2002 pontiac montana. Consumer states problem with vehicle windshield *tgw last november, the windshield cracked diagonally toward the left lower corner. Upon inspection, it was apparent the windshield had released from the upper right corner. The vehicle was inspected by a glass repair shop and they informed the consumer that the roof/glass opening was rusted and had to be repaired/replaced before they would replace the glass. The dealer informed the consumer there was a service bulletin specifying that the roof was to be replaced to fix the condition.
2002 Pontiac Montana body problems
10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 47,000.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical mileage
- 47,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body: door3
- Body: trunk lid1
- Body1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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200k+
Pontiac Montana body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Power-sliding door
Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door.the interior handle is oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant is seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.if the occupant holds the interior handle in the thumb up position during power-assisted opening, the arm/wrist can be push back with force against the 2nd-row bucket seat or captain's chair seat back creating a risk of injury (other seating configurations have ample seat to door clearance to avoid entrapment of the lower arm).among the 103 total reports, there were 102 alleged injuries including arm/wrist, thumb and shoulder injuries.a count of injuries reveals that 76 injuries were a fractured or a broken arm/wrist requiring an immobilizing cast for four-to-six weeks.all injuries involve the right side power sliding door.the left side power sliding door is on far fewer vehicles, but more importantly, it produces less force.gm notified the agency by letter dated december 21, 2004, that it will recall model year 1997 though early 2005 gm u-van vehicles equipped with a right side power sliding door and with 2nd-row bucket seats or captain chairs (the federal safety agency recall #04v597).as part of the recall remedy, gm will replace the door handle with a flush mounted handle that will prevent an occupant from grasping the handle with the palm between the handle and door panel (thumb up orientation) and thus eliminate the potential for arm/wrist entrapment.this investigation is closed.
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What 2002 Pontiac Montana owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. The contact stated that while having the windshield repaired by an independent glass company, the technician stated that the frame near the top of the windshield was rusted. Due to the rust, the technician was unable to properly install the new windshield because it would increase the chances of the windshield shattering or separating. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairs of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 188,000.
Dt*: the contact stated the moldings above the passenger rear side tire fell off. A new molding (part number 12453313) was ordered and arrived with only two screws and two clips which was all the vehicle called for, however there was nine slots. The contact expressed that this may be the reason why the molding fell off the first time. There should be more screws and clips to hold the molding into place.
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to open the driver side sliding door, it fell off the top and bottom track. The dealership has been alerted and is making the necessary repairs. The manufacturer has not been alerted.
The van was not equipped with a warning sensor to indicate when the sliding door was closing. This resulted in toddler's foot being trapped in the sliding door when it was closed. The toddler only sustained a scratch because he was wearing winter boots at the time of the incident.
Water leaks along roof seams and under carriage- substantial amount of water from roof to cause failure of insulation system, horn module and window switch. Rust stains on overhead liner and mold and mildew in carpet. Private repairer stated that seams are not machine factory sealed. Seams have been filled with epoxy, putty and tape. Has been tried to be repair 5 times so far.
Problem with the head gasket during normal driving condition starting by over heating look like a thermostat problem but is not. Head gasket fail and gas from the cylinders escape to the block of the engine causing to over heat and damage to the engine.
Consumer noticed water leaking through overhead console from the roof rail seams. The dealer applied seam sealer to the corners and along the seam. *ak
Consumer states that with no warning the rear sliding door will stick and it will be hard to open for the consumer to enter or exit the vehicle. Dealer notified. Ts
Driver side power sliding door alarm goes off while being closed. The door will not always open. The door does not shut and the vehicle allows you to drive with it in the open position. All 4 tires had bubbles all 4 tires were replaced. Dt
Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Montana body
Does the 2002 Pontiac Montana have body problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the body of the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Pontiac Montana body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 47,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Montana body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Montana have the most body problems?
The Pontiac Montana model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (31 complaints), 1999 (22 complaints) and 2005 (21 complaints).
Other 2002 Pontiac Montana problems
Engine 25Fuel system 21Brakes 12Lights 12Transmission 11Visibility 11Electrical 9Locks 8Airbags 7Tires 6Seat belts 3Seats 3Suspension 2Steering 1Wheels 1
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