2005 Pontiac Montana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 26%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 26% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air shocks that propel and hold up the liftgate of our 2005 Pontiac Montana sv6 failed. There was no evidence of possible failure prior to the actual failure. The lift gate is extremely heavy and it poses a safety hazard. It does not hold itself up once opened and should it fall, the heavy liftgate door would slam shut injuring anything or anyone in its way. We have used it on the rare occasion that we had to, and it is extremely difficult and heavy to hold up and open, and we must gingerly close it to prevent the back window from breaking should it close too hard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10211043, filed 2007-12, 88,032 miles“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“Both sliding doors problem malfunctioning. Driver slider will not open until you manually unlock from door. Passenger door will open without notice even after new motor/mechanism replaced by dealer. Abs system failure repaired three times in two weeks by dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10220352, filed 2008-03, 32,000 miles“Bought car used. It dinged and salesman said door just not closed properly. We brought it in 2 weeks later as door decides when it wants to close. Driver's side rear door to 2005 Pontiac Montana minivan. Dealer aligned door. Still won't close.”
NHTSA complaint #10245070, filed 2008-10, 39,000 miles“The door design is poor. If one is not directly up against the door it jams and a child could get trapped. If one is in the doorway it takes a lot of force to reopen the door. The consumer stated that the sliding door poses a safety hazard for small children. The consumer stated that a child could not exhert the force necessary to cause the door to reopen and could be injured while being dragged / pushed by te door until they are lodged between the door and the jam.”
NHTSA complaint #10094662, filed 2004-11, 600 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 | 21 | 26% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 31 | 14% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Montana
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 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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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