2002 Pontiac Montana lights problems

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 95,000 miles · IL

The driver and passenger side brake lights constantly go out. I have spoken to a mechanic and he told me that it is very common for gm vehicles in this model year range to have to replace the lighting bank in the rear of the vehicles on both sides. The bank which contains the brake lights, the back-up lights, and the running lights fails and the brake lights seem to be most affected. I have had to replace my brake lights approximately once a month for multiple years. There have been many near-collisions due to brake lights not operating. The third brake light at the top of the vehicle appears to not be affected by this.

Filed Apr 7, 2009 · Lights · 96,000 miles · MD

The brake light on my vehicle does not work all the time. I have had people almost hit me because of this.

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 60,000 miles · FL

I bought 2002 pontiac montana used in dec. 2008. First the radio display went completely out. Then as I was pulling into a parking lot the car shut off by itself... It started back up again but I was in traffic and almost caused three cars to crash. Then I noticed that my driver's side brake light went out, and a week later the passenger side brake light went out. I have bought replacement bulbs and it still does not work (the bar on top is working). The radio/ clock display is just an inconvenience but brake lights... They are important! I am bringing to the dealer today to inspect. I see there are many many complaints for this and should not be overlooked!!! I have my family to protect!

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Lights · MI

Brake light stops working on rear driver's side, this has happened three times in less than a year so far. The bulb itself does not burn out but the plastic on the bulb melts on the one side covering the wires. We still have all the bulbs that we replaced if needed for viewing.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Lights · 83,124 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated the rear brake lights burned out continuously, and were replaced 20 times. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic.

Filed Jun 27, 2006 · Lights · 36,000 miles · MI

Rear brake lights began working intermittently, then failed altogether.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Lights · GA

Rear brakes, reverse and turning light assembly shorts out leaving the vehicle with non working lights in the rear. It has to be a manufacturing defect since I see many vehicles on the road using the same light assembly with the same problem.

Filed Mar 20, 2006 · Lights, Visibility · 56,000 miles · WA

There are 2 main safety concerns with my 2002 pontiac montana thunder minivan. First, the rear driver's side brake light has gone out. Even with replacement of bulb and fuse, the brake light will not work. From researching on the internet, this seems to be a design defect and a common problem. This is a major safety issue!!! Second, the rear windshield wiper does not work. Again, this seems to be a common 2002 pontiac montana problem, and again, is a safety concern.

Filed Mar 10, 2006 · Lights · 65,000 miles · MI

Corrosion inside tail lamp assembly has caused both rear brake lights to fail. Only center brake light bar is functional.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Lights · 51,000 miles · KY

Back tail/brake lights allow water to run into them causing loss of brake lights in rain.