2001 Pontiac Montana Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 3% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Mid may 2011...I purchased a 2001 Pontiac Montana from an older woman (70-80's). She had purchased the vehicle new and she lived near tuscon, arizona. The vehicle was/is in great condition (no rust, etc.) for being 10 years old...and had only 44,000 miles on it. Since I bought the van...I put on maybe 1500 miles. Within the first month...I had a few issues...one being extremely dangerous. On thursday, june 16, 2011 as I backed out of the driveway...I noticed a weird feeling with the van...almost a squishy feel. I thought I maybe had a flat tire. I checked and it looked fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10411978, filed 2011-07, 45,000 miles“While driving, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle would hesitated when accelerated after a complete stop or when slowing. The dealer was unable to remedy the problem. The consumer requested a refund for the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10017567, filed 2003-04, 13,305 miles“My gearshift broke,fuel gage don't work,my car bounce up and down when driving sliding doors won't click open.when start car up and put in gear drive or revearse won't move just rive up.”
NHTSA complaint #10809377, filed 2015-12“The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she noticed that there was an unusual shake in the rear end of the vehicle. While attempting a left turn, the trailing arm on the rear end fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that the rear trailing arms were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 46,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10411953, filed 2011-07, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Pontiac Montana
36 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsFuel system
18 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 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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