2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 Pontiac Montana SV6 2002

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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (31%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Pontiac Montana SV6

Engine not specified

49700 mi

US $510
Replaced intake manifold gasket. It was leaking engine coolant. I am told this is a common repair done on this engine. 

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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

155000 mi Ignition switch, DID NOT FIX IT! 
226000 mi

US $15
broken heater inlet hose T upper area of engine behind the intake manifold. There are actually two of these types of plastic T's. One of mine broke and needs to be replaced. Dealer only item and it is almost 150 bucks. 
154380 mi

C $330
Front exhaust manifold was broken. Replaced with used one from a wrecking yard. 
80531 mi

US $953
Replaced intake manifold gasket and serpentine belt due to coolant leak 
82530 mi

US $795
Replaced fuel pump and filter 

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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

113500 mi

US $600
overheating, replaced leaking hoses 
115000 mi

US $500
replaced coolant hoses several times over 8-10 weeks trying to solve overheating problem 
120700 mi

US $150
replaced O2 sensor 
124000 mi Engine block cracked, probably because of earlier overheating, and I had to replace the engine. overheated again a week after replacing the engine, replaced another leaking hose. has been fine for last 1,500 miles. 

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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

58280 mi

C $400
Replaced leaking crankshaft seal. 
64680 mi

C $579
Coolant leak. Replaced water pump.Flushed coolant system and replaced coolant. 
72640 mi

C $140
Pressure test to check for coolant leak. None found. replaced radiator cap and added dye to coolant tank. 

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2002 Pontiac Montana SV6 Engine Problems

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