2000 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"Don't be fooled by its good looks.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission starting slipping at 35,000 miles. GM wouldn't do anything since the warranty was out of "time". At 37,000 miles the transmission finally gave up. Since GM wouldn't offer any help (not even a break on labor or parts, and charged me a whopping $91.00 just to look at the transmission), I took it to a local reputable shop and had it repaired. Passenger side window is EXTREMELY slow in going down or up, and I hear a lifter noise when the car first starts up. Cup holders are a joke and are easily broken. Outer tie rods shot at 34,000 miles. Radio lights have burned out. Outside temperature sensor is unreliable.
General comments?
Great looking van, but VERY poor quality. This is my fourth, and last, GM vehicle. There are too many other manufacturers that offer a better quality vehicle, with a better warranty...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2005 |