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2002 Pontiac Montana repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

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

Other (7%)

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2002 Pontiac Montana repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 40 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 Tennessee, United States - Nov 2007
Aug 2005 42000 mi US $400	Replaced right front wheel-bearing. Bearing failed very prematurely.
Nov 2007 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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Pontiac Montana in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2011 - Feb 2013
Jan 2012 155000 mi	Ignition switch, DID NOT FIX IT!
Feb 2013 158000 mi	Axle failed

Pontiac Montana in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
Feb 2011 197000 mi US $65	replaced front pass side wheel bearing. easy to fix 65 bucks for bearing and about an hour to replace it. service traction light and ABS lights came on, I knew that coupled with the noise it was making,it was the bearing and speed sensor
Sep 2011 204000 mi	Another front pass side wheel bearing. Could have been a bad part installed in March. Warranty covered cost of part and installed it myself.
Dec 2011 215000 mi US $60	Replace drivers side wheel bearing. first time replacing this side. 200,000+ on original bearing. pass. side has been replaced 3 times already. replace dr. side outer tie rod end
Jan 2012 231800 mi US $90	replaced outer passenger side tie rod end and had front end aligned
Jul 2012 226000 mi US $15	made new rocker panels from galvalume material. glued, riveted and caulked them into place. Had to cover up rusted rocker panels. 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.
Jan 2013 215000 mi US $170	alternator quit working, wasn't charging battery or providing electrical to run engine. Followed directions from a web site and replaced the alternator on my own, also replaced rear spark plugs and wires while engine working behind the eng.

Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
Dec 2010 154380 mi C $330	Front exhaust manifold was broken. Replaced with used one from a wrecking yard.
Jan 2011 151800 mi C $90	Replaced brake master cylinder with used one from scrap yard.

Pontiac Montana in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010 91000 mi US $3000	replaced a blown motor and rack and pinion steering

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Pontiac Montana in Oregon, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011 113700 mi US $600	overheating, replaced leaking hoses
Feb 2011 115000 mi US $500	replaced coolant hoses several times over 8-10 weeks trying to solve overheating problem
Jul 2011 120700 mi US $150	replaced O2 sensor
Sep 2011 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.
Jan 2012 116300 mi US $175	Front hub bearing had to be replaced.

Pontiac Montana in Illinois, United States Aug 2010 - May 2019
Sep 2010 54000 mi US $160	Needed rear air shocks, easily replaced, no problems.
Nov 2011 67000 mi US $800	ABS brake light came on, then AWD disabled message displayed. Had right front hub and sensor and cable replaced.
Oct 2013 74000 mi US $192	Replaced noisy front wheel bearing hub assemblies.
Aug 2016 89300 mi US $1147	A/C not working, leak in condenser, replaced and recharged system
Jul 2018 101000 mi US $350	Rotors replaced and pads

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Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada May 2010 - Sep 2015
Jun 2010 54560 mi C $380	Right front wheel bearing had excessive play. Replaced right front wheel bearing hub.
Jun 2011 58280 mi C $400	Replaced leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced driver's side axle seal.
Jun 2012 62620 mi C $270	Discovered during regular semi-annual inspection, left outer tie-rod end boot split. Tie-rod worn and loose. Replaced left outer tie-rod.
Apr 2013 64680 mi C $579	Coolant leak. Replaced water pump.Flushed coolant system and replaced coolant.
Jun 2013 65720 mi C $562	ABS and Traction Control lights came on at first start up.Found fluctuating resistance at RT FRT wheel bearing. Replaced RT FRT wheel bearing hub.
Jun 2014 69440 mi C $162	Sudden noise from front driver's side suspension.Stabilizer links separated. Broken stabilizer (sway bar) links replaced.
Apr 2015 72640 mi C $140	Pressure test to check for coolant leak. None found. replaced radiator cap and added dye to coolant tank.