2000 Pontiac Montana Other or unknown Problems

“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.”

“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? …”

“Engine - vehicle was leaking coolant through intake manifold gasket into engine. Intake manifold needed to be resealed. Pontiac assistance is refusing to help at this time. This is a common problem with the v6 and GM is refusing to acknowledge it. Emission - secondary air injection pump failed at 33025 miles and was covered under warranty. This pump failed again at 44000 miles, just 8 months later and cost 160.00 for labor. Emission pumps should last longer than 8 months. Power window - drivers side power window motor failed 9/2002 at 38500 miles. …”

“The seat that houses the infant safety seat can be lifted to allow passengers in the far back of the minivan. I had let my daughter in the back seat and thought I had locked the seat back in place. I then buckled my 15 month old daughter into the 5 point restraint, built-in car seat. While driving, we came to a quick stop and the entire seat flew forward, hitting my daughter's head on the seat in front of her. She sustained an abrasion to her forehead and vomitted immediately after the impact. She has had no further problems. …”

“Montana van was taken in for oil change and asked to top up coolant since we were getting the low coolant level light. Oil was changed and coolant topped up....no mention of a leak. A week later, the low coolant level light was on again so we took it in. We were told that the repair was approx. $1000, but that it would be covered under warranty. We would, however, have to pay approx. $200 for an engine wash and flush - GM said they don't pay for this. They have kept the van and will provide a rental replacement. Haven't received an estimate on how long it will take to repair the van.”