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Pontiac Montana: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Pontiac Montana – Second generation2004–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2004–July 7, 2006 (United States) September 2004–September 26, 2008 (Canada and Mexico) |
| Model years | 2005–2006 (United States) 2005–2009 (Canada and Mexico) |
| Body styles | 4-door minivan |
| Engines | 3.5 L LX9 V6 3.9 L LZ9 V6 3.9 L LGD V6 (Canada only) |
| Transmissions | 4-Speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | LWB: 3,076 mm SWB: 2,870 mm |
| Length | 2005 SWB: 4,851 mm 2006–09 SWB: 4,849 mm LWB: 5,222 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm |
| Height | LWB: 1,829 mm SWB: 1,791 mm |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2006 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2006 | 3.9 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2004 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Minivan |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2006 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.4–3.9 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 13 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 179 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Electrical system | 103 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Body and structure | 97 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 90 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 65 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Brakes | 63 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Latches and locks | 63 | 2000, 2001, 2005 |
| Airbags | 61 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Lights | 61 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 55 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2006, 2008: 809 complaints, 53 with a crash and 17 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.