2003 Pontiac Montana Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Montana Electrical Issues

program mode not working

Written by: auto123 on Jan 10, 2009 11:52 AM

I just got my 2003 Pontiac Montana back from the transmission shop -- major work, not sure if it's 100% -- but that's another post. Since it was all pulled apart, a number of electrical things are not working: the automatic door lock, the power sliding doors and the parking aid are all non-functioning. The first time a tried reprogramming the locks I was successful ... Read More...

coolant smells

Re: coolant smells [walter]

Written by: lokki on Jan 26, 2009 08:40 AM

The Pontiac Montana is one of the vehicles that is listed in the GM Dexcool Class Action lawsuit that was just settled. Your problem could be stemming from the infamous intake manifold. http://www.dexcoolsettlement.com/index.php3 It sounds like your vehicle should be one of the ones covered, from what you've told us. Model years 1995-2003 Equipped with ... Read More...

Pontiac Montana Engine Problems

Blown Up Sir !!!

Written by: honeydipper on Nov 11, 2008 03:45 PM

2003 Pontiac Montana 4.3L series \"E\" engine. Rocker Arm bolts (8mm) stripped out of the 1,3,5 cylinder head at 85,342 miles. Dealer repaired at $1,500.00, Dealer also checked the 2,4,6 cylinder head. Dealer verified 2,4,6 cylinder head and rocker arm bolts ok. 88,702 miles and ... yes, the Rocker Arm bolts (8mm) stripped out of the 2,4,6 cylinder head. Another ... Read More...

Re: Montana Engine problems [jhirneisen]

Written by: kimmer827 on Jun 30, 2008 08:20 PM

Jack, thank you for this info. I am SO not a car person, and have no idea what I'm talking about, but here goes. We have had our 2003 Montana to the mechanic twice for the same problem. The bolt that holds the rocker arm down strips and the engine light comes on and the vehicle runs sort of shaky. Both times it happened, we took it to the mechanic immediately and he says ... Read More...

Pontiac Montana Electrical Issues

Re: Pontiac Montana Wiper runs only on high [kwoodman]

Written by: alexm99 on Apr 12, 2008 05:52 AM

same here , i have a 2003 and the numb#3 on my fan doesnt work and now we are having wiper issues... that's a big coincidence if you ask me.. and of course GM doesnt know whats going on but they don't hesitate in wasting my time and money Read More...

2003 Pontiac Montana Fog Light switch???

Re: 2003 Pontiac Montana Fog Light switch??? [ficksee]

Written by: ronsmith38 on Oct 16, 2007 08:18 PM

I think there is a switch in the Overhead Console Switch bank mentioned in #2 above that turns off the interior lights when the door is opened. (Probably a battery saving thing with kids or grown-ups leaving a door open.) Read More...

Re: 2003 Pontiac Montana Fog Light switch??? [writer]

Written by: ficksee on Oct 15, 2007 07:20 AM

Thank you! I did manage to locate the switch just after posting, Now i'm having interior light issues (GRRRR) I cant seem to get my interiors to turn on whenever you open a door. They work with the Overhead console switch but i have to turn them on and off manually. I also noticed that the interior lights have buttons which to me would indicate that i should be able to ... Read More...

Re: 2003 Pontiac Montana Fog Light switch??? [ficksee]

Written by: writer on Oct 13, 2007 09:36 PM

There are 2 sets of what I would call "extra switches" for the Montana. One set is below the HVAC controls (heater, vent, AC controls). This is called the "Instrument Panel Switchbank". The other set of extra switches is over the windshield and is called the "Overhead Console Switchbank". If I recall correctly, the Fog lamps are in the "Instrument Panel Switchbank" ... Read More...

2003 Pontiac Montana Fog Light switch???

Written by: ficksee on Oct 12, 2007 10:55 PM

This may just be the dumbest question ever asked!!! I just bought an 03 Montana, I noticed it has fog lights but I cannot locate the switch to turn them on! Are they possibly just for show? Thanks! Read More...

Pontiac Montana

Forum Changes

Written by: writer on Sep 17, 2007 02:04 PM

I have just finished reading through the various postings in all the topics related to my 2003 Montana and I think that the "GM's triplets Venture, Silhouette, and Montana" topic should be made accessible from the "Pontiac Montana" Forum and this topic should be changed to "Read Only". This topic, so far, is really just a duplication, and since the vehicle is ... Read More...