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
2005 Pontiac Montana: doors won't lock, open or latch
8 of the 81 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Montana describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 12,252
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
2005 pontiac montana. Consumer states problem with front passenger door *tgw the consumer stated the front passenger door had to be repaired twice in less than one year at a cost of $117.69. The second time, the consumer had to pay $ 109.82. The dealer replaced the door panel clips and door handle.
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.
Automatic sliding door was not closing. Automatic door would not open. Automatic sliding door came open while driving with kids in the car.
Getting ready to leave from a shopping center during the middle of a snow storm, my wife and I loaded both kids in the back of the van (1 and 3 years) and tried to close the doors. The automatic doors would not close. We tried the key fob, the upper roof console buttons and the buttons on the b-posts. Nothing worked. We then tried manually to close the doors but they would not latch. We turned the ignition key on and off the 3 times and tried to use buttons after each restart. Finally after ten minutes of trying we got them to close and latch by using the key fob. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the repair sheet indicates they replaced the module and the fobs. It has only happened once since then, but I am not sure if the repair that was done is adequate since it has happened again since the repair.
Dt: the contact stated when releasing brake pressure on an incline the vehicle rolled back. The passenger's air bag light illuminated intermittently. Also, while driving the remote control doors open and close, and power door locks lock and unlock. The dealer noted this was normal, and no repairs have been made.
Passenger electric cargo door did not open electrically after outside door handle was used to release latching mechanism. Vehicle was driven with no indication through the monitoring/warning system that the door was not fully closed and locked. Under gm case# 8477192, it was decided to replace the door latch actuator for a voltage spike issue.
Dt: the caller was having problems with the passenger's side sliding door. The motor ran even after the door was shut. Once, the door did not retract when her child was getting out, and the door trapped her. Child was not hurt. Dealer could not duplicate the problem. Dealer shaved the door on the inside and replaced the motor. The caller stated that the motor still ran at times after the door was closed. Manufacturer said because they went to court they will have to start over again with reporting the problems with the van. A police report was taken because the caller's purse was stolen out of the van after a recall on the automatic door locks. Recall work was done on the locks.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- 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
Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Montana door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2005 Pontiac Montana?
8 of 81 owner complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Montana (10%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
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There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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