2001 Pontiac Montana brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 16 complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Montana, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving at 35 MPH the consumer attempted to turn, but the vehicle went straight. The vehicle would not steer, the consumer lost control and went straight. The vehicle struck several trees, and sheared one off that landed on top of the vehicle. The consumer was wearing a seat belt and suffered a concussion. The vehicle was totaled in the accident. *scc
While braking the ABS failed. As a result the driver rear ended another vehicle. The driver stated that the manufacturer refused to accept responsibility for the failure. A police report was taken and there were no injuries.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Montana
- Engine 28 complaints
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints