2006 Pontiac Montana Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 11%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Pontiac Montana, 11% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 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.
“When it's cold and you start the vehicle I get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go anyways. I think it is a safety hazard because it can happen when you are going 70 MPH on the interstate and cars are right on your ass. Luckily I wasn't on the interstate but I was on a highway going 60mph when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #11306546, filed 2020-02, 199,203 miles“We've been having an issue with the van decelerating on its own and having to lay down on the gas to get it going again. Still havn't found out what it is. Now our awd disabled light came on. This worries me because we live in mn and have terrible roads in the winter. That is one reason we bought this van is for the awd.”
NHTSA complaint #10410985, filed 2011-07, 58,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that the transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle decelerated and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel cap failure light and engine warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel cap several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10733212, filed 2015-07, 106,000 miles“My 2006 Pontiac Montana sv6 was parked on a small incline, and while low on fuel (it had about 3 gallons) the van acted as if it was out of gas and would not start. Gas had to be added and the van pushed to a flat surface.”
NHTSA complaint #10345555, filed 2010-07Related service bulletins
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10190437Mar 30, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10176310May 8, 2020This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 | 11% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2003 | 16 | 19% |
| 2002 | 21 | 17% |
| 2001 | 18 | 12% |
| 2000 | 17 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac Montana
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSuspension
5 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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