Pontiac Montana won't start problems

Filed Jun 20, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 108,000 miles · AZ

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

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Electrical · 195,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac montana. The contact stated that sporadically, the vehicle would not start and would not turn over. The battery was replaced by an independent mechanic but to no avail. The contact would allow the vehicle to sit for ten minutes after attempting to start the vehicle. The radio, air conditioner and power windows would operate but the vehicle still would not start. The dealer advised that the failure was due to the anti-theft pass lock switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 195,000 and the current mileage was 202,000.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Fuel system · FL

My 2006 pontiac montana sv6 was parked on a small incline, and while low on fuel (it had about 3 gallons) the van acted as if it was out of gas and would not start. Gas had to be added and the van pushed to a flat surface.

Filed Aug 10, 2008 · Electrical · 105,455 miles · MO · crash

Dealer sold me a pontiac montana minivan and I only had it for 2 weeks, and it won't start, it had a carfax report that said it was in a car accident, this was not told or revealed to me by the dealer. Now I am stranded without a car to get around and no warranty was given. I ask for a warranty the salesman said it only comes with financing.

Filed Jul 9, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 20,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana sv6. When the vehicle is stopped and idling, the battery voltage begins to decrease. The vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer several times; however, the failure continues. Also, when the contact places the vehicle into drive, the RPM's increase, but the vehicle does not accelerate. The vehicle was diagnosed for the failure, but it still persists when the contact attempts to drive. In addition, the driver side door on the vehicle does not properly shut and leaves a one inch gap between the door and the body of the vehicle. The engine will also attempt to turn for 30 seconds, but will not turn over completely. All of the failures occur intermittently and were serviced by the dealer while the vehicle was still under warranty. The current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Feb 26, 2008 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. The vehicle was purchased brand new. In november of 2004, the ABS light illuminated and displayed "track off" in the message center of the service tracker control system. The contact attempted to take the vehicle to the dealer, but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the ABS shorted out. The contact had to replace a brake module and a valve kit. The shortage fried the battery and it had to be replaced. After the replacement, the vehicle operated normally until february of 2008 when the failure recurred. He took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the brake module and valve kit failed again. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The failure mileage was 28,000 and current mileage was 56,500. Updated 03-18-08

Filed Jul 29, 2006 · Engine · 79,595 miles · CA

My van showed no sign of having anything wrong with it. Then on the way home from work it died at a light. It made awful noises and would not start. I towed it first to one repair shop and it was diagnosed with needing the engine replaced. Then I towed it to the dealer for a second opinion and was told the same thing. I was told at the repair shop that an engine with only 79,000 miles should not go out like this and it was due to the failure of gm parts. It still has not been repaired a year later.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · PA

On very hot days, car cranks but doesn't start. After car is at operating temp. Sometines it starts after setting for 5 minutes, last time had to wait over 3 hours. Aaa doesn't understand the problem either.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Fuel system · 36,000 miles · MI

1.) there was no prior indication that a failure would happen. 2.) fuel pump failed. Consequences: engine stalled at highway speeds and would not start or run which left us stranded by the roadside - this was the first incident which occurred at 36,000 miles and 3 years after the purchase of the vehicle on 12-24-2002. The second incident occurred at 56,500 miles and 5.5 years after the purchase of the vehicle ( on 7-26-2005, on 8-8-2005, on 8-9-2005, on 8-11-2005) and again the fuel pump failed and the vehicle would not start nor run. 3.) for the first incident the vehicle was towed to a local service station where the fuel pump was replaced ( I may still have the old pump ). For the second incident the vehicle was towed repeatedly (3 times) to a dealer facility because the fuel pump would only work intermittently. The service technician could not duplicate the no start condition the first time. The second time it would not start for the mechanic so he diagnosed it and declared that the fuel pump relay switch was defective and replaced it. After receiving the vehicle and driving it the car was parked and it would not start which resulted in my wife and kids having to walk home. I went to the vehicle and it started for me so I drove it back to the repair shop and the mechanic could not duplicate the no start condition. We received the car back and the next day it would not start and was towed back to the repair facility and this time would not start for the mechanic who then diagnosed that the fuel pump was bad and replaced it.

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.