2005 Pontiac Montana Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 4% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“The contact stated while operating the vehicle during all weather conditions, the power window switch was inoperative on the driver side, passenger side, and in the rear vent. There was no warning signals prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer numerous times, who could not be duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was informed and a claim # was provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10174568, filed 2006-11, 27,000 miles“Had an annoying whistling noise coming from the front drivers side of the van at highway speed and extremely windy days. Numerous complaimts with no results until windsheild was replaced due to a crack. Upon removal of the windsheild, a large gap in the sealant/adhesive was discovered at the bottom center portion of the winsheild, most likely the start and finish points of the robot. Since the repair/replacement problem has dissappeared.”
NHTSA complaint #10265544, filed 2009-04“2005 Pontiac Montana experiencing problems with the windows and the windshield wipers. The consumer found damage on the door which was remedied, then the consumer reported that both windows rolled down hard. The drivers side was fixed but not the passenger side. Wiper failure occurred intermittently and were replaced, then the passenger window would not roll up. The passenger window was fixed. The driver window did not operate properly and the vehicle stalled on a few occasions while the vehicle was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10122631, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 19 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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