MYRModel Year Report

1997 Pontiac Montana

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1997 Pontiac Montana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:03:17.150Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1997

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1997: 18 complaints 1997 18 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint
1997: 18 complaints 1997 18 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1997: 18 complaints 1997 18 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1997: 18 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
199718
199849
1999235
2000228
2001156
2002126
200384
200439
200581
200637
20070
20081

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

8 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and cooling system.

Show complaint excerpts

Intake manifold gasket is damaged yet no parts available throughout us. Is this a known fact to GM? Is this a recall item. My van now overheats and cannot be repaired due to lack of parts.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-05-08

Exterior lighting

3 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.

Suspension

2 of 18 total reports mention: suspension.

Structure

2 of 18 total reports mention: structure.

Seat belts

2 of 18 total reports mention: seat belts.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Driving down a two lane freeway, vearing to the right and I rearended a car.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-14

Also filed under Air bags

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-11-18Engineering analysisClosed 2003-11-21 Safety belt assembly failure
  2. I
    2003-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Rear axle trailing arm failure
  3. R
    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1997 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1997 Pontiac Montana reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Pontiac Montana?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Pontiac Montana have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.