2000 Pontiac Montana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 14%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Pontiac Montana, 14% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have 3 children, one disabled. I should have known from day 1 when the manual sliding door broke two weeks after purchase. Almost killed my disabled child when it sprang open on him. Dealer, said he broke it, a child with full body muscle disorders who can't lift a brick. Now we have had unending problems with the engine, coolant levels, the car smells like burnt plastic often, times when I went to start it, nothing happened. Now I am told that the engine will seize soon. Interesting since I always changed the fluids on time and I have only owned it for 5 years. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216743, filed 2008-02, 50,000 miles“New march 2000. Van always receives regular maintenance. The following is a history of repairs: 4/00 windshield wipers would not return to closed position - dealer fixed. 12/03 (37,179 mi) tps sensor breaking down causing idle to surge - dealer replaced throttle position sensor, completed reprogram ($255.14) 12/03 (37,182 mi) air bag light coming on - dealer replaced right front seat belt buckle under warranty (labor $134.51). 12/27/03 (37,555 mi) was in collision (other vehicle pulled out in front of me as I was coming down small overpass, he was cited). …”
NHTSA complaint #10131915, filed 2005-08, 37,182 miles“The door comes unlatched from the Pontiac Montana mini vans w/o power slider also. Subsequently my van door passanger side came open slamming off half on the road and then remained attached to the top but the track wheel snapped off, making it inpossible to put on with out tools and the muscles to even lift it.”
NHTSA complaint #10108308, filed 2005-01, 88,852 miles“The power sliding door closed unexpectedly bruising the passenger. The door was unable to open immediately when the owner pressed the button. The manufacturer was contacted and is aware of the problem. The consumer stated that he pushed the button to close the door and it closed on his wifes leg. The consumer requests that the doors include a safety device that stops when contact is made.”
NHTSA complaint #10105470, filed 2005-01, 48,000 miles“After two recalls from GM over several months. Dealer avoids repairs. Right elec. Sliding door recalled for hazardous inside handle. Could brake fingers. No correction was been attempted. Dealer avoids ordering parts so replacement can't take place.”
NHTSA complaint #10150232, filed 2006-02, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10133130Jan 16, 2013This informational bulletin provides information pre-painting/cleaning process for TPO plastic fascias.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 | 21 | 26% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 31 | 14% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Montana
69 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsFuel system
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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