2005 Pontiac Montana locks problems

19 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 27,000.

owner complaints: 19
of this car's complaints: 23%
typical mileage: 27,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Doors: latch
11

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Montana locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Pontiac Montana locks

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

Door locks 8

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported December 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.

Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Power sliding doorOpened December 11, 2007, closed February 23, 2009

Odi evaluated general motors' (gm) data, conducted consumer interviews, inspected and tested my 2005-2007 gm minivans with regard to the alleged defect of a power sliding door (psd) opening while the vehicle is out of park.odi identified a high warranty claim rate.however, these claims are related to various problems associated with doors not properly opening or closing and not specifically to doors opening while driving.the condition of the psd reversing direction during the closing sequence is consistent with an obstruction of the door, or with improper alignment of the door, and this is addressed in gm technical service bulletin # 07-08-64-007 and bulletins # 07-08-64-007a through d.odi's evaluation of the psd system notes numerous safeguards to preclude both unintentional and intentional power opening of the psd while the vehicle is in motion.a safety-defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.[see document file for additional information regarding this resume.]

EA07019

Power sliding door openingOpened August 16, 2007, closed December 11, 2007

Odi has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 general motors minivans (chevrolet uplander/venture, pontiac montana sv6/montana, buick terraza, and saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 MPH.odi has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (ea07-019) to further assess this issue.

PE07044

What 2005 Pontiac Montana owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

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 Dec 12, 2011 · Locks · 40,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the passenger side sliding door would independently while driving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the failure was caused by dust entering the rails and switches. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. Updated 1/20/12

Filed Oct 23, 2010 · Body, Locks · AL

The driver side sliding door continues to open and when you lock it manually it chimes while you are driving. The sensors have been replaced and the lock but nothing is working right.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Locks · PA

The driver side back door will not close and stay closed. If I push the button to close it automatically, it comes right back open. If I use the override and close it manually, then the door chimes as I am driving telling me that the door is ajar. I also have issues with the passenger side back door. If I go over a bump or pot hole, then the chime starts and the only way to stop it is to open the door and re-close it.

Filed May 29, 2009 · Locks · 45,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

The power sliding doors do not work properly. They can open while driving. Open after car is shut off. They also do not open when they feel like it. Car door driver side opened on i95 at 65 MPH. My daughter watched as her stuff and her hamster flew out the vehicle.

Filed Oct 21, 2008 · Locks · 41,000 miles · PA

Every day. Doors open on own while driving. Takes 5-6 times to get doors to close with automatic opener.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Body, Locks · 39,000 miles · PA · 6 injuries

Bought car used. It dinged and salesman said door just not closed properly. We brought it in 2 weeks later as door decides when it wants to close. Driver's side rear door to 2005 pontiac montana minivan. Dealer aligned door. Still won't close.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Airbags, Body · AR

2005 pontiac montana sv6 automatic sliding door opens while driving, bad sensor and broke cable was replaced. *cw the consumer also stated the engine failed, which ultimately LED to an engine replacement. The vehicle began shaking and misfiring. A bad plug and the stabilizing bar links were replaced. The undercarriage was cracked which was causing a loud knocking and thumping sound under the vehicle. The consumer also had the seats replaced with an after market leather kit because stains had formed on the seats due to moisture. The consumer later discovered a recall had been issued because the after market kit could cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction if the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall

Filed Jan 10, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 11,258 miles · HI

Numerous attempts to fix the same and continuously different problems with our 2005 montana. Flickering interior lights, ABS system failure (4x), retorque harmonic balancer, replace radio that randomly changed stations, replace molding on all doors from rust (2x), right wheel bearing and hub assembly replacement (2x), replace turn signal lamps (2x), replace fuel level sensor, replace strap on rear door that fell off. We have had issues with it not turning over as well, going on for over a year, and each time it is taken into the shop they are 'unable to duplicate the problem' and send me home where of course it fails to turn over but won't do it when they have it in their possession. The incident date below is the date of the first time it was in for service.

Filed Dec 1, 2007 · Body, Locks · 31,000 miles · PA

Side passenger door opens on it own.

Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Montana locks

Does the 2005 Pontiac Montana have locks problems?

Owners have filed 19 complaints about the locks of the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 23% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2005 Pontiac Montana locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 27,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac Montana locks?

Yes, 1 recall: 04V597000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Pontiac Montana have the most locks problems?

The Pontiac Montana model years with the most locks complaints are 2005 (19 complaints), 2000 (13 complaints) and 1999 (12 complaints).