2005 Pontiac Montana Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,036miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,036 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.
“Whistle noise from front of vehicle around 60 MPH. Dealer has replaced the front windshield seal, door seal, and a gasket under the hood but this has not helped. The dealer told me that they didn't hear the whistle unless they drove it 90 MPH!!! I was told that this is a problem with Pontiac's design and it can not be fixed. Passenger side sliding door doesn't stay shut and doesn't open when outside handle is pulled and motor running too long and grinding after door has closed. The door motor has been replaced yet there is still a grinding noise when the door shuts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158836, filed 2006-06, 600 miles“Numerous attempts to fix the same and continuously different problems with our 2005 Montana. Flickering interior lights, ABS system failure (4x), retorque harmonic balancer, replace radio that randomly changed stations, replace molding on all doors from rust (2x), right wheel bearing and hub assembly replacement (2x), replace turn signal lamps (2x), replace fuel level sensor, replace strap on rear door that fell off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10214471, filed 2008-01, 11,258 miles“The contact stated the headlights and dashboard lights pulsate, brighter to darker. The dealership determined this was how the vehicle was manufactured.”
NHTSA complaint #10157556, filed 2006-05, 11,036 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 17% |
| 2002 | 12 | 10% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Montana
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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