2006 Pontiac Montana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 14%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,996miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Pontiac Montana, 14% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,996 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.
“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 the dashboard was fractured. The contact stated that the dashboardd developed cracks in several areas. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10748386, filed 2015-08, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana sv6. When the vehicle is stopped and idling, the battery voltage begins to decrease. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times; however, the failure continues. Also, when the contact places the vehicle into drive, the RPM's increase, but the vehicle does not accelerate. The vehicle was diagnosed for the failure, but it still persists when the contact attempts to drive. In addition, the driver side door on the vehicle does not properly shut and leaves a one inch gap between the door and the body of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10233651, filed 2008-07, 20,000 miles“2006 Pontiac Montana sv6 with faulty rear passenger sliding door. Vehicle has been taken to dealership several times over last year and problem has not been resolved. Multiple repairs and calibrations. Door reopens after closing.”
NHTSA complaint #10218136, filed 2008-02Related 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 2006 Pontiac Montana
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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