NHTSA — Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer Problems

6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,394 miles

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2000 Pontiac Montana windows / windshield problems

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2000 Pontiac Montana Owner Comments

problem #3

Aug 082005

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,182 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

New March 2000. Van always receives regular maintenance. The following is a history of repairs: 4/00 windshield wipers would not return to closed position - dealer fixed. 12/03 (37,179 mi) tps sensor breaking down causing idle to surge - dealer replaced throttle position sensor, completed reprogram ($255.14) 12/03 (37,182 mi) air bag light coming on - dealer replaced right front seat belt buckle under warranty (labor $134.51). 12/27/03 (37,555 mi) was in collision (other vehicle pulled out in front of me as I was coming down small overpass, he was cited). My van sustained $4,500 in front end damages, his car was totaled. My air bags did not deploy. No one injured. 5/04 (40,983 mi) rear hatch would not stay up - dealer replaced both hatch props ($258.73) 7/04 (43,437 mi) van was "shifting" hard, would not pick up speed correctly. Dealer replaced pressure control solenoid, flushed transmission and replaced front brake pads and machined rotors ($986.48). 12/04 (48,284 mi) van would not start on several occasions. Known independent repair shop replaced battery, checked oil leak. ($114.90). 4/05 (51,646 mi) low coolant light /check engine light coming on. Same independent repair shop replaced intake gaskets, thermostat, spark plugs and filter, and oil pump shaft 0-ring. Corrected air bag light ($791.03) 6/05 purchased new tires and were told needed all new tie rods. We went on vacation July 9, 2005 (Ohio to Virginia and back). Concerned that the van shook terribly when applying the brakes on long downgrades through wv and va. We were towing nothing. The very next day, after returning home, the van would not start consistently. 7/05 (56,533 mi) told that the computer crashed. Same independent repair shop replaced ECM, crank sensor, ign module and machined front rotors which if you remember were just done in July of 2004 ($982.02). After researching the track record of Pontiac Montana, have found that many consumers having the same problems.

- Orrville, OH, USA

problem #2

Dec 142000

Montana

  • miles
The crank arm on the wiper motor failed causing the wiper arm to not return to their home position when the switch is turned off after use. Nlm

- Millington, MI, USA

problem #1

Dec 112000

Montana

  • miles
While driving 40 mph windshield wipers became interlocked and mangled. Dealer said they were not covered under warranty because this was not a factory defect. The problem reoccured after the dealer had replaced the wiper blades.

- White Lake, MI, USA

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