2005 Pontiac Montana Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 49% of all 81 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 4 Montana model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 12 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 29,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 40
- 49% of 81
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 12
- Median mileage
- 29,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2005 Pontiac Montana body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 1, 2004, latest Jan 19, 2016.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Montana
- NHTSA 05V061000Feb 18, 2005Structure & Body18,850 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a side impact test run by gm, under conditions similar to NHTSA's new car assessment program (ncap) side impact test.
Risk: If the rear latches of the seat release early in a severe side impact, the front outboard latch may disengage and increase the potential for injury to the occupant of the seat.
Remedy: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on april 5, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
- NHTSA 04V597000Dec 22, 2004Structure & Body717,302 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Structure & Body complaints by Montana model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200540 (49%)
- 20066 (16%)
- 20070 (0%)
- 20080 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Pontiac Montana have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 40 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Pontiac Montana, 49% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 29,000 miles.
- Which Pontiac Montana year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2005 Pontiac Montana has the most body and structure complaints (40), compared with 40 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Pontiac Montana?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2005 Pontiac Montana concern the body and structure: 05V061000 and 04V597000.