CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Pontiac Montana has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 81 complaints with NHTSA, including 7 crashes, 3 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (23 reports).
2005 Pontiac Montana recalls
Most common 2005 Pontiac Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 81 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 23 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 20 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 |
What owners report
When I start the engine & try to put in another it it nearly impossible. With engine on, it smells of gasoline! I'm afraid I will die from the fumes. Transmission only goes up to 20 mph. I know there is a gas leak and I want others to be notified before my family or someone else's family catch fire and burn to death! If I have to run the heater then it takes power from the engine/transmission and I can only go 10mph. When I am in on on the highway the van will shut off. It shut off out of nowhere and I almost lost my life that day!
VEHICLE HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED UNDER HOOD COMPONENTS FOR YEARS. ONE DAY I STARTED IT UP AND WAS SMOKING HEAVILY. NO EVIDENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO BE A FAILURE TO MAINTAIN. NO LOOSE OR BARE WIRES, NOTHING UNORDINARY GOING ON UNDER THE HOOD THAT COULD CAUSE THIS. NO SIGNS OF OPERATOR ERROR SO FORTH. *TR
MY GAS GAUGE STOPPED WORKING AND IS FLUCATING AND THE DASH READING IS SAYING THINGS. ITS ALL MESSED UP
WHEN IM DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD GOING 55-60 MILES AN HOUR MY VAN WILL SUDDENLY "GRAB" AND MAKE A SUDDEN STOP AND SAY SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM> IT MAKES ME ALMOST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP FROM 55-60 MILES AN HOUR- ITS SCARY! THIS HAS HAPPENED MOVING FAST, AND ALSO TURNING. MOST RECENT DATE THIS HAPPENED WAS TODAY 3/9/16
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC MONTANA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE REAR SLIDING DOOR OPENED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.
2005 Pontiac Montana questions
Does the 2005 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Montana: Suspension:Rear; Air Bags:Frontal; Parking Brake; Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Montana?
Based on 81 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (23), Latches/Locks/Linkages (20), Electrical System (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.