2006 Pontiac Montana 4d Ext. Wagon review from North America
"I will never buy a GM vehicle again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Since I have this van, repairs and more repairs. So far I had to;
1- Balance and install four new tires, $558.37.
2- Constantly replacing front headlight bulbs, $9.99 each
3- Replaced 1 front wheel bearing (HUB TYPE), $514.97.
4- Replaced brake pad/shoes $.
5- Transmission service & flush/oil, lube, filter/replace PVC valve $190.04.
6- Muffler seam split, not replaced yet.
7- Brake wheel cylinder replaced, $104.40.
8- Bleed (flush) complete brake, $74.99.
9- Brake drum resurfaced, $52.20.
10- Brake caliper slider guide/pin service-front, $52.20.
11- Power steering flush, $89.99.
12- Reline drum brakes-rear, $131.99.
14- Brake rotor machine off vehicle-front, $52.20.
15- Replaced fuel filter, $25.
16- Replaced transmission pan gasket/drain plug, $168.05.
Now that I have repaired these problems... my windshield wiper motor stopped working today, future attention front/rear suspension, A/C failed, heat blows out on driverside floor when heat is turned off, only settings 4 and 5 work on heater, CD players scratches ruins all CDs, driverside power window gets stuck and don't work properly, passenger sliding door jams, I am waiting for the manifold to fail me, and to top it all off, I FIND OUT MY VEHICLE IS ON GM'S RECALLED LIST...
I missed out on refund from GM... :(
This Pontiac Montana 2003 is a LEMON, CAUSES HEADACHES.
The worst part about this, I am not finished paying off the loan, two more years to go of repairs.
General comments?
I thought I was buying a family van, more like a death wish waiting to happen.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 118174 miles |
| Most recent distance | 180211 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd October, 2009 |