2001 Pontiac Montana Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 10%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 10% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The brakes on my 2001 Pontiac Montana wear out prematurely. I had to replace the front pads 3 times in 2 years. In each case the inboard pad had excessive wear and the outboard pad did not. I have been informed the wear indicators are on the outboard pads, this presents a lack of warning to the driver that the brakes are in need of service. The calipers have been replaced once and this did not solve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10016238, filed 2003-04, 58,000 miles“My original set of inner brake pads were 75% worn per dealer repair shop at 29,672 miles. The outer pads were fine. The rotors were approaching end of life. I had them replace the pads at this time. The dealer did not offer to cover them under warranty. At 30,945, 1273 miles later, I took the car back for another brake inspection. At this time they found that the rotors were rusted and pitted, not normal wear. They replaced the pads and the rotors under warranty (seems strange it wasn't warranty before?!?!?). Now at 65k miles I took the car in for a brake inspection at a repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130739, filed 2005-07, 65,163 miles“2001 Pontiac Montana brake system failure. Customer states that her brake system failed unexpectedly. She wants general motors to reimburse her for fixing the vehicle. The consumer stated the brake line leaked onto the electronic brake control module which caused an electrical short. The intake manifold gasket had to be replaced previously on the vehicle. Updated 12/12/2007 updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10202611, filed 2007-09, 100,322 miles“While driving at 35 MPH the consumer attempted to turn, but the vehicle went straight. The vehicle would not steer, the consumer lost control and went straight. The vehicle struck several trees, and sheared one off that landed on top of the vehicle. The consumer was wearing a seat belt and suffered a concussion. The vehicle was totaled in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10044280, filed 2003-12, 45,000 miles“Dt: the consumer stated that 2001 Pontiac Montana was having the ABS brakes engage at low speeds of 10-15 MPH. The instrument panel was showing the ABS and service traction needed lights on the dashboard. The consumer will take the vehicle to dealer for service. The consumer specifically stated that this just started happening last week. The dealer has not been contacted, but the consumer contacted Pontiac and filed a complaint with them.”
NHTSA complaint #10136324, filed 2005-09, 87,800 milesRelated 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…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Montana
36 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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