Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the power sliding door does not lock. The dealer stated that no recalls were available. The failure has been ongoing for five days. The vehicle was taken to a body shop, but the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. The mechanic removed the door from the vehicle. When it was placed back on, the failure stopped for only a few days. The failure mileage was 113,546 and current mileage was 113,600. Updated 09/01/09. *lj the power doors would not lock. Updated 09/04/09.
2000 Pontiac Montana: doors won't lock, open or latch
7 of the 228 complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Montana describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac montana. The contact received a recall notice regarding the door handles on her vehicle. She was experiencing issues with the locks on the rear driver's side doors because they could not be opened from inside the passenger compartment. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v597000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors) was similar to the failures the contact was experiencing; however, the manufacturer stated that they would not repair the defect under this recall because the failure was not involved with the previous recall that was issued. The current mileage is 116000. Updated 02-18-09 the sliding door didnot open from the inside. Updated 02/18/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 pontiac montana. The contact stated that her daughter's leg became trapped on the rear sliding passenger door. The door is supposed to retract when an object is blocking the sensor. The contact also stated that the driver side door locks on its own. The dealer was notified, but would not provide a free diagnosis. The contact feels that the manufacturer should pay for the repair costs because she is making payments on the vehicle. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 120,000.
Power sliding door will not latch - opens while vehicle is in motion. Started off about a year ago to be occasional in hot weather - now cannot get the sliding door to latch at all.
I just wanted to know if it is normal for these to go as soon as the warranty is over. The paint, I argued with the dealer and they finally agreed to pay for it. The ABS brakes went just after the warranty, they won't help me there. The passenger sliding door will not lock automatically. No price for repair yet.
While driving sliding door opens which is caused by a failure in the latch locking mechanism. Dealership replaced the sliding door latch. Problem still exists.
All door latches will lock without prior warning. As a consumer he his concerned. Dealership has been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
- Risk
- If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.
Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
- Risk
- If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V264000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
- Risk
- An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 01V067000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Pontiac Montana door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2000 Pontiac Montana?
7 of 228 owner complaints about the 2000 Pontiac Montana (3%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Pontiac Montana?
There are 3 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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