2000 Pontiac Montana engine problems
58 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2000 Pontiac Montana, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 41 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 14 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 41 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 54% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While vehicle was in park in garage without keys in ignition, vehicle caught on fire. Police report stated that fire began in engine compartment. Fire spread from vehicle to the garage and also melted the neighbors vinyl siding.
Engine - vehicle was leaking coolant through intake manifold gasket into engine. Intake manifold needed to be resealed. Pontiac assistance is refusing to help at this time. This is a common problem with the v6 and GM is refusing to acknowledge it. Emission - secondary air injection pump failed at 33025 miles and was covered under warranty. This pump failed again at 44000 miles, just 8 months later and cost 160.00 for labor. Emission pumps should last longer than 8 months.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Montana
- Body & structure 32 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints
- Air bags 22 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints
- Cooling system 18 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints
- Brakes 15 complaints