2003 Pontiac Montana Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 6%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,829miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 6% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,829 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.
“We purchased our mini van brand new in 2003, since then the driver side automatic sliding door bounces open. The door does not open while driving, but intermittently the door will not close, it will continue to reopen. Sometimes the door will only partially close. I have taken this vehicle to the dealership numerous times, all parts on the door have been replaced. I have called gmc customer service, they have extended the warranty on the door, but the problem seems to be getting worse and nobody seems to be interested in making sure it's properly fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10168656, filed 2006-09, 500 miles“Dt: consumer has a back sliding passenger door on the driver's side that opens at random. Speed is not a factor. When putting vehicle in gear and sometimes in park the door opens by itself. Vehicle was taken to the dealership 3 times for work but problem has still not been resolved. Dealer claims that there is no problem. After van was picked up on friday night door had been scratched up with sandpaper. This was undocumented on the paper work. All that was included on the paper work was oil change. The van was taken to dealer for oil change, and to have the door fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10120264, filed 2005-05, 15,829 miles“After shutting off van, tried to open sliding passenger door with key fob, nothing happened, tried yanking on door, again nothing, tried opening door with switch in upper console, nothing. Door was unlocked, but would not open under power. Son was locked inside the van. My husband was finally able to manually open door with great force. Had to manually force door to close. When I took the van to dealership to have the manifold gasket replaced had the service tech look at the door and was told they couldn't recreate problem, there was nothing to be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #10160166, filed 2006-06“The automatic door on our 2003 Montana minivan completely closed on my 4 year old daughters hand yesterday, breaking her finger and causing brusing and swelling.”
NHTSA complaint #10073226, filed 2004-05Related 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 2003 Pontiac Montana
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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