2002 Pontiac Montana Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 6% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My automatic sliding passenger door on my 2002 Pontiac Montana does not shut properly. When you go to shut the door it closes almost shutting and opening back up automatically resulting in having to reshut the door have had the door repaired 3 times and it still does not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10043657, filed 2003-10, 34,800 miles“The automatic sliding door caused the passenger to break her wrist. When she put her hand on the handle and pulled it back the door began to slide back. While getting out of the vehicle, the passengers hand was between the handle and door causing the wrist to snap. There is no auto reverse, once it makes contact with an object.”
NHTSA complaint #10106882, filed 2005-02, 55,900 miles“Dt: the contact stated the power sliding doors opened and closed without warning. This occurred intermittently while the vehicle was in use. The contact was concerned for the safety of the children riding in the rear seats, where these doors are located. The vehicle has been seen by the service dealer three times for diagnostic testing. However, the problem has never been accurately diagnosed.”
NHTSA complaint #10144836, filed 2005-12, 50,000 miles“Automatic sliding door released and closed a small child's hand in it. As a result, childs hand was stuck in door, and door would not open. Consumer had to open door from the inside.”
NHTSA complaint #10022852, filed 2003-06, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Montana. While closing the sliding door the contact's son reached into the vehicle and it closed on his hands. She was unable to open the door once it closed. The fire department had to open the door. The failure caused bruising and swelling on both of his hands. The contact stated that there wereno sensors on the sliding door to detect motion. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10188599, filed 2007-04, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using…Covers: Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Montana
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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