There have been 20 safety recalls for the Pontiac Montana. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Montana.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2005 Buick Terraza, 2006 Buick Terraza, 2007 Buick Terraza, 2008 Buick Terraza, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005 Pontiac Montana, 2006 Pontiac Montana, 2007 Pontiac Montana, 2008 Pontiac Montana |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: The braun corporation has notified NHTSA 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 19, 2010 | Suspension:rear | 5,375 |
| Aug. 8, 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 20,594 |
| Oct. 31, 2006 | Air Bags:frontal | 794 |
| Dec. 7, 2005 | Equipment:other:labels | 32,068 |
| Jun. 20, 2005 | Parking Brake | 14,600 |
| Feb. 18, 2005 | Seats:mid/rear Assembly | 18,850 |
| Dec. 22, 2004 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 717,302 |
| Apr. 8, 2004 | Equipment:other:labels | 31,301 |
| Jul. 15, 2003 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 1,707,825 |
| Feb. 14, 2003 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 130 |
| Dec. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 272 |
| Aug. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 133,221 |
| Jan. 25, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 1,730 |
| Dec. 13, 2001 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 75,816 |
| Aug. 21, 2001 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 248,737 |
| Mar. 8, 2001 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 477,011 |
| Feb. 1, 2001 | Air Bags:frontal | 38 |
| Aug. 7, 2000 | Seat Belt | 156,305 |
| Sep. 29, 1999 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 235 |
| Apr. 12, 1999 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 59 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Pontiac Montana | 1 |
| 2007 Pontiac Montana | 1 |
| 2006 Pontiac Montana | 2 |
| 2005 Pontiac Montana | 5 |
| 2004 Pontiac Montana | 3 |
| 2003 Pontiac Montana | 5 |
| 2002 Pontiac Montana | 3 |
| 2001 Pontiac Montana | 9 |
| 2000 Pontiac Montana | 5 |
| 1999 Pontiac Montana | 5 |
| 1998 Pontiac Montana | 3 |
| 1997 Pontiac Montana | 1 |