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2000 Pontiac Montana Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure:body:door — runs 1.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
228Complaints
7Recalls
14Crashes
4Fires
26Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure:body:door (11% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure:body:door complaints here are 1.9× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure:body:door25 · 11%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling20 · 8.8%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System15 · 6.6%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine12 · 5.3%not available
Air Bags11 · 4.8%not available
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline10 · 4.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM15 · 6.6%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE12 · 5.3%
AIR BAGS11 · 4.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE10 · 4.4%
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH10 · 4.4%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10 · 4.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE9 · 3.9%
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS8 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 228 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Steering

NHTSA campaign 09E005000 · 2009 · reported 02/17/2009

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 01V264000 · 2001 · reported 08/21/2001

IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR CAN OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE VEHICLE ASCENDS A HILL, MAKES A TURN, OR TRAVELS OVER A ROUGH ROAD SURFACE. AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices

NHTSA campaign 07E021000 · 2007 · reported 03/12/2007

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 04V597000 · 2004 · reported 12/22/2004

IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 99V268000 · 1999 · reported 09/29/1999

IN A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT, A FIRE COULD RESULT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts

NHTSA campaign 00V228003 · 2000 · reported 08/07/2000

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

NHTSA campaign 01V067000 · 2001 · reported 03/08/2001

AN UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANT COULD FALL OUT OF THE VAN AND BE INJURED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“THE LEFT FRONT PRETENSIONER WAS OPEN AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYED ON, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE FAULTY SEAT BELT…”NHTSA complaint 10026194 — filed 07/25/2003 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
“AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS SENSOR THAT FAILED TO RESPOND IF OCCUPANT WAS NOT CLEAR OF CLOSING. THIS ALLOWED DOOR TO CONTINUOUSLY CLOSE EVEN WITH PRESSURE…”NHTSA complaint 8013547 — filed 07/09/2002 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
“CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SLIDING DOOR ON DRIVER SIDE KEEPS COMING OPEN, WILL NOT LATCH. DEALER CONTACTED , CAN NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM.”NHTSA complaint 8010792 — filed 05/30/2002 · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Montana?

Structure:body:door issues are the most-reported category, cited in 25 of 228 NHTSA complaints (11%), followed by engine and engine cooling (20), engine and engine cooling:cooling system (15), engine and engine cooling:engine (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2000 Pontiac Montana have?

228 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 26 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2000 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E005000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Pontiac Montana's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.