2005 Pontiac Montana electrical problems

Filed Mar 12, 2020 · Electrical · NY

My gas gauge stopped working and is flucating and the dash reading is saying things. Its all messed up

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 151,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the rear sliding door opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to a complete stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 23,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35mph, the driver side sliding door open independently without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle dvd player turned on by its self and when the contact attempted to turn it off it was extremelly hot to the touch. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The approximate failure was 23,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 108,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle by using the automatic key fob remote, the vehicle would not start. The contact could not open the doors and became locked inside of the vehicle. The contact was unsuccessful when attempting to start the vehicle. The contact manipulated the manual door lock six times before the door opened. The contact was forced to get assistance from another driver in order to charge the battery to start the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was contacted and did not offer a remedy. The current and failure mileage were 108,000. Updated 8/15/14*cn updated 08/26/2014

Filed May 1, 2014 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the key erroneously released from the ignition while shifting. The contact also mentioned that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the approximate current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 38,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the driver's side electronic sliding door erroneously become unlocked and slid open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. No repairs were performed. The contact also indicated that the television monitor inside the vehicle would become very hot to the touch and a burning odor was present from the monitor. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the defect. The fuse for the monitor was removed by the dealer, making the monitor inoperable. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 05/28/14*lj updated 05/30/2014

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 64,000 miles · MN

Since purchasing nearly 2 yrs ago from a local dealership, it has had numerous minor issues and some dangerous problems as well. My main concern is that the drivers side automatic sliding door doesn't function properly. We had the van looked at by a mechanic from the dealership and he was unable to remedy the problems with the door. The slider door opens randomly, won't shut, or just keeps opening and shutting for no particular reason. We've tried turning the switch off on the console, which for the most part keeps the door shut~ but then that door is unusable. Now for the most serious of my concerns with the console switch off, the door has on occasion opened on its own when the van is going down the road. Also, at least 3 times in the last 6 months, the door has opened on its own in the night and stayed open~ causing my battery to be dead in the morning. Another problem we have has is the ABS and the traction control lights come on randomly, we had the van serviced and still it doesn't seem like those systems are working properly.

Filed Oct 27, 2010 · Body, Electrical · OH

I have a handicap accessible van made by m.c. Mobility and gm. My automatic sliding door opens itself and executes the ramp at different times. Once I was at the drive thru and put my car in park and it opened the door and executed the ramp. Other times it has opened and closed by itself. One time during an outdoor event some folks watched my car for entertainment for 4 hours and during that time period it opened and closed itself 14 times. We have had the door worked on many times and it is well documented and I would be happy to share the documentation. The wheels on my door have been changed several times I have replaced my car battery and the batteries of both key fobs. Right now it has been working correctly for about 60 days

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · FL · fire

For several days we noticed as strong chemical like smell in the car and then noticed that the mirror control no longer worked. I took off the driver's side door switch panel to investigate the mirror problem and found the mirror control had been smoldering for days. The assembly was completely charred and mating connector had also melted.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Electrical · IN

No incident has occurred. The speedometer has been acting up for 6 - 7 mos. And has continually gotten worse. The car is only 3.5 years old with 79,000 miles. I will have to replace the cluster (panel) which the cost of the part alone is $400. Gm does not recognize this make and model as having a problem but I find it very convenient that this is such a widespread problem with gm products.