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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.

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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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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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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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