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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (56%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Pontiac Montana SV6

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Pontiac Montana SV6 in New Brunswick, Canada
Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

77500 mi

C $295
lower ball joint and both wheel bearings let go causing the ABS and service tracking control light to come on. 

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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Montana SV6 in Ontario, Canada
May 2014 - Sep 2017
Sep 2014

82460 mi

C $50
Replaced the driver and passenger side stabilizer bar links. The driver-side was loose (bushings were worn) and for balance's sake I replaced both. 
Mar 2016

98580 mi

C $620
Both bearings worn, right one rather severely, $320. Replaced both tie rod ends, $300 including stabilizer bar bushings. Clunking noise. Stabilizer bar bushings had worn 
Mar 2017

100440 mi

C $350
Replaced leaking transmission fluid cooling lines to/from radiator 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in Louisiana, United States
Nov 2016 - Dec 2017
Jan 2017

150000 mi

US $75
Starter 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in Illinois, United States
Dec 2013 - Dec 2016
Jan 2014

US $1120
Front struts, sway bar and rear shocks replaced 
Feb 2014

115900 mi

US $371
Passenger side wheel bearing was whining, replaced the front passenger wheel hub assembley 
Jul 2014

164300 mi

US $150
Drivers side suspension was clicking on right turns, replaced l driver's side tie rod 
Dec 2015

208000 mi
My alternator went out and I had it replaced; in addition there was a short in the video system and I had it disconnected as the kids are too old to watch it now Had the wheel bearings replaced 
Dec 2016

220000 mi

US $200
Replaced the power steering pump and upper pressure hose 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in Minnesota, United States
Mar 2011 - Jul 2016
Jun 2015

141000 mi

US $296
Broken front sway bar. 
Jan 2016

128200 mi

US $175
Belt tensioner and new serpentine belt 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010

99200 mi

C $180
Wiper motor for rear window. 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in New Hampshire, United States
Sep 2011 - Nov 2016
Nov 2011

70000 mi

US $100
Intermittent stalling, no start. Fuse block connectors damaged from some previous repair visit at different shop headlights and interior lights flicker. replacement voltage regulator ordered to be installed at another date. 
Dec 2011

72000 mi
Car was slamming into gear after a slight delay when going into Drive or taking off from a stop. The pressure control solenoid in the transmission needed to be replaced. Catalytic converter failed 
Jul 2012

77800 mi

US $100
play in Steering rack. Replaced with remanufactured rack. 
Nov 2012

83000 mi

US $150
Replaced front Springs, strut mount and strut mount bearings due to broken spring. 
Jul 2013

93000 mi

US $150
replaced driverside tie rod 
Dec 2013

99000 mi

US $65
Rear window wiper motor failure. 
Sep 2014

108000 mi

US $45
right front wheel bearing replaced 
Mar 2015

114000 mi

US $67
Rear air shocks sway bar links Air shock compressor 
Mar 2016

118000 mi
Wire going to purge solenoid corroded. Cut wire, cleaned corrosion and re-soldered wire Muffler rotted out 
Nov 2016

124000 mi

US $40
replaced left front wheel bearing 
Pontiac Montana SV6 in Michigan, United States
Feb 2007 - Oct 2013
Mar 2007

18000 mi
Rear CHMSL light lens cracked during cold night following rain. Warranty repair. 
Nov 2009

54000 mi

US $270
Power sliding door reprogrammed. Not successful. 
Dec 2009

55000 mi

US $100
Passenger side power sliding door will not close properly, keeps giving a warning chime that it is not shut properly. Dealer has reprogrammed the control module, cleaned the door contacts and realigned the door over 2 visits and problem still exists 
Oct 2013

93000 mi

US $232
Replaced Oxygen sensor (engine emission system) 

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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Montana SV6 in Alberta, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jul 2016
Jul 2016

114700 mi

C $130
Nothing has done due to financial problem. Leak on the Radiator,power steering to be repair rack and pinion, RT/Front Arm control bushing 

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