MYRModel Year Report

2005 Pontiac Montana

● Typical for this model
2005 Pontiac Montana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:04:28.962Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
81
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Structure

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 18 complaints 1997 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 81 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint
1997: 18 complaints 1997 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 81 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1997: 18 complaints 1997 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 81 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2005: 81 complaints

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YearComplaints
199718
199849
1999235
2000228
2001156
2002126
200384
200439
200581
200637
20070
20081

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

28% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

INJURY
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My 3 year old son pushed the button to close the automatic sliding side door and the door caught his left thumb and part of the palm. I took him to the immediate care center and he had a bone that was chipped in his thumb.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-31

Latches/locks/linkages

25% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

INJURYDEATH
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The power sliding door began to close without warning. The passengers wrist was caught in the handle of the door. As a result, the passenger's right wrist was broken . Please provide additional information.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-28

Electrical system

22% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIRE
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My gas gauge stopped working and is flucating and the dash reading is saying things. Its all messed up

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-12

Service brakes

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Air bags

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that the driver was traveling 10 MPH when another vehicle crashed into the driver's side rear of the vehicle, causing it to go into a tail spin.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-05

Also filed under Seat belts and seats

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-04-05Seats05V061000 On certain minivans, the outboard release handle on the impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated and the rear latches may unlatch early in a side impact crash. This was discovered in a…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove the seat latch release handle and install a black plastic cap over the exposed metal stud to eliminate the side impact safety concern free of charge. The recall began on April 5…

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    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…

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    2005-11-14Parking brake05V287000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, 'passenger car brake systems.' to meet the standard, the vehicle must not move…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for parking brake lever slippage at each rear brake caliper and replace the caliper if lever slippage is identified. The recall began on November 14, 2005. Owners may contact…

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    2005-11-29Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-06 Electrical harness damage
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    2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.

    Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2007-08-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-11 Power sliding door opening
  8. I
    2007-12-11Engineering analysisClosed 2009-02-23 Power sliding door
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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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    2010-06-04Suspension10V110000 The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 General Motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Latches/locks/linkages: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V061000 · Seats
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 05V287000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
  • Recall 10V110000 · Suspension
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Pontiac Montana is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Montana?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Montana have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

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