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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%)

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Pontiac Montana SV6 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (30%)

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2007 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

138340 mi

C $3400
car would not move forward or back when shifted-rebuilt transmission installed 

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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

111600 mi

C $3772
Overhaul Transmission. Replace all seals,gaskets and Orings necessary bushings and bearings, clutches and torque converter. 

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2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

196-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

259000 mi metal shavings in transmission fluid, traded vehicle because this usually indicates an upcoming failure. 

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2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 4dr Minivan, ext.

200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

100440 mi

C $350
Replaced leaking transmission fluid cooling lines to/from radiator 
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. 

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2004 Pontiac Montana

Engine not specified

105500 mi

US $2100
Transmission slipping, rebuild necessary 

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2003 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

139500 mi

C $300
Transmission: changing gears is not smooth 

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2002 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

158000 mi Axle failed 

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2002 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

58280 mi

C $400
Replaced driver's side axle seal. 

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2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

161000 mi

US $150
Max line pressure code setting almost every trip. Bought Transgo's kit to fix. Changed springs in 1-2 and 2-3 accumulators. Max line pressure code hasn't set so far and have driven 450 miles. 

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Pontiac Montana SV6 Transmission Problems

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