2006 Pontiac Montana Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Pontiac Montana, 22% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“Hi, we reside in canada, therefore the mileage is registered in kms. The vehicle now has 78,000 kms on it. The ABS system has been failing, the light originally came on about a week ago. When I first turned the vehicle off the first time the light went off. Now it is on all the time. I believe that the under laying problem with the ebcm module and/or wheel sensors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10298718, filed 2010-01, 46,600 miles“I have bought a 2006 Pontiac Montana sv6 from a dealer within 10 days of having the van the ball joint fell completely out while we were driving home with kids in car dealer fixed it free of charge but I had to pay the towing bill....I change all 4 tires and now my van is making a squeaking and clunking sound ...I believe it is the rear def.also none of my power doors work and the back windshield wiper keeps burning out now the dealer will not help me fix the problem with out paying more money please help me with some advice in what to do I've only had van for 3 mnths and I bought the van…”
NHTSA complaint #10732604, filed 2015-07, 133,000 miles“The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the seat belt is connected. The vehicle experiences these issues moving and stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11119519, filed 2018-08“Passenger side electronic door is not shutting properly. Door was shut with child safety looks in place however, when I was driving down the road the door just popped open without any warning. No bells, no messages, nothing...until the door was already half way open. My children sit in this vehicle, and thank god for safety belts or someone could have gotten killed. Now the door closes when it wants and the system will think it is latched when it isn't, and the door will open while driving. Major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10432463, filed 2011-10“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were flickering. The failure occurred on eight occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 | 22% |
| 2005 | 17 | 21% |
| 2004 | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 | 15 | 18% |
| 2002 | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 22 | 10% |
| 1999 | 14 | 6% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Montana
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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