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2006 Pontiac Montana Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Montana, most often about the electrical (22% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is 7th of 8 Montana model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Pontiac Montana problems
Electrical
8 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles.
I have bought a 2006 Pontiac Montana sv6 from a dealer within 10 days of having the van the ball joint fell completely out while we were driving home with kids in car dealer fixed it free of charge but I had to pay the towing bill....I change all 4 tires and now my van is making a squeaking and clunking sound ...I…
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were…
Engine
7 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 144,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the engine stalled and the contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle had electrical system failures due to the wires being cut and glued back together. In addition, the headlights were…
The main wiring harness loom that runs across the transmission and under the air box, was rubbing the transmission and wore thru 4 of the wires causing the engine to shut down.
Suspension
5 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear.
My wife was driving along a country road when the passenger side rear ball joint separated, causing the rear to drop and pulling the vehicle to the side. Thankfully, it was not the driver's side, because she was passing a school and the buses were leaving. I had the vehicle towed to a garage where we inspected it.…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Montana. While driving 55 MPH there was a thumping sound and a screeching noise causing the vehicle fish tail. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the road where he noticed that the tire was leaning into the wheel well and the right rear ball joints were broken. The vehicle was towed…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: body.
Tl 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…
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…
Stability control
5 complaints · 14%I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check ABS system", check stability system, service ABS system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after I let go of the switch.
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…
Brakes
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Braking problems. Vehicle would shutter and shake. Would not slow down quickly when braking. Had two left front wheel hub replaced. Problem started around 15,000 miles. Had to remove & refinish front brake rotors. Had to remove and resurface rear rotors. All work had be done with under 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
I have been having messages come across my digital screen, saying "check ABS system", check stability system, service ABS system- also constant problem with trying to start the van- seems like the starter will not release, it just keeps attempting to start even after I let go of the switch.
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: hub.
Braking problems. Vehicle would shutter and shake. Would not slow down quickly when braking. Had two left front wheel hub replaced. Problem started around 15,000 miles. Had to remove & refinish front brake rotors. Had to remove and resurface rear rotors. All work had be done with under 25,000 miles on the vehicle.
Tires are showing signs of extreme sidewall splits that could have LED to tire blowout at highway speeds. Tires will be taken back to store where bought although not optimistic they will replace them. Dunlop signature series II all season
Transmission
4 complaints · 11%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…
Transmission locks up in park when parked and can not be released until the vehicle is pushed while someone is pulling down on the shift lever. Results in being stranded unless someone is available to push.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Pontiac Montana recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Full defect summary
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Equipment: labels
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Power sliding door
Summary
Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's
Power sliding door opening
Summary
Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 MPH.odi has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea07-019) to further assess this issue.
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Montana
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Montana?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (8 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); engine (7 complaints, typically around 144,000 miles); suspension (5 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac Montana have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 19, 2010 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Pontiac Montana?
- It is 7th of 8 Montana model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.