2002 Pontiac Montana Extended review from North America

I enjoy the Montana. It is very comfortable for long rides. I feel very fortunate in that the problems I have had... have not caused me a whole lot of grief although they have been costly. I am avoiding taking it to be looked at for fear of the next bill.

I happened to notice that the quick oil change place had to top up my rad on two visits and when I had to get some work done (minor accident) I mentioned this and they checked... intake something was leaking so they changed them for me. Cost $2000. I feel fortunate because I was not driving down the road plus I was just out a vehicle the one day that it was already in the shop. Whew!

The sliding door - well it makes this "POP" sound occassionally when it opens. As if it is out of alignment or something. I'll ignore that - am thankful I only have one power door.

Do you know that when it snows and it piles up on the roof... when it warms up a little and starts to break free ~ if you stop at a red light, if you are unlucky to be on a little bit of downward incline, the snow will come down the windshield & wedge in the wiper area. The snow is too heavy for the wipers to push off and presto, you are now unable to see anything. Thankfully I was stopped & in a small town.

I had the rad done because of the accident so hopefully I will not have any more problems. (although I wonder at 80,000 ~ if it will break. I guess I should save for it)

I bought it because it is a nice riding van for long distance trips. I am happy with it ~ I am sorry to hear that it has SO many problems as I can't afford anything more any time soon. I just do not know what else to buy that also does not have a list of problems.