2008 Pontiac Montana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2008 Pontiac Montana has only 1 complaint on file and 1 recall, giving it a complaint index of 33, ranked 3rd of 4 model years. It is far less complained-about than the 2005 (index 100) and 2006 (index 67) Montana.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #3 of 4 Montana years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Airbags
Top 2008 Pontiac Montana problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags1 (100%)
- Brakes1 (100%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbag warning light stays on continuously, both while driving and parked.
- The vehicle has not been in a crash, yet the airbag light persists for years without resolution.
- ABS warning light has been on since the vehicle was new.
- Owner reports GM declined to repair either the airbag or ABS light issue.
2008 Pontiac Montana recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,375 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
Remedy: 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.
2008 compared with other Montana years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Pontiac Montana reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 1 complaint for the 2008 Montana, the lowest complaint count among the four model years with data, though its complaint index of 33 still ranks 3rd of 4 years.
- What problems does the 2008 Pontiac Montana have?
- The single logged complaint describes a persistent airbag warning light and an ABS light that stayed on since new, reported at 50,000 miles. One recall covers a suspension trail arm defect on conversion minivans.
- Does the 2008 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 10V110000) covers a suspension, wheels, and tires defect affecting 2005-2008 GM mobility conversion minivans; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2008 Montana compare to other years?
- The 2008 model ranks 3rd of 4 years by complaint index (33), well below the 2005 Montana's index of 100 and the 2006's index of 67.