Pontiac Montana seat belt problems

Filed May 17, 2011 · Seat belts · 160,000 miles · MI · crash

I was in an accident. Hit andrun.on 3-18-2010. Insured by farm bureau. Who still insures the faulty vehicle. The impact was from a large white truck. Traveling at a high speed rate turning through a red light as I crossed an intersection. No air bag deployed.registered on11-28-2010.realized the seat belts did not activate either. No one asked.yes it was connected.mothers accident on 11-11-2010 rearend collision. Stopped hit by a truck traveling 35mpg no air bags. No seat belt lock down. Emt said saw her go over steering wheel in front of mclaren hospital. They did not admit her. No investigation. Farm bureau still insures faulty vehicle. State farm insured. Was on drugs or drinking. City police let her go. And for mine they had several reports of white truck hit and runs no investigations. Done in city. Lack of funds.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Seat belts · 100,300 miles · NJ

The driver's seat belt does not lock on 1st try. Sometimes it takes several tries before the seat belt actually locks. Then sometimes it will come undone while driving. Not a very safe feeling!

Filed Apr 19, 2006 · Seat belts · 60,000 miles · IN

The seat belt on the drivers seat comes unlatched without any cause or warning while driving down the road. The seat belt is checked and double checked each time it is latched and it passes as being latched. While driving down the road the seat belt latch releases the seat belt causing the driver to become distracted from the road. General motors and its dealer do not think this is a problem therefore will not replace the defective seat belt or its componets to make the vehicle safe to drive.

Filed Jan 1, 2006 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · DE · crash

My daughter had un-buckled her seat belt because it had locked up, so I went to make a quick stop so I could buckle her back up. I stepped on the brakes moderately hard and the anti-locks activated for about 1 second, then suddenly the wheels completely locked up and the van went into an uncontrollable skid. I hit an 8" curb head on, jumped over it and landed on the front lawn of a motel and skidded to a stop. The front tires popped, the wheels were pushed all the way back to the back of the wheel wells, the frame is bent (body lines don't line up) and I'm sure there is much more wrong with it. The ABS light and traction control light started coming on about a week earlier every time the traction control kicked in. The information center would also say "service tracking system" and "service ABS system." I did as the manual says; turned the key off then turned it back on and the lights would go out. So I assumed everything would be ok in a bind. The dealership is trying to say it's my fault and that they will be filing with my insurance company. The police report notes the ABS light was on after the accident. I have pictures of the skid marks and the damage, and I am note sure the edr that this vehicle is equipped with would reflect the same thing or not.

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 May 12, 2005 · Seat belts · WA

Dt contact states his passenger safety belt in his vehicle is locked, originally designed a child safety feature. The seat belt buckle in the middle row, center and right side seat is coming apart.

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 35,000 miles · FL

Engine: intake manifold gasket leaking. I followed thru with a complaint to the bbb and to pontiac's 800 number. I was told I needed to have the van diagnosed at a gm dealer before anything could be done by pontiac. My dealer quality pontiac in cocoa, florida looked at the van and agreed the intake manifold gasket was leaking (november 2002). Quality informed me it would be about $500 to repair. A phone call to pontiac's 800 # put pressure on the dealer and they performed the work for $100 plus extra for a coolant flush. The total was around $180. Supposedly the work came with a 12 month 12000 mile warranty. I think the van had 58000 miles on it when this work was performed. Looking back I have a feeling it started leaking earlier. Today we have 70500 miles on the van and the check engine light is coming on. The codes indicate that engine cylinder 5 is misfiring. We had new spark plugs put in and will now try new spark plug wires. If that doesn't fix it then we may need to put in new fuel injectors. My complaints to date with this vehicles are: 1. Original tires wore out at 24000 miles $500 2. Battery died in the first two years. $0 3. Drivers side seat belt retractor failed $ 156 - airbag light came on. 4. Intake manifold gasket failed $180 5. Sliding power door module failed 4 times. $0 6. Front brakes drums warped at ~35000 miles $250. Front rotors cut and pads replaced. 7. Windshield buzzed from the day we bought it (2 years) and took us threatening the lemon law to get it fixed.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 44,982 miles · MN

Intake manifold leaking coolant into the engine oil on my 3.4 liter engine. After complaining to pontiac & the bbb, gm offered to pay 50% of the repair cost. Faulty oxygen sensor & leaking fuel pressure regulator oh december 16, 2003. Since original complaint, keyless remote failed on 7/15/03 & seat belt pretensioner failed causing airbag light to go on, july 28, 2003

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Seat belts · 54,000 miles · MI

The driver's side seat belt stuck in the holster due to the belt fraying on both sides to release the belt from being stuck in the holster. *ak *sc