Air bag light always comes on all the time, in motion and when stationary. Car has not been in any accidents and has been doing this for years. Gm refuses to fix it. Also ABS light always comes on since it was new and gm refuses to fix it.
The worst 2008 Pontiac Montana problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Brakes1
Problems by type
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- Airbags1
- Brakes1
Recalls 1
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- The braun corporation has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
- Risk
- A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1‑800‑488‑0359.
Recall number 10V110000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Pontiac Montana 826
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Unknown or other
- New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- Unknown or other
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
What 2008 Pontiac Montana owners say
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Questions about the 2008 Pontiac Montana
Is the 2008 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Pontiac Montana, fewer than a typical Montana model year.
What is the 2008 Pontiac Montana year score?
The 2008 Pontiac Montana scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Montana: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Pontiac Montana?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Montana have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
What year does the Pontiac Montana have bad airbags?
The Pontiac Montana model years with the most airbags complaints are 1999 (32 complaints), 2000 (22 complaints) and 2003 (12 complaints).
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