2002 Pontiac Montana Sports review from North America
"Generally a nice van, but with useless service personnel"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The gas tank produces a "thud" sound when 100% filled. Sound gradually disappears as gas level drops, until it's totally gone starting at 50% and down.
Busted left side dash-bulb on the air con panel after 31,000 kilometers.
Left rear power window is intermittent.
General comments?
After a series of driving test at my dealer, the service representative told me that the "thud" sound on my tank is "normal". They only have solution for this particular problem on Montana 98 & 99 model. He said they don't have the replacement straps needed for 2003 model. I have to tell him that it's not "normal" as it is a faulty design on their part. I'm sure nobody would want to buy a vehicle with an annoying sound that dealer would say as "normal".
Recommended Reviews:
  | Too many things going wrong |
| As nice as it was, way too much maintenance to be worth it |
All 2002 Pontiac Montana reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 36000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Date of Entry | 15th August, 2004 |