8.7
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$500.00
Average Mileage:
92,667 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
- replace brakes and rotors (1 reports)
brakes problem
Helpful Websites About 2000 Pontiac Montana brakes and rotors are a continuous problem
2007Oct 08
(reported on)Montana
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Brake guy says the Pontiac Montana is notorious for having under designed brakes. Get yours checked often!
2006Dec 04
(reported on)Montana 3.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
We have had this Pontiac Montana since 2000. We go in at least twice a year since the beginning for some brake problem. At the beginning, brakes were mushy, and didn't feel like they would stop. Continued with rotor problems every 3-4 months. Been to the Dealer, and at least 5 different places to have them checked. They all say Rotors need turning, or the pads need to be replaced. I've owned cars since 1968 and replaced brakes every 50000-70000 miles not every 5-7000 miles. I dont feel this is a driver style, it has to be a design flaw that is costing me $$ continuously.
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2008Dec 24
Montana
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We purchased our van less than a year ago, at which time, the owner showed us proof that the brake pads and rotors had been replaced within the last month. About a month ago, we had our oil changed at which time they did a full inspection. Once complete, they told me that our brakes and rotors needed to be changed AGAIN and that our brake line needed to be flushed. We were planning to wait until after the holidays to get the problem fixed. But on Christmas Eve, we weren't so lucky. Going around a curve, my brakes locked up and I no longer had control of my vehicle. The pictures tell you the rest and there was close to $10,000. in damages.
jo-an
DeLand, FL, USA
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