2008 Pontiac Montana Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Montana years
- Not enough data 11th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Pontiac Montana. That ranks 11th out of 12 Montana model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 50,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 100% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2008 Pontiac Montana recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Air bag light always comes on all the time, in motion and when stationary. Car has not been in any accidents and has been doing this for years. Gm refuses to fix it. Also abs light always comes on since it was new and gm refuses to fix it.
Other Pontiac Montana years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Montana | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Montana | 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 2008 Pontiac Montana?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Pontiac Montana?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.