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2006 Pontiac MontanaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 37 owner complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Montana, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2006 Pontiac Montana
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years64% below the Montana median · #9 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints374 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Pontiac Montana has problems

37 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system80
Suspension50
Engine50
Electronic stability control (ESC)50
Structure50
Power train40
Exterior lighting30
Steering30
Tires31
15 other systems181

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Pontiac Montana recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 05V-552 · Dec 7, 2005 · 32,068 vehicles

Risk. A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Montana year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Montana median. How we score

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2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Pontiac Montana, and the recalls they led to.

  1. POWER SLIDING DOOREA07019 · closed Feb 23, 2009
    No recall
  2. POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENINGPE07044 · closed Dec 11, 2007
    No recall
In owners' words

What Montana owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DASH KEEPS TELLING ME THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY SYSTEM NEED TO BE CHECKED. I HAVE WIRING ISSUES FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LIGHTS, THEY COME ON AND OFF. FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ PROPERLY ALL THE TIME AND NOW MOST RECENTLY THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ALARM DOES NOT REGISTER THAT THE…
Complaint 11119519 · Aug 13, 2018
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…
Complaint 10732604 · Jul 8, 2015 · 133,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC MONTANA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURES DUE TO THE WIRES BEING CUT AND GLUED BACK TOGETHER. IN ADDITION, THE…
Complaint 10611199 · Jul 17, 2014 · 144,000 miles

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