2001 Pontiac Montana Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 12%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 12% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,250 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.
“Ever since my husband and I bought the van it when you put it in a gear and step on the gas it would rev the engine and hit hard in gear and causing the van to jerk hard we took it to a mechanic where we were told and he said it was the drive shaft and replaced it and it should not jerk no more but it seems to be worse than it was when they fixed it.”
NHTSA complaint #10256399, filed 2009-01, 150,000 miles“Bought this 2001 Pontiac Montana with 132000 miles a week before. Going to pick up my son from work, early evening, 14 degrees outside. I look down and my temperature gauge shoot up and the red temp gauge comes on. I pull over. Bubbling fluids is all I hear. First we started off with no heat a few days before that. We had the heater core flushed out and that seemed to work. Changed the water pump and thermostat. O2 sensors need to be replaced (1+3). Fuel pump is rusted. And the hydroponic lifters are loud. Like the style but having problems. Noticed a few steering issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10566652, filed 2014-03, 3 miles“I have a 2001 Pontiac Montana that is exhibiting the exact symptoms described in recall #07v349000. Pontiac claims that my specific vehicle is not covered under this recall notice. I believe it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10236390, filed 2008-07, 80,500 miles“Dt: contact states: the gas tank cracked at the seams and is leaked gasoline. The gas tank was made of plastic and cannot be fixed.. She called a dealer, and the dealer was getting lots of complaints about the same thing. But GM has not issued a recall. The vehicle has not been fixed yet; but she was going to have it fixed as soon as possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10125918, filed 2005-07, 62,000 miles“The tank leaks fuel at the inlet on the tank. Customer is able to put no more than enough gas in the tank where is below the level on the inlet on the tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10629560, filed 2014-08, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V349000Aug 8, 2007On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve…Covers: Pontiac Montana 2001–2004, Aztek 2001–2004, Chevrolet Venture 2001–2004 +1 more
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 2001 Pontiac Montana
36 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
15 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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