The transmission and the vehicle lost complete power. The dealer stated the second clutch drum was cracked which caused the problem in the transmission.
2000 Pontiac Montana transmission complaints
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Transmission needed replacement after 55,000 miles
We have repeatedly reported to both the dealer and the mfr. That when our transmission is in drive, our vehicle rolls backward even if only on a slight incline. It also rolls forward when in reverse. When the incline is steep, you are fighting to keep going in the direction the transmission is in gear. It is as if we have a manual transmission with a clutch. It is dangerous if someone is in front of us when we are trying to back up or vice versa. I have never had a vehicle like this. I have test driven other manufacturer's vans and it never happens. I keep being told that this is normal and it is how the vehicle is engineered to conserve fuel. It is a hazard that I can't seem to get fixed.
I stopped at the end of my driveway and got out to get the mail and newspaper. My 2 year old toddler got out of her carseat and jumped into the driver's seat and put the car into drive. The doors automatically locked and the car started rolling across the street. I could only run alongside in horror as the car drove into a ditch across the street. Fortunately, there was no traffic comng at the time and no one was seriously hurt. That is whe I learned that our minivan could have the gear shifted on our automatic without stepping on the brake. Very dangerous situation for a minivan that carries children all the time.
Orignal failure of transmission at 5700 miles dealer installed a remanufactured transmission, second transmission failure at 8600 miles. Dealer has installed a second remanufactured transmission.
Vehicle has had numerous of transmission problems. Vehicle has been taken to dealer on six different occasions. Dealer had replaced cables and reinstalled transmission, but problem still occurred intermittently. Dealer has recognized the defect, but has not found an actual remedy. With defect consumer did not have full control of vehicle, which could result into an automobile accident.
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