2002 Pontiac Montana brakes problems

12 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,500.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 60,500
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
5
Foundation components
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Pontiac Montana brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Pontiac Montana brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Pontiac Montana owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 12, 2013 · Brakes · 224,750 miles · MN

Realized excess use of brake fluid. Traced problem to leaking rear brake line - steel line corroded through at axle clip location.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Brakes, Transmission · 120,000 miles · MN

Front right wheel bearing has been replaced 3 times in 20 months, and constant ABS sensor problems with the same. Also brakes keep wearing quickly under normal driving conditions.

Filed Sep 1, 2006 · Brakes · 60,500 miles · WI

After taking my 2002 pontiac montana through a car wash the ABS light came on. I stopped the van and turned it off to look under to see if anything fell off. When I turned the van back on the light was off so I drove down the road. When I applied the brakes the van shook and would not stop. Ever since the ABS light has stayed on.

Filed May 24, 2005 · Brakes · 40,000 miles · NY

Dt: ABS. While driving on the freeway with the cruise control on the car started to slow down without warning. The ABS light was on. Vehicle was taken to dealer and mechanic said the sensor and rod that engages the antilock brakes had corroded. This is not covered under consumer's warranty. The estimated cost is over $225.00. This has not been fixed yet and consumer has no antilock brakes just regular brakes. *tt updated 11/16/2005 -

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Brakes · MI

While driving 30 MPH, the consumer applied the brakes and the ABS light came on. The dealership repaired the ABS several times, but the problem recurred. *ak (the ABS light did not always illuminate when braking) *sc

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Brakes · NY

When the ground was wet the vehicles ABS brakes activated when they were not needed. Please provide any additional information.

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Brakes · NY

Consumer noticed while traveling at any speed and when depressing the brakes pedal would travel to floorboard.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · OH

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Visibility · 22,575 miles · OH

Rear driver\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s side door was misaligned ABS sensor was defective and also disable my awd sytstem two days after getting the ABS sensor fixed my right front wheel bearing went out and had to wait 3 days just to get taht fixed.

Filed Mar 21, 2003 · Brakes, Transmission · 8,000 miles · PA

While driving at any speed the ABS brake light and the 4 wheel drive light illuminated. Consumer stated that as a result the vehicle was stuck in the snow. *nlm when the ABS is not working properly, the vehicle will not brake safely, and the four/all wheel drive will not work. The vehicle will not have the traction to go up a hill. ( ABS and all wheel drive would fail at any time) scc

Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Montana brakes

Does the 2002 Pontiac Montana have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Pontiac Montana brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,500 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Montana brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Montana have bad brakes?

The Pontiac Montana model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (24 complaints), 2001 (15 complaints) and 2000 (14 complaints).