2002 Pontiac Montana Thunder review from North America
"This is a good vehicle to own if the fuel efficiency was even close to that promised by the dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ABS quit 5 times, usually in a storm.
Fuel efficiency well below the advertised rate.
Intake gasket failed at 70,000 km.
Air suspension failed at 59,000 km.
General comments?
Dealer charges me $176 to repair a hose on a rear shock and then the air compressor would not even work. I was told I had to pay since the hose was not covered by the extended warranty even though I complained about the compressor not working prior the the original warranty expiring. Now the dealer says this is my fault since I did not take the vehicle in for a second opinion. Finally, the Dealer had to replace the compressor and motor
but the rear suspension is still very weak. GM refused to honor their warranty and refund the $176 I spent on a repair that should have been fixed when I first brought it to their attention.
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| The worst experiences ever in the history of automobile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 75000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Astro |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2005 |