2002 Pontiac Montana review from North America

Other than bringing it in 3 times to the dealer because of valve train noise, that they insist is just the fuel injection and "normal", I've only had to have an oil switch put in, under warranty. Also brought in because it shuts off when going down a hill with your foot off of the gas.

It's a mini van, an American made one at that, so needless to say it is cheaply built inside and out. It's like any other Chevy, plastics are thin, electronics are less than high tech, and the engine and transmission are less than desirable. The braking is good, but the pedal feels mushy. The engine starts well, and runs decently for it's size. The Montana needs a 3.8 engine like it had in the 90's. The 3.4 feels very base. Gas mileage is somewhere at 25 MPG on the highway. Van is noisy at any speed when it goes over bumps. Uses no fluids and does not do anything out of the ordinary. I can say for sure, that at over 100K miles, it would be a nightmare. If you're going to get a van of this year, take a look at Dodges Caravan.