2000 Pontiac Montana EX review from North America

The first snowfall I discovered the tires and whole traction ability of the Montana was horrible! It just so happened that I had to travel up a small hill right past my dealer and it took me almost 10 minutes to get up with the tires spinning on the thin film of snow.

I went into the dealer immediately to complain that my UPGRADED equip package that was to have included tires for better snow and wet traction must have been missed - but they, and GM several times refused any fault. I continue to have great difficulty in low (or high) snow conditions - even with good Michelin's on this Montana EX (Extended model.)

The front right wheel bearing went at 76000km - expensive replacement.

**The front wipers would collide every so often with the right wiper becoming bent at the top 5 inches. Dealer says nothing wrong with the wiper motor. This has continued almost every year, including yesterday - which has finally prompted me to submit some opinions on our fair "home grown" GM product and lack of support and service.

Overall the comfort, usability and design of the Montana is good.

The overall quality and General Motor's lack of support to stand behind their product is extremely poor. When will they get the message - before it's too late?