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2000 Pontiac Montana Brakes Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
6%of 228 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 Pontiac Montana, 6% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When I started the car this morning and stepped on the brake pedal, it went all the way to the floor. Upon inspection, there was a puddle of brake fluid on the driveway under the passenger door on the driver's side. I inspected further with a flashlight and mirror, and could see that the fluid was dripping from a bundle of brake lines attached to the chassis, of which one was severely corroded..”

NHTSA complaint #10457879, filed 2012-05, 82,120 miles

“I just wanted to know if it is normal for these to go as soon as the warranty is over. The paint, I argued with the dealer and they finally agreed to pay for it. The ABS brakes went just after the warranty, they won't help me there. The passenger sliding door will not lock automatically. No price for repair yet.”

NHTSA complaint #10071337, filed 2004-01, 65,000 miles

“On june 17, 2003 while driving near my home my brakes failed, totally, I had to apply the emergency brake to avoid both my husband and I from going into the middle of a busy intersection. No warning lights came on nothing. I had just a few incidents of the brake pedal seeming like it was going down maybe a couple of times the day before. Brakes never made any noises to indicate there was a problem starting. Master cylinder had to be replaced”

NHTSA complaint #10069150, filed 2004-01, 57,982 miles

“My ABS system activates without warning while at slow speeds and while braking. There are no adverse weather conditions to justify the activation and no service engine or ABS lights illuminate when this happens. When the ABS system activates, the braking distance increases and I've had to adjust my driving so I do not hit another vehicle or brake into an intersection. Since this began happening regularly, I have chosen not to drive my vehicle unless absolutely necessary and never with my children inside. …”

NHTSA complaint #10120605, filed 2005-05, 66,500 miles

“There have been many problems, most notable recently when the driver's side sliding door feel off at 45000 miles. Gm won't pay, it's not "under warranty". This door has had continual problems with hitting the front door upon closing. Repair was supposed to have been made but obviously ineffectual due to evidence of chipped paint at the site where dors collide. Could this have precipitated the door falling off? Supposedly their was an adjustment made, could this adjustment been made incorrectly to damage the door? …”

NHTSA complaint #10069605, filed 2004-01, 43,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2006514%
200579%
200413%
200334%
20021210%
20011510%
2000146%
19992410%
199848%

Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Montana

Engine cooling
69 complaints
Body and structure
31 complaints
Air bags
22 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaints
Fuel system
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Seat belts
11 complaints
Exterior lighting
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Montana

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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