2005 Pontiac Montana sv6 from North America - Comments

Fuel economy is terrible. average of city hwy is 16.8 mpg.

Rattle in the front end.

Brakes squeal and there is a shudder when pressed hard on the hwy.

Noise from ignition through the dvd player.

Side door hinge hits the body when opening and closing the door.

Tires are wearing out with very low miles and very easy driving.

ac/heater system does not heat/cool very well.

Rear Seat belt did not retract properly.

This was all before 10000 miles.

When I first looked at and then bought the Montana SV6, I was very pleased with the price, style and options on the van. Once I started driving it though, the ongoing problems started, the worst being the terrible gas mileage that the car gets.GM, in their infinite wisdom, installed a fuel economy monitor on this van and it is sitting on 16.8 mpg (that's as low as it registers) and does not budge. htis really suck since the advertise about 26mpg combined. the other problems are ongoing annoyances as the dealerships seem unable or unwilling to repair them. the only one the did fix was the seat belt. not a happy camper.

I own a 2006 SV6. The rattle in the front end is probably a sway bar bushing, I just had one replaced under warranty.

I've not experienced the "Ignition Noise" you say comes from your DVD player. I would assume this noise is coming through your head sets and not the radio. You may be picking up RF interference from local towers or other sources.

I am a little annoyed with the less than friendly second row seats. They are difficult to remove and adjust.

My van is an extended model and Heating/Ac is more than adequate when compared to my previous van, a Kia Sedona. The SV6's system functions much better.

I've just past 10k and I really can't say anything bad about my SV6. So far the dealer has been very attentive and I'm very pleased with their performance. Perhaps you should find another dealer.

Good luck and keep us updated.

I say check the MPG yourself. maybe the indicator is bad.

On a long trip, driver's seat very uncomfortable; headrest doesn't allow stretching; if headrest was able to be removed, seat would be much better and ride would be much more comfortable.

We bought our SV6 in March of 2005. In July of 2005 the passenger sliding door quit working - apparently the motor in the door. The van was in the shop for a WEEK because the techs did not know how to fix it. In January of 2007 - actually New Years Eve - it quit working again and was stuck OPEN!!! there was no way to get it closed OR quit the stupid dinging noise - we had to drive home 3 miles with the door open and it was a cold night. Took it into the local dealer, they had to order a part from Denver. It got here, they fixed it and supposedly the part was defective!!! Tried to order another part and was told the part was on national backorder and didn't know when it would be in!! 2 months later, we hadn't heard from the dealership on the part - Door is totally useless - it is closed, but cannot be opened even manually - the stupid dinging noise starts and the only way to stop it is to disconnect the battery cable!! It is now March and after 3 part number changes the part has arrived. NOW there is a 2 hour video that the service tech has to watch before he can install it!!! If you don't get the cable tightened EXACTLY right, it will burn out the door motor. I am worried about when our warranty/extended warranty runs out and it happens again that I am going to get stuck with the 1500.00 (today's price) that it is going to take to fix it!!! I am ready to tell Pontiac to take it back and give me another one that I don't have problems with - or a least of lifetime of free fixes for as long as we own the van!!!

Other than that, love the van, great for traveling and get decent gas mileage - generally about 22 - 25 MPG - for general commuting purposes.

You, my friend, have a piece of crap. Try a base Odyssey or a 2007+ sienna.

Pay no attention to the Japanese van lover. I've owned my 2006 SV6 for eighteen months and I'm extremely please with it.

There were a few minor warranty issues, but at least the transmission hasn't failed nor has the engine sludged up. Typical of the Odyssey and Sienna.

If you want real value at a fair price, buy a domestic and stay away from the over hyped and over priced Japanese makes. You'll be glad you did.

I have owned a 2005 SV6 since new, and have nothing but issues since its purchase.

I too have had the passenger door issue, since resolved, but acting up again.

I had the front brakes done at 47,000, but had been acting up since 30,000, told not to worry, just rust build up, complained and only paid for pads.

Had the front end noises, warrantied the sway bar bushing (TWICE).

Now since 73,000km's, the shudder came back in front end, taken back in. Now told that the rotors are warped, needs new ones, new pads etc. Complained and they state the brake warranty was over at 60,000. Well where did that do me under the first issue.

My point is this we get lemons, but they need to honor and take care/pride in their products. It doesn't seem to me that they do, and who are we bailing out!!

I've had my 05 Montana for 2 years, and the brakes are a disaster. From vibrating hard when braking on hills, to squealing when I tap them crawling in rush hour. Now I have some intermittent squealing while driving without even touching the brakes.

The repair shop keeps replacing pads, calipers, rotors (last time they were cracked). I have yet to get more than 3 months at a time without my van sounding like I'm dragging a pig underneath it.

It's embarrassing, and expensive. I will not buy a GM van again. Looking through other sites, some of these problems are all over other years and other GM vehicles.

Purchased my SV6 late fall early spring of 2005. First year serviced 14 times. Traded in a 2002 Montana, which was probably my best vehicle ever, God I wish I had it back.

General Motors chose profits over quality, this is the worst vehicle I have ever had in my life. Am truly embarrassed to tell people the problems I have had with this vehicle. This vehicle is worth nothing now and after one year of trying, I really cannot find a dealer that will accept it on trade.

Am going to leave it on the side of the road with the keys in it, when I go to buy my new Odyssey. My friend has had one for 4 years, and the only thing he has had done is have the brakes replaced once.

What's 1000 Montanas at the bottom of the sea? A good start.