This 2002 pontiac montana has been owned by us since new. It now will not show a valid quantity of fuel , the gauge shows full most of the time. When it does not it is because it shows empty and the warning bell is ringing. Turning off the car and restarting it stops the bell ringing and the gauge shows full again. I am searching the web to find a fix for this and I find many mentions of the problem by owners who have not fled a complaint with your office. This van also is in need of a heater core replacement, a problem that started last year in early 2008.
2002 Pontiac Montana fuel system complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside the vehicle. She also observed a small amount of fuel spilling from the lower portion of the fuel tank. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic. The failure was related to a crack in the fuel tank inlet check valve. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage), although the failures were identical. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 135,000 and current mileage was 140,000. Updated 1/5/09 *cn updated 01/09/09
Service engine soon light on dash came on. A couple of weeks later I smelled gas and upon inspection found gas leaking from around gas tank fill neck area. In that I was concerned with a potential fire hazard I took it to the nearest gm dealer. Diagnosis was a crack / fracture at the bottom of the fill neck going into the gas tank. As a result the gas tank had to be replaced. I note that this problem is similar or identical to the problem identified in recall # 07v349000. Unfortunately the limited recall does not cover my vehicle. It appears further investigation is appropriate which could expand the recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. While the vehicle was at the dealer for other maintenance work, the mechanic noticed a coolant leak coming from the intake valve gasket. The mechanic stated that the gasket needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 72,652 and failure mileage was 72,452.
We first noticed fuel smell in the garage. Found a small puddle of gas under the rear of the vehicle. The leak was coming from a crack around the fuel tank inlet. I was not able at that time to take the vehicle in, so I repaired with some epoxy putty. This worked for about 3 months but then it began leaking again. This time I went online to look for replacement fuel tanks. I found a recall for this problem but it states that for the dealer to replace the manufacture date is june thru aug 2002. My vehicle was manufactured 11/2001.
Pontiac fuel tank defect. Customer states that he spoke with the mfr and wants to know why its not a recall**cc consumer wrote complaint in spanish. *jb updated 01/07/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the head gasket and the intake gasket had corroded from a cooling leak. She also experienced overheating and the only coolant that the dealer is telling her to use is dex cool. The contact stated that this type of coolant has been known to cause failures and that there should be some other type of coolant to use. She stated that the power door on the passenger side has signs of corrosion, the fuel gauge is erratic and prevents her from knowing the amount of fuel in the vehicle, the driver side front tire hub is loose, the overhead console for the temperature and compass has failed, and the air conditioning has a hole in the hose. According to the manufacturer, since the contact changed her own oil, that is the reason she is experiencing so many failures. Therefore, the manufacturer stated that they are not liable. The VIN is unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
2002 pontiac montana gas gauge will shoot up to full and then drop to empty at any given time. I never have an accurate reading of how much fuel I actually have. Yesterday while at my daughters school I ran out of gas and had to call aaa for fuel to get me to the nearest gas station. I must now set my trip counter at 0 when I fuel up. This could cause a problem if I run out of gas on the highway or something (I have children) maybe even cause an accident. This issue should be addressed by pontiac and a recall be set in place. I found out it could cost anywhere from 500 to 750 dollars to fix. Ridiculous amount of money.
When the gas tank is 1/2 to almost full, the fuel will thump against the ends of the tank when the vehicle comes to a stop or moves forward. There is an open tac since may 2002 and I have been told that there are more montanas as well as other models involved. No solution as of yet, and I am getting tired or waiting for a solution or for the tank to fail.
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.
Leaking gas tank for 2002 pontiac montana. Tank liner is made of plastic. Informed that there is a 'national back order" for these tanks. Other consuemrs may have similar problems. Leak appeared at 9900 miles. Vehicle under mfr. Warranty.
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