2001 Pontiac Montana: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Apr 13, 2011 · Lights · 122,777 miles · IN

I just recently purchased a 2001 pontiac montana and started having problems with the wire mounting in the tail lights. When the headlights are on and I push on the break the turn signal light dimly light on the dash, then when I have my right turn signal on and put my foot on the brake it blinks fast, also when the left turn signal is on the right one lights up on the dash. I feel that this is hazardous and should be addressed by your company. When you built the vehicle you used plastic wire mountings and they can't withstand the heat, this also shorts out my traction control in which it then shuts off. This is a manufacturing error and should be fixed by the company to keep your customers happy. The part to fix this problem is $55.00.

Filed Jul 11, 2010 · Lights · 145,283 miles · PA

Headlights are opaque and water inside, requiring replacement.

Filed Jul 6, 2010 · Lights · MN

Headlights became opaque also water got inside. Headlights were replaced on my pontiac montana van.

Filed Nov 30, 2009 · Lights · 50,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. While driving noticed that the headlights provided inadequate illumination on the roadway. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The headlight lens exhibited excessive corrosion which was contributed to the weather. The current mileage was 120,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 12/17/09. *lj updated 12/21/09

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Brakes · 114,701 miles · WY · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. When the brake pedal was depressed, the contact heard the ABS lock up and the vehicle continued to roll forward. She stated that the vehicle would stop regularly, but would continue to roll forward when driving between 5 and 10 MPH. On september 24, 2007, the failure resulted in the contact rear ending another vehicle. The other vehicle was not damaged. The contact's vehicle sustained damages to the driver and passenger side headlights and the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in april and june of 2007 regarding this failure. On both occasions, she was informed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle, however, she and her husband believed that there was brake failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 114,701.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Lights, Transmission · PR

Dt: the contact states that her 2001 pontiac montero was having a problem with the headlights filling with water when it rains. This happened for three years. The vehicle was repaired by a dealership three years ago. Now there is the same problem with the headlights getting wet when it rains. The inside of the vehicle is getting wet also. The dashboard and instrument panel is getting wet. Had to put a towel on the dashboard to keep it dry. The transmission iwasnot working, and in order to take it down, the mechanic will have to have the vehicle towed. The contact did not want to pay that high price to have the vehicle fixed.

Filed Sep 18, 2005 · Lights · 99,000 miles · GA

Noticed that when the headlights were on and the turn signal was activated to the left or right that the turn signal indicator on the instrument panel was blinking as though my hazards were on. With the turn signal on, I circled the vehicle and observed that the commanded light was blinking appropriately but the opposite light was also blinking dimly. I proceeded to disassemble each turn signal indicator to search for corrosion or other damage and discovered that there was charring on the right rear circuit card at the connector. I contacted my pontiac dealer inquired if there was a recall for such an item and they told me no. I bought the part from pontiac installed it myself and have had no further trouble. I have seen other vehicles in traffic at night with evidence of the same indicator problem.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Electrical · 500 miles · WV

The vehicle alarm would sound intermittently throughout the day and night. The dealer had examined the vehicle four times trying to find the problem. *jb the vehicle's headlights also came on by themselves. The consumer is concerned that the vehicle may catch on fire. The dealer installed an alarm module but the problem recurred. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but they were unable to offer any assistance.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Engine · PA

The vehicle has stalled 5 or 6 times in the 4 1/2 months since I have owned it. The first time I had just left work. About 1 mile from work at about 20 MPH it stalled. This was a 2 lane residential area. I was able to fight off the panic, put on my flashers, and had just enough momentum to make it to the next block and coast into a storefront parking area. My husband suggested that I should shift to neutral and restart the vehicle. Stalled on residential 4 lane highway. I had just exited the highway and was traveling at about 30 MPH. The vehicle stalled. I shifted to neutral and restarted. Stalled at about 35 MPH through rush hour traffic and I was on a 4-lane bridge. This time I was in the right lane, thank goodness, because again without any noise or warning lights/messages the vehicle stalled.stalled traveling to work on 4 lane divided highway at about 65 MPH. I was coasting down a long hill toward my exit. The vehicle stalled, I shifted to neutral and it would not restart. I was able to coast to the exit and then to the side of the road. The vehicle did restart after several attempts.stalled on my way to work on a 6 lane divided highway at roughly 70 - 72 MPH. I was in the center lane with vehicles on the left and right. When the vehicle stalls, the headlights, radio, heater, etc... Continue to operate without interruption. The motor completely stops working, however there is no power brakes and no power steering.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Electrical, Lights · CA

While driving at night headlights and interior lights would occasionaly dim. Dealer has advised consumer that defect was due to generator that dropped power from control module, but did not have a remedy.