2003 Pontiac Montana Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,163miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 5% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,163 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“A bouncy wobble occurs at speed between 30-55 MPH. A lurch occurs after breaking before the vehicle starts to roll. These problems have been stated as being present but no one seems to be able to fix them. We refuse to take the vehicle on the highway as it shakes and bounces. Axle problem, cv joyce problem, suspension have been suggested, but nothing done.”
NHTSA complaint #10049163, filed 2003-12, 2,500 miles“Several times there has been strange noises from the back of the car. Reported but nothing done. Getting off an interstate and leaving the stop sign and pulling onto a state highway began to build speed but car started to wobble at about 40 MPH. Tried to stop but the car was all over the road. Coasted to stop. The bracket that holds the rear axle in place snapped. There was no rust, no other damage sighted. Snapped in the middle of the part. Reviewed by gmc representative and the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075322, filed 2004-06, 17,826 miles“The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was a loss of vehicle control without warning and the vehicle crashed into a highway barrier. The driver sustained minor injuries and there a police report was not taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined the rear axle fractured. The vehicle was deemed totaled. 8ak”
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 6 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 32 | 14% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Montana
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsSuspension
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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