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2003 Pontiac Montana repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (36%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

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

Other (0%)

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2003 Pontiac Montana repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 42 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 in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Jul 2011
Jun 2011 54560 mi C $500	Rocker arm bolt pulled out.

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Pontiac Montana in Maryland, United States - Jan 2009
Mar 2006 50000 mi	Power door stopped functioning and needed repair.
Jan 2009 95000 mi US $2000	Electrical system repairs

Pontiac Montana in Wisconsin, United States - Mar 2008
Nov 2007 72414 mi US $350	Broken rocker arm on cylinder #3.
Jan 2008 72897 mi US $350	Broken rocker arm on cylinder #5.
Mar 2008 75674 mi US $2100	Intake valve rocker assembly #3 & #5 cylinders pulled out of head. #3 push rod pulled through rocker arm.

Pontiac Montana in North Carolina, United States Dec 2017 - Feb 2019
Mar 2018 179 mi US $250	Replaced both front hubs

Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Mar 2017
May 2016 144460 mi	Swaybar tab broke off Lower control arm
Jul 2016 146000 mi C $35	rubber bushing broke

Pontiac Montana in Tennessee, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Mar 2015 198000 mi US $75	Had to change the front wheel bearing hub

Pontiac Montana in Kansas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018
Jul 2013 80000 mi US $150	The button that raises/lowers the window no longer worked all the time so the switch was replaced.
Apr 2014 85200 mi US $10	The inside door panel was coming apart from the rest of the door so could not use the door. Passenger side.
Jun 2015 90000 mi US $15	Replaced the airbag control module. 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.
Jun 2017 99000 mi US $80	Brake pads and rotors replaced. Maintenance.
Aug 2017 99000 mi US $15	Added one can of R134A coolant.

Pontiac Montana in Yukon Territory, Canada Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
Aug 2013 115940 mi C $275	Water pump seal let go. Belt was finished as well
Mar 2014 117800 mi C $225	O2 sensor replacement

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Pontiac Montana in Quebec, Canada Apr 2010 - Oct 2011
Sep 2010 139500 mi C $300	Transmission: changing gears is not smooth

Pontiac Montana in Texas, United States Aug 2017 - Aug 2024
Oct 2017 230000 mi US $463	Replace leaking radiator.
Mar 2018 237 mi US $50	The harmonic balancer failed resulting in a serpentine belt failure. Replaced the balancer and the belt.
Jun 2018 239000 mi US $100	Alternator was replaced. Requires rotating the engine forward.
Feb 2020 252000 mi US $15	Power Steering pump was leaking. AT205 completely stopped this. Very good product.
Mar 2020 253000 mi US $30	Lower Engine mount was bad. Replacement resulted in much smoother idle. Water pump was replaced. It had a slow leak.
Dec 2021 263000 mi US $22	coolant bypass hose was replaced
Apr 2024 274000 mi US $400	replaced high pressure hose and AC compressor

Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2015
Mar 2011 86800 mi C $280	Replaced bushings in lower control arms
Apr 2011 89900 mi C $500	Replace front hubs and bearings
Sep 2011 100440 mi C $125	Replaced left front hub assembly which had been replaced previously about three months ago. GM paid for hub under their part warranty and I paid labour to install.
Jan 2012 107880 mi C $150	The front wheel hubs had to be replaced again. I think the dealer improperly installed the left wheel hub. The parts were replaced under GM warranty and repairs to carried out by an independent repair shop. Left and right rear brake lights not working but middle one OK. Replaced main signal control arm which controls cruise control, signals, high beams and wipers.
Jun 2012 117800 mi C $300	Both the front wheel hubs were replaced again. Lesson learned to always buy the OEM part. I've used the mid brand Delco and they only last 15 to 20k KM.
Dec 2012 124620 mi C $120	Driver side rear brake light bulb kept failing, replaced circuit board. Seems to have resolved problem.
May 2014 134540 mi C $390	Replaced the driver side wheel hub

Pontiac Montana in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Dec 2016
May 2010 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.
Dec 2010 114000 mi US $325	Replaced front headlight which due to positioning and lack of knowledge took nearly an hour. After replacing, noticed aiming was bad and while fresh on mind was able to take it apart, reseat the bulb and reset in approx 30 minutes. Rear air shocks leaking; replaced
Aug 2011 130000 mi US $282	Water pump sprang a leak...
Aug 2012 151000 mi US $384	too much play in wheel. Replaced left wheel bearing
Mar 2013 157000 mi US $1200	repair shop advised too much play in front right bearing repair shop advised of problem with tie-rod ends
Apr 2015 183000 mi US $115	Left front wheel bearing again went bad... 15 months after installed. 4th wheel bearing replacement. Shop replaced part under warranty... paid for labor
Dec 2015 194000 mi US $900	Alternator failed Replaced thermostat