What owners report
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 towing company and offered for sale at at a used car dealership in Zanesville, Ohio. The passenger side lower dashboard had a white wire hanging down which may have been connected to a defective replacement airbag. I am an attorney representing the owner and the owner's wife. Black box was analyzed in 2019, but not with the latest program.
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.
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 TO UPLOAD JUST FRUSTRATION.
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) INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 216,000.
CHECK THE AIRBAGS SOMETHING WITH BRAKE LIGHT AN ELECTRICAL.
2003 Pontiac Montana questions
Does the 2003 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Montana: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Montana?
Based on 84 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (15), Air Bags (14), Exterior Lighting (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.