Pontiac Montana ball joint problems

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Electrical, Suspension · 133,000 miles · PA

I have bought a 2006 pontiac montana sv6 from a dealer within 10 days of having the van the ball joint fell completely out while we were driving home with kids in car dealer fixed it free of charge but I had to pay the towing bill....I change all 4 tires and now my van is making a squeaking and clunking sound ...I believe it is the rear def.also none of my power doors work and the back windshield wiper keeps burning out now the dealer will not help me fix the problem with out paying more money please help me with some advice in what to do I've only had van for 3 mnths and I bought the van for 3500.00 dollars van...thanks sincerely a pontiac owner.

Filed Mar 12, 2014 · Suspension · 80,944 miles · PA

My wife was driving along a country road when the passenger side rear ball joint separated, causing the rear to drop and pulling the vehicle to the side. Thankfully, it was not the driver's side, because she was passing a school and the buses were leaving. I had the vehicle towed to a garage where we inspected it. Although the ball joint was a lifetime lubricated unit, it was worn and failed. Upon further inspection, the driver's side was worn and, in the interest of safety, was replaced, as well. Total cost was $1403.44. When researching for recalls, I discovered that there is a recall in canada for this exact problem on this vehicle, but there is none in the us, although they were all built in the same plant!. Here's the link for the canadian recall: http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/saf-sec-sur/7/vrdb-bdrv/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&mk=1890&md=montana%20sv6&fy=0&ty=9999&ft=&ls=0&sy=0&rn=2006199&cf=searchresult&pg=0.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Brakes · 155,000 miles · NJ

Severe corrosion of brake lines. There is a short section of the rear brake lines just forward of the rear control arm that rusts out.

Filed Dec 28, 2010 · Body, Suspension · 8,485 miles · CA

I purchased a uses 2004 pontiac montana on 1/23/05 and on 9/21/05 as I was driving on a city downhill street the rear axel became dislodged from the car. Pieces fell off the car and just missed oncoming traffic. Luckily I was only traveling about 25 mi. Per hr. The road was clear and dry. The car stopped immediately. It was determined that the tie rod holding the rear axel looked rusted and it cracked. The rod holding the rear axel is very thin metal and has designed holes in it. Just doesn't look like what should be holding a whole rear axel. The entire rear end of the car was replaced and I have been driving it. I don't feel safe in the car. Luckily I don't live where salted roads are necessary. The newspaper article re: 1998-2003 ford windstar rear axel corrosion alerted me to a corrosion problem maybe what happened to me. I did send an email to the ntsb at the time of the accident but was never contacted.

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · ID

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving 55 MPH there was a thumping sound and a screeching noise causing the vehicle fish tail. The vehicle was driven onto the side of the road where he noticed that the tire was leaning into the wheel well and the right rear ball joints were broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who replaced the ball joints and the tire. He had to pay for the repairs since there was no warranty or recall. The failure occurred previously on the left rear tire where the ball joint was broken. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 37,182 miles · OH

New march 2000. Van always receives regular maintenance. The following is a history of repairs: 4/00 windshield wipers would not return to closed position - dealer fixed. 12/03 (37,179 mi) tps sensor breaking down causing idle to surge - dealer replaced throttle position sensor, completed reprogram ($255.14) 12/03 (37,182 mi) air bag light coming on - dealer replaced right front seat belt buckle under warranty (labor $134.51). 12/27/03 (37,555 mi) was in collision (other vehicle pulled out in front of me as I was coming down small overpass, he was cited). My van sustained $4,500 in front end damages, his car was totaled. My air bags did not deploy. No one injured. 5/04 (40,983 mi) rear hatch would not stay up - dealer replaced both hatch props ($258.73) 7/04 (43,437 mi) van was "shifting" hard, would not pick up speed correctly. Dealer replaced pressure control solenoid, flushed transmission and replaced front brake pads and machined rotors ($986.48). 12/04 (48,284 mi) van would not start on several occasions. Known independent repair shop replaced battery, checked oil leak. ($114.90). 4/05 (51,646 mi) low coolant light /check engine light coming on. Same independent repair shop replaced intake gaskets, thermostat, spark plugs and filter, and oil pump shaft 0-ring. Corrected air bag light ($791.03) 6/05 purchased new tires and were told needed all new tie rods. We went on vacation july 9, 2005 (ohio to virginia and back). Concerned that the van shook terribly when applying the brakes on long downgrades through wv and va. We were towing nothing. The very next day, after returning home, the van would not start consistently. 7/05 (56,533 mi) told that the computer crashed. Same independent repair shop replaced ECM, crank sensor, ign module and machined front rotors which if you remember were just done in july of 2004 ($982.02). After researching the track record of pontiac montana, have found that many consumers having the same problems.

Filed Apr 30, 2005 · Engine, Seat belts · TN

I took my van for a free safety check and the mechanic said I had an intake leak which could do some major damage if it wasn't repaired. I took it to the dealership, and they agreed it was leaking, and found a tie rod problem. Along with those problems they said my tensioner on my front seat belt broke. These repairs are over $1,000. If all these other people are having the same problem I would sure like an explanation. My dealership said it is a common problem with these vans. That sure sounds like the vehicle should be recalled!

Filed Feb 23, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 3,060 miles · LA

Gas leaking under the driver seat and under the hood. Also, gas was pouring out from the motor. *la the window failed to open, the consumer is currently waiting on a new motor. The rear brakes were leaking, the tie rods had to be replaced because they were loose, the left rear stuck became stuck, when the gear was taken out of park and placed into drive and the consumer proceeded to accelerate the vehicle jerked, the engine light illuminated, the dealer determined the emission system was dragging, the driver side mirror vibrated, the bumper cover was loose. When the consumer attempted to turn the key in the ignition, the vehicle did not start, the dealer was unable to duplicate the consumer's concern. The fuel pressure regulator was leaking and the fuel filter was replaced. The vehicle would not go over 10 MPH, the vehicle shifted and then returned to normal speed. The plastic on the drivers seat was loose.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension · 66,684 miles · GA

My 2000 pontiac montana started to shake and vibrate in the front end between 50-65 MPH. With 66k miles and driven mainly interstate, something was happening with the front suspension. Found both outer tie rod ends worn out with extreme play. Only the tie rods were worn, nothing else in the front suspension. Pontiac and my dealer seem to think that tie rod wear at 66k is normal wear! Its hard to believe when I still have the original brakes. I am just glad that the tie rods did not separate since this would have been disasterous. Other gm mini van owners should be aware of the obvious premature tie rod wear. Its time to start shopping for my third set of tires. At 68k I am also using coolant, so I better take a number and have the intake manifold gasket replaced. Thanks gm, I wish your quality and customer no service mirrored honda or toyota!

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Steering · 30,000 miles · NY · crash

The vehicle's tie rod failed. This caused the steering wheel to pull to the left. Please provide additional information.