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Pontiac Montana SV6 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (39%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 204 repairs.
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Pontiac Montana SV6 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 45 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

103540 mi

C $600
Replace oil pan gasket. Front suspension cradle had to be dropped and required front wheel alignment as well 
109120 mi

C $25
Heater hoses were air locked - had to bleed air out of system 

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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

234000 mi

US $212
Heater failed on January 22, 2014 during a trip from South Texas to Michigan. Entire cooling system had been flushed, cleaned and refilled by an independent shop June 27, 2012. Heater core was completely plugged but they cleaned, saved it. 

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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

201-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

95000 mi

US $150
Muffler replacement. 

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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

128200 mi

US $175
Belt tensioner and new serpentine belt 
93000 mi

US $232
Replaced Oxygen sensor (engine emission system) 
72000 mi Catalytic converter failed 
118000 mi Wire going to purge solenoid corroded. Cut wire, cleaned corrosion and re-soldered wire Muffler rotted out 

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2004 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

35960 mi

C $1800
Intake gasket replaced 
39060 mi

C $155
Engine code on thermostat was replaced 

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2003 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

72414 mi

US $350
Broken rocker arm on cylinder #3. 
72897 mi

US $350
Broken rocker arm on cylinder #5. 
75674 mi

US $2100
Intake valve rocker assembly #3 & #5 cylinders pulled out of head. #3 push rod pulled through rocker arm. 
90000 mi

US $15
Dealer said our oil pressure sensor was not working, so we replaced it ourselves. Saw no change after replacing the part so not sure if repair was successful or not. 
115940 mi

C $275
Water pump seal let go. Belt was finished as well 
117800 mi

C $225
O2 sensor replacement 
54560 mi

C $500
Rocker arm bolt pulled out. 

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2003 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

230000 mi

US $463
Replace leaking radiator. 
237 mi

US $50
The harmonic balancer failed resulting in a serpentine belt failure. Replaced the balancer and the belt. 
253000 mi

US $30
Lower Engine mount was bad. Replacement resulted in much smoother idle. Water pump was replaced. It had a slow leak. 
263000 mi

US $22
coolant bypass hose was replaced 
106200 mi Vehicle started to consume oil during the last 10,000 miles after no previous usage. No leaks found. Shop believes leaky seals exist. Will determine whether to keep vehicle. Will probably get second opinion. 
130000 mi

US $282
Water pump sprang a leak... 
194000 mi

US $900
Replaced thermostat 

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2002 Pontiac Montana

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 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

154380 mi

C $330
Front exhaust manifold was broken. Replaced with used one from a wrecking yard. 
155000 mi Ignition switch, DID NOT FIX IT! 
80531 mi

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

US $795
Replaced fuel pump and filter 
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. 

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2002 Pontiac Montana 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 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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2000 Pontiac Montana SV6

Engine not specified

274000 mi

US $300
Water pump 

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2000 Pontiac Montana

Engine not specified

127700 mi

US $84
Head gasket seal leak engine smoking due to leaking oil. Parts are on back order. 
166000 mi The fuel line leaked all of the fuel onto the ground and had to be replaced. 

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2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

147000 mi

US $30
EGR valve tube was cracked and had to be replace 
168000 mi

US $12
Replaced camshaft position sensor after computer showed camshaft and crankshaft signals were out of sync. Check engine light was on and cleared after the repair. 
140500 mi

US $125
Water pump replaced, pulleys replaced, belt replaced 
140900 mi

US $45
Oil Ignition Switch 

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