2006 Pontiac Montana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montana years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Montana. That ranks 9th out of 12 Montana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 22%), typically at around 100,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 37owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Pontiac Montana problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 22% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 14% | 61,129 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 14% | 145,059 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 14% | 63,996 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 14% | 80,944 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 11% | 80,449 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 8% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 8% | 102,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 8% | 96,181 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% | 50,630 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 5% | 152,602 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 75,630 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 19,886 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 3% | 46,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 3% | 64,257 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 199,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Pontiac Montana recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power sliding door (EA07019) — opened Dec 11, 2007, closed Feb 23, 2009.
- Power sliding door opening (PE07044) — opened Aug 16, 2007, closed Dec 11, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When having my oil changed at a garage while the vehicle was on the lift both frame rails had severe rust damage. Since this is what gives the unibody frame it's strength, why didn't gm zinc coat them or apply rust proofing? I live in southeast michigan where they use salt on the roads in winter…
When it's cold and you start the vehicle i get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go anyways…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension detached from the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and the contact…
When starting the vehicle, or after awhile when you are driving the vehicle it will come up and read reduced engine power then you have to stop because it will not let you accelerate the gas pedal. Sometimes when you turn it off and restart it, it will be fine and sometimes you have to wait about…
The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the…
Other Pontiac Montana years
← 2005 Montana · 2007 Montana →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Montana | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Montana | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2 |
| 2005 Montana | 81 | 5 |
| 2004 Montana | 39 | 3 |
| 2003 Montana | 84 | 5 |
| 2002 Montana | 126 | 3 |
| 2001 Montana | 156 | 9 |
| 2000 Montana | 228 | 5 |
| 1999 Montana | 235 | 5 |
| 1998 Montana | 49 | 3 |
| 1997 Montana | 18 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Montana?
Owners most often report electrical system, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac Montana?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Pontiac Montana a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Montana model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.