2000 Pontiac Montana Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,544miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Pontiac Montana, 7% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,544 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This is a addon from the previous one I submitted just now. I want to point out. I was almost killed when I ran out of gas on the highway, because the gas gauge read incorrectly. When the engine become hot, it almost started a fire. I am a single parent with a ten year old. Dealers are still selling these Pontiac Montana's. We do not know how many deaths it may have already caused. Or how many women and children were stranded, because the gas gauge reads incorrectly, it will say its full but it is actually empty. The condensers go, which cause a blown head gasket. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676193, filed 2015-01, 161,677 miles“1.) there was no prior indication that a failure would happen. 2.) fuel pump failed. Consequences: engine stalled at highway speeds and would not start or run which left us stranded by the roadside - this was the first incident which occurred at 36,000 miles and 3 years after the purchase of the vehicle on 12-24-2002. The second incident occurred at 56,500 miles and 5.5 years after the purchase of the vehicle ( on 7-26-2005, on 8-8-2005, on 8-9-2005, on 8-11-2005) and again the fuel pump failed and the vehicle would not start nor run. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132820, filed 2005-08, 36,000 miles“Vehicles stalled at any speed without warning. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and dealer said there was a problem with the fuel pump. The fuel pump was replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10068636, filed 2004-04, 40,000 miles“During the second half of 2004 I called customer service about a Montana 2000 mini van fuel system problem. My van had been in the repair shop many times during the warranty period with problems related to the fuel system wiring. Harness to the fuel pump twice. Then had to have the fuel pump replaced under warranty. All of the problem started the same way -stall while driving down the road and would not restart. (note: a stall on the road is very dangerous due to the power steering and power brakes). …”
NHTSA complaint #10118537, filed 2005-04“Fuel gauge reads full when empty and empty when under 3/4 of a tank. Message center alarms telling me that I am out of fuel but when I stop at the gas station it will only hold no more than five dallors. Also I have had to have the break lights replaced sevrel times. The rear motorized window on the driver side does not always shut when pressing the button. And engine is quick to overheat. Also the passanger sliding door does not always latch properly, lock and unlock when buttons pressed. The sad thing about it is I have only had the van for just under a year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10125567, filed 2005-06Related recalls
- 99V268000Sep 29, 1999Vehicle description: mini vans with extended wheelbase. Some of these vehicles have inoperative fuel tank rollover valves and fuel leakage would exceed the…Covers: Pontiac Montana 2000, Chevrolet Venture 2000, Oldsmobile Silhouette 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137635May 10, 2017This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
- 10127230Sep 28, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2003 | 16 | 19% |
| 2002 | 21 | 17% |
| 2001 | 18 | 12% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Montana
69 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
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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