2006 Pontiac Montana problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Tires (3) · Suspension (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Suspension:rear 2010-03-19 · campaign 10V110000 · 5,375 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.
Service bulletins (669)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · PIT3532C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi directs technician to training regarding sliding door operation.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Showing the 6 most recent of 669 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-10-10 · Unknown Or Other · 199,000 mi“when having my oil changed at a garage while the vehicle was on the lift both frame rails had severe rust damage. since this is what gives the unibody frame it's strength, why didn't gm zinc coat them or apply rust proofing? i live in southeast michigan where they use salt on the roads in winter. seeing gm is also in michigan you would think they …”
2020-02-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 199,203 mi“when it's cold and you start the vehicle i get a message reduced engine power. you have to immediately shut it off. som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go anyways. i think it is a safety hazard because it can happe…”
2019-12-05 · Suspension · 180,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the rear suspension detached from the subframe of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and the contact was informed that the failure was due to excessive c…”
2019-02-08 · Engine · 160,000 mi“when starting the vehicle, or after awhile when you are driving the vehicle it will come up and read reduced engine power then you have to stop because it will not let you accelerate the gas pedal. sometimes when you turn it off and restart it, it will be fine and sometimes you have to wait about 10 minutes then restart. it doesn't matter if you …”
2018-08-13 · Seat Belts“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 seat belt is connected. the vehicle experiences the…”
2016-01-05 · Tires · 116,258 mi“tires are showing signs of extreme sidewall splits that could have led to tire blowout at highway speeds. tires will be taken back to store where bought although not optimistic they will replace them. dunlop signature series ii all season …”
2015-08-13 · Structure:body · 70,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. the contact stated that the dashboard was fractured. the contact stated that the dashboardd developed cracks in several areas. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000. the v…”
2015-07-21 · Exterior Lighting“keep saying service parking lite change light bulb check fuses cannot fix problem.…”
2015-07-10 · Power Train · 106,000 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 il…”
2015-07-08 · Suspension · 133,000 mi“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 clunking sound ...i believe it is the rear def.also no…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.