Pontiac Montana check engine light comes on

Filed Jul 21, 2016 · Fuel system · 151,613 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac montana. While driving approximately 25 MPH, a noise emerged from under the vehicle and a strong odor of fuel was present. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Whenever the vehicle was started, the strong odor was prevalent and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 151,613. Updated 09/27/16*lj

Filed Jul 10, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. The contact stated that the transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle decelerated and jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the fuel cap failure light and engine warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic replaced the fuel cap several times; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2011 · Airbags · 78,900 miles · AR · crash · 3 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH and crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy and there was damage to the hood, head lights, fender and passenger side door. The contact sustained a bruised eye and injuries to the lips. The passenger sustained a broken finger and wrist and the rear passenger sustained a puncture wound to the forehead. The contact stated that the air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated and the tail lights became inoperable immediately after the crash. The brake lights would operate erratically. The contact was able to drive the vehicle from the scene of the crash. The manufacturer was contacted and sent an inspector to inspect the vehicle who confirmed that the air bags were defective. The contact referenced the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v417000 (air bags: frontal) but the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,900.

Filed Apr 8, 2010 · Acceleration · 56,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac montana. The contact stated that on april 6, 2010, while she was driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated to about 70 MPH. The service engine light was also illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal which stopped the acceleration. The failure occurred on two occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who inspected the vehicle. The dealer then contacted the corporate office and requested that an inspector diagnose the failure. The vehicle was awaiting inspection at the dealer when the complaint was filed. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were approximately 56,000.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Fuel system · 73,000 miles · GA

2004 pontiac montana-- service engine light continued to come on. Smelled gas in our garage daily. Were told by mechanic that fuel neck had a fracture and that was causing fuel leak. Researched the federal safety agency site and found that my vehicle had been recalled. The dealer said our particular VIN number was not covered and that the ones not covered were under warranty with regular wheelbase but our vehicle is an extended wheelbase. We are in process of repairing but if this is a problem with the year, make and model of our minivan then why aren't all of them included in the recall.

Filed Jun 11, 2009 · Fuel system · 99,000 miles · VT

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac montana. The contact noticed that the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, he noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle when placing gasoline in the tank. He concluded that the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractured, which allowed fuel vapors to pass through and droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. A fire could occur in the presence of an ignition source. The dealer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v349000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage). A technician stated that because his vehicle has a long wheel base instead of the regular wheel base, the vehicle would not be repaired. The contact would have to pay $900 for the repair. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 99,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf updated 07/06/09.

Filed Aug 29, 2007 · Engine · 85,400 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac montana extended cab. The check engine light came on, the vehicle was squealing, shaking, and squeaking. The mechanic stated that it was missing a cylinder and the engine was loose. The rocker bolt fell off of the head of the rocker arm and the head had to be replaced. The failure increased at speeds between 30-45mph. The current mileage on the vehicle was 85,500 and the failure mileage was 85,400. The purchase date was unavailable.

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Engine · 63,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac montana. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the check engine light illuminated. The mechanic stated that the manifold gaskets should be replaced. The mechanic replaced the manifold gaskets, water pump, thermostat, and sealer. Two years later, the failure recurred. The mechanic flushed the transmission. Approximately a year and a half later, the failure recurred for the third time and the mechanic flushed the transmission once more. Ten months later, the vehicle began jerking again. The mechanic replaced the radiator cap and flushed the transmission, but the failure continues to occur. The current mileage is 138,000 and failure mileage was 63,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2006 · Engine · 62,000 miles · IN

Check engine light came on and vehicle began to run rough. After service work was performed to diagnose the problem it was found out that two bolts that hold the rocker arm assembly on for cylinder #3 were in fact stripped and fell out of the engine head. Upon discovering this it was determined that checking the other side of the engine would also be prudent. There we also found one stripped bolt on the head. This engine had never before been apart. We bought the vehicle new and were shocked that such a mechanical failure could happen at 62,000 miles on a three year old vehicle!!!

Filed Jun 12, 2006 · Electrical · 70,079 miles · FL

Our service engine light came on and also the "change oil", light won't turn off. After, a year of seeing this on (yes, we have our oil changed.) it has become annoying seeing this on all the time. The "ABS" light won't turn off as well. (nothing wrong) we have the mileage reading in kilometers, which we cannot change back. We're having problems with this and had this serviced by our mechanic. Still the problem hasn't vanished from our panel. The thermostat temp. Gauge on the panel wasn't increasing while driving or parked and still running ( on 0 ) and service engine light came on for that .had obd reading on that , it read we had to change our thermostat. Several days later, the temp. Began to work properly again . The "service light" went away. We disconnected battery four times and still having problems. Is there an electrical problem? Same with the window switches, too.