{"id":44892,"date":"2021-10-15T01:26:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T08:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=44892"},"modified":"2023-08-30T04:45:55","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T11:45:55","slug":"pontiac-montana-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/pontiac-montana-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Pontiac Montana Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_047a8b-4b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_047a8b-4b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_047a8b-4b qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-bbe375  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-5b3095\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f8e763-7b\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f8e763-7b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f8e763-7b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_f8e763-7b summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_f8e763-7b\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Pontiac Montana got a 3.5 out of 5.0 reliability rating from RepairPal. Regardless, owners report that they&rsquo;re still satisfied with their Montanas.<\/li><li>Several parts in the Pontiac Montana tend to wear out. These parts include the intake manifold, condenser, and tail lights.<\/li><li>Overall, the Pontiac Montana is pretty reliable, and most owners report only a few minor bugs that they consider normal for a vehicle of its age.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/pontiac\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pontiac Montana\">Pontiac Montana<\/a> is a minivan that was made by General Motors from 1997 to 2009. It was affordably priced, featured a roomy interior, and had reasonable gas mileage. However, Pontiac Montanas have already depreciated quite significantly over the years. The Montanas made from 1999 to 2006 are only worth around 8% to 12% of their original value. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autopadre.com\/depreciation-curves\/pontiac-montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"AutoPadre.com\">AutoPadre.com<\/a>, the 2006 model is projected to lose 4% of its current value in five years. This means that the Pontiac Montana can potentially be a great deal for buyers interested in getting a used minivan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the Pontiac Montana Reliable?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the latest Montana minivans have already aged by more than a decade, owners have reported that they&rsquo;re still satisfied with their vehicle. However, several parts, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/what-is-an-intake-manifold-gasket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"intake manifold gasket\">intake manifold gasket<\/a>, tend to wear out. There are also a few parts like broken tail lights that require immediate attention. But for the most part, it&rsquo;s as simple as replacing malfunctioning parts. The cause of these problems can even be attributed to normal wear. We&rsquo;ll cover these issues later in this article.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Twenty-four owners have given reliability scores for the Montana on <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/pontiac\/montana\/car_reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, and the scores have an average of 3.5 out of 5.0, which is good but not exceptional. Meanwhile, owners on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cars.com\/research\/pontiac-montana-2004\/consumer-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Cars.com\">Cars.com<\/a> seem to hold their Montanas in higher regard as their recent reviews are in the 4.0 to 5.0 range. Most of them report that the vehicle exhibits a few minor bugs that they consider normal for a vehicle of its age. &ldquo;It has never left us on the side of the road and it drives comfortably. I am happy with it,&rdquo; one owner says. Many owners echo the same sentiment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-1024x633.jpg\" alt=\"2004 pontiac montana\" class=\"wp-image-44917\" width=\"1024\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-1024x633.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Made by General Motors from 1997 to 2009, the Pontiac Montana was affordably priced, featured a roomy interior, and had reasonable gas mileage. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/simple.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pontiac_Montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Wikipedia\">Wikipedia<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pontiac Montana Common Problems&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though many owners think that the Pontiac Montana is affordable and decently reliable, some models still have several issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intake Manifold Gasket Failure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to users from RepairPal and CarComplaints, this is the Montana&rsquo;s most common issue. The Montana&rsquo;s intake manifold gasket might fail, causing oil or coolant to leak. However, this leak is usually internal and isn&rsquo;t always visible from the outside. The oil and coolant might mix due to gasket failure. Some owners were able to detect the problem when the low coolant light illuminated on their dashboard. Others experienced overheating issues. When this issue occurs, the engine is at risk of being damaged because coolant isn&rsquo;t supposed to be mixed with oil. If it is, it will interfere with the oil&rsquo;s lubricating properties, and then the engine won&rsquo;t be adequately lubricated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1999 to 2005 Pontiac Montana models are affected by this issue. Replacing the lower intake manifold gasket should fix this problem for most owners. However, there are a few owners whose engines were damaged as a result of the coolant and oil mixing. These unlucky owners had to pay for expensive engine repairs. To prevent costly engine repairs, owners should have their vehicle checked immediately as soon as the first symptoms of intake manifold gasket failure emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"2004 pontiac montana engine\" class=\"wp-image-44921\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/2004-pontiac-montana-engine.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Pontiac Montana&rsquo;s most common issue is intake manifold gasket failure. Image source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edmunds.com\/pontiac\/montana\/2004\/pictures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Edmunds\">Edmunds<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Erratic Shifting&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Erratic shifting is another common issue for 1999 to 2006 the Montana models. While transmission hiccups are sometimes just a byproduct of aging, the Montana&rsquo;s transmission problem is caused by a faulty pressure control solenoid. The pressure control solenoid controls fluid pressure to the clutch&rsquo;s friction plate. The failed pressure control solenoids results in rough and delayed shifts and causes the transmission to make grinding or whining sounds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to RepairPal&rsquo;s technicians, replacing the faulty pressure control solenoid involves disassembling the transmission, which is costly and labor-intensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tail Light Failure&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Either the rear brake light or the rear turn signals in some 1999 to 2006 Pontiac Montanas have been known to fail. There appears to be something causing the bulbs to stop working, as most owners have reported that even newly replaced bulbs failed to work. But this issue is due to failed sockets, not a faulty bulb. According to forum users, the wires inside the tail light assembly were worn out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Replacing the faulty tail light would be an easy fix for this problem. However, there are several owners in forums who have fixed this issue by taking apart the headlight and looking for burnt wires. The cause of the issue is a connector inside the tail light that has been disconnected or become loose. Some owners were able to fix the issue by using new wire segments to connect the two points or by removing the burnt segment and tying the remaining wire segments together.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Replacing The Rear Taillights On A 2001 Pontiac Montana\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vvxEyNYXpOc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaking Water Pump&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Owners of some 1999 to 2005 Montanas have reported that their minivans were overheating. Upon investigation, they found that their water pump was leaking. A leaking water pump is a common Montana issue, with 28 reports on <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/leaking-water-pump-may-cause-coolant-loss-and-overheating-573#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>. The water pump is part of the cooling loop and is responsible for the circulation of either water or coolant through the engine. A leaking water pump will eventually cause the cooling loop to lack coolant, causing the engine to overheat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix the issue, owners simply need to replace the faulty water pump. Replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/water-pump\/pontiac\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"water pumps\">water pumps<\/a> for the Pontiac Montana cost around $30 to $60.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I miss those carefree pre-pandemic days, shopping for pottery in my Pontiac Montana Thunder. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EAaOMFozb3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/EAaOMFozb3\">pic.twitter.com\/EAaOMFozb3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Steven Ewing (@stevenewing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stevenewing\/status\/1360265407429492743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"February 12, 2021\">February 12, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leaking Refrigerant&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several Montana owners have reported that their air-conditioning stopped working. The A\/C failure is caused by leaking refrigerant in the minivan&rsquo;s condenser. The refrigerant is responsible for absorbing heat and redirecting it away from the cabin and into the condenser, where the heat is dissipated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/ac-condenser-may-develop-refrigerant-leaks-551\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a>, GM has developed a new condenser and mounting bracket to prevent it from falling. Nevertheless, replacing the leaking condenser should fix the issue. A replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/a-c-condenser\/pontiac\/montana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"condenser\">condenser<\/a> for a Pontiac Montana costs around $60 to $100.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pontiac Montana also has problems with other parts like brakes, steering, and air-conditioning, but they&rsquo;re less common. The most common issues on this list are the ones that Montana owners should look out for. As long as you&rsquo;re aware of the common problems of the minivan you&rsquo;re planning to buy, you&rsquo;ll be able to spot issues before they become worse.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Pontiac Montana is a minivan that was made by General Motors from 1997 to 2009. It was affordably priced,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/pontiac-montana-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":44919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3890,2905],"tags":[3135],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-44892","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-pontiac","8":"category-vehicle-reliability","9":"tag-pontiac-montana","10":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pontiac Montana Reliability and Common Problems - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Pontiac Montana\u2019s reliability is fair, but not exceptional. 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