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Beware of sliding door falling off!!
NJ Montana owner, 03/25/2004
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I've had this van for 3 1/2 yrs, 36k. No major problems until the driver's side sliding door fell right off as I went to close it. It was night time and 20 degress and I had a door in my hand. The dealership states the problem was due to excessive rust on the rollers causing rollers and hinge to break . GM states it was our fault because we didn't maintain our doors by having them lubricated every 15k. I have never heard of doors falling off because of lack of lubrication and I don't think a 3 1/2 yr old van should have excessive rust. This was a regular slider (non- powered) If anyone else has encountered this problem, please post it.
Great Van
Montana Fan, 04/30/2004
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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With over 100,000 miles, I have had remarkably few problems with the van, about the same as my Toyota van. Engine and transmission have been very reliable. I average 24 mpg! I dislike the cupholder arrangement (not practical), but love the variety of seating arrangements and the ease of reconfiguring. It ez to drive and park (the Honda Accord is longer) and very comfortable on long trips.
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Run Away!
jtexas, 05/24/2004
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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Run away from this vehicle as fast as you can. Bought new, loved the features, but then the problems started. Power sliding door opened while vehicle in motion! Fixed by recall, but then 2 months later same problem, dealer wanted us to pay for repair! Raised heck and GM covered it. Intermitent electrical faults. Consumed 2 quarts oil per 3,000 miles; GM says this is "normal" consumption. Then I found oil in the coolant; discovered this is a cronic problem with this engine which GM refused to acknowlege.
I'd buy it all over again!
ddoiron, 06/09/2004
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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98,000 miles and still loving this van. Drives great, good visibility, captain's chairs in middle row are wonderful for kids on road trips. Seats are light enough for easy removal and fits 4x8 sheet of plywood.
2000 Montana Extended Van
GM3, 09/18/2004
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Should have bought Japanese! Good, comfy vehicle (kind of like riding a sofa!) When I had to replace intake manifold gasket it cost about $1000 because of labor! Any more repairs and I am trading! Look at Siennas, Oddyseys or MPVs and save yourself the trouble!
Still room to improve
mopar1, 03/13/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van has been great mechanically, but both the heated seats had to be replaced within the first year. The drivers seat quit working again at 45,000 miles. Will cost to much to fix. The General XP2000 self sealing tires rode a little rough and didn't wear very well. My Caprice with a 305 V-8 got the same mpg as the van. Cheap pull handle on rear hatch broke at 40,000.
A Winner in my Book!
Snowbird, 08/05/2005
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I purchased this vehicle used and was delighted with it. Not only was the ride comfortable (2 trips to Florida from New Jersey in 2 years) but the fuel economy was great for a 6 cylinder engine (27 mpg on the FL trips). Plenty of room. My only complaints were the air conditioning (it rarely ever got cool enough) and the middle seat removal latches. Both were difficult to operate and one actually broke. Other than that, it was a great car. Seat belt restraints and air bag saved my life in a recent accident that totalled the vehicle.
Really an OK car for the money.
Bub, 09/17/2005
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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I bought this car new because my mom was stuck with a GM credit.. otherwise would have bought a Sienna. However, the Montana was $5K cheaper (although now it's payback time - no resale). It has really been surprisingly dependable - little stuff (fuel pump under warranty, power window switch, currently at 75K the fuel gauge and cruise control are out) but it has been overall quite dependable. Average gas mileage (17-24), loads of power, and really handles well now that I have switched to 235/60-15 tires - you've simply got to do that. Turns it from wallowing pig to confidence inspiring sport-minivan. Air Conditioning is marginal - you might want to get the dual AC. Seats - barely OK.
Montana - spacious and economical
Jeff, 01/15/2006
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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Ownership of the Montana has been a pleasure. The video system helped keep our two kids busy when we drove to Yellowstone and back to Pennsylvania and later to southern Florida and back, along with trips to Massachusetts and back in between. The system takes both vhs video tapes and video game inputs. On these long trips I found the gas milage was better than expected as the most recent trip to Florida gave me at least 27 to close to 30 mpg on the highway. The digital information system helps when put on instantaneous mpg, one learns what helps and what hurts as far as gas milage goes. The vehicle has given us no major engine problems, is good on tire wear and the exterior is still good.
My 6th new GM vehicle and my LAST
UGH, 07/19/2006
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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The transmission failed at 58,000 miles. Dealer wanted $5000 for repair. Asked GM for some financial help, they said NO and that I was Hot Roding the car for this to fail.At 62 years old my Hot rod days are long gone. At 75,000 miles the new Orange Anti Freeze coolant ate thru some gaskets. I got to dig out my wallet again.Over $1000 for this one. The fuel gauge has not worked for thousands of miles, the dealer can fix me up for under $800 by replacing something in the fuel tank. No thanks, I will just keep the tank full. The power windows fail periodically, but reset themselves, must be a heat thing. Fortunately the dealer only charges me $30 when I bring it in for repair estimates.
Pontiac Montana 2000
gvbradt, 08/10/2006
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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After 6 six years, I really still love this van. I have 6 buckets seats so everyone has their own space and the seats are so comfortable. It still looks "new", not an outdated design. Great for piling in the kids and going somewhere and not having to worry about getting anything.
good montana
ron, 12/08/2006
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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My montana has been very reliable since my original purchase,new.The most major problems were, replacing the steering box , and replacing the rear air shocks. It's been a good vehicle.
Montana
tricanis, 12/25/2006
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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A shame that GM cannot make a more reliable vehicle! This would have been a great vehicle had we not had to take it to the service department once every other month. On average for 7 years of ownership I spent $650 per year out of pocket in repair costs. I had over $ 4500 in receipts that I turned in when I got ride of the montana. Yes....We purchased a Odyssey.
Never again
Kevin Nadai, 04/01/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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From day one we had little bits of interior pieces break and/or fall off. Powertrain warranty only 36 months. Transmission destroyed itself at 42,000 miles. Very poor customer service and support. Even though Pontiac admitted the failure was "unusual" and NOT related to abuse or maintenance, it still took over six months to receive any compensation from Pontiac in the form of 60% of the cost of the repair.
not that bad
not that bad, 03/10/2007
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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Yes, this van and the other two from GM have had problems, but how many folks have heard of PREVENTATIVE maintenance? Our van has been very reliable, except for the intake gaskets that I had to replace. Otherwise, at 100k it still runs and rides pretty good. Love the room, and we use this as our truck at times as well. I do wish they had better resale. Mine is 100% mechanically, and still worth peanuts. Power sliding door needs to be reset from time to time, but other than normal care, it has been a good van
Electrical problems
Band Mom, 04/11/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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I have enjoyed this van EXCEPT for an ongoing electrical prroblem. I have had the van ffor 40,000 miles and I have had to have 3 electrical system repairs done. The cruise control keeps going out and then the brake lights go out. I am told that GM has a tangled mess of wiring in the stering column and it is a difficult repair to make and really get all the wires connected and keep them connected wwhile you put it back together.
Problems
mlk, 05/03/2007
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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Very pleased with the ride and handling. Problems with rear air, blows hot air even though it has been repaired several times. Low coolant level all the time, mechanic said I need to replace the vehicle soon becuase the coolant is leaking into the engine oil. Constant problems with the power sliding door - sticks open often, don't use it anymore. Great interior, still looks like new but cupholders broke soon after purchase- flimsy and ill placed. Driver side heated seats went out soon after warranty expired. Love the red lighted dash lighting. CD player gets very hot. Great with winter starting.
Montana - Extended
tc1968, 05/01/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Had multiple service engine lights until the gas cap was replaced; otherwise no problems.
My Great Van
pugowner19, 11/12/2007
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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I bought this about 2 years ago. I love the way it look. We have had very little trouble with it. It has all the bells and whistles you could ask for. The body style is still in style after all this time. I think that if the transmission or engine went out I would just have them replaced and keep the van.
why buy a lemon?
montanajoke, 11/24/2007
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I would not give anyone a plug nickle for one of these albatros of a "truck" Funny, they clasify this as a truck, and nothing is farther from the truth.GM should be ashamed for offering such a poor excuse for a minivan, and I am not surprised there is a lawsuit regarding the lower intake gasket. If they had any sack they would pony up and refund everyone $1000, which would be about 8 out of 10 owners, and they knew of the problem for years. The resale value is laughable. I have had 3 intake gaskets done and is leaking again. I would not advise my worst enemy to buy this boat anchor. Not too mention the small but numerous problems that have plauged our van from day one.
2000 Pontiac Montana
VanDriver, 03/10/2002
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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Excellent! Fun to drive. Nice creature comforts.
No problems and fun to drive
frow, 05/30/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We've had this van for 3 years now. Neer had a problem. Fun to drive, very responsive. 8-pass seating is really convenient. Great van.
2000 Montana
Mongoose69, 06/03/2003
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Other than going through a spell where we had a number of nagging problems around 35000 miles this has been a great van. More cargo space than any of the others. We plan to replace this van with another Montana in the next few years. My wife has just fallen in love with it. We have driven the Toyota and the Ford and the Chrysler/Dodge ones and she has concluded that none of them are as good as her Montana.
More Good Than Bad
jpollock, 03/18/2008
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I purchased this 2000 Pontiac Montana new. Features power sliding door, climate control, power seats, etc. Payed $32k new for it, not worth that much, maybe close to $20k. All GM's vans had problems, this is by far the best out of the three though. There are about 127k miles on it now, its still running ok, but needs new head gaskets soon, so will be trading in shortly. For the most part the quad seating and roomy interior was a great van for a family of four and the dog!
160,000 miles traded
160,000 MIles Traded, 03/22/2008
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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Well we got over 160,000 miles out of the van. For the most part it has been fairly reliable, but it has many major design flaws that result in failures that you will have to fix (valve seal gaskets - $800 to $1,000; Front wheel bearings - $600; Transmission - $1500 TO $2000). The radio lights and gas gauge have not worked for years. We got $1250 for a trade-in, so if you buy one, you should plan on driving it into the ground.
Every car bought has a story to tell
Brett, 03/28/2008
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I bought this van used, it already had sixty thousand miles on it. Myself have put over another one hundred thousand miles. Its been the best vehicle Ive ever owned. The car history report was clean when I bought it, still is today. No lie, the van runs like its new still to this day. However there is some minor issues that I think are small. The gas needle reads full all the time, It leeks dexacool, very small amount. My light comes on maybe once a month. I had to replace a fog light, and a head light. That's it, I live up in the mountains of western Maryland and my van will fly up these hills like there nothing. Then again it should with a 3.4L V6!
GM -Generates Maintenance
Worst Buy Ever!, 04/28/2008
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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Worst vehicle I ever bought. Also have the revving problem. Coolant leaking into the cylinders for quite some time but just letting it go to squeeze the last few miles out of this. Electrical problems since new, hooking up to computer does not tell mechs what is wrong. Front windows both not working!Replaced steering, ignition,headlamp switch, fuel system (2 x). Replaced cup holders under warranty several times and now all broken. Do not close rear hatch with handle because I know it will break. Sliding door serviced 5 separate times. Replaces generator. Bought this for 30K. have spent another 5K. No wonder GM is having problems! Go spend time with Japanese to find out how to make cars!
Live in Alabama but think I could drive to Montana
Lance Borchert, 11/19/2018
2000 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision 4dr Ext Minivan
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It's a nice family knock around vehicle!
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Theres 100s of fish in the sea
Foolish GM customer, 10/31/2020
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan
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If you buy this vehicle, you WILL have to fix things. its a guarantee. General motors made a average car not meant to go over 150k miles. I Have replaced the starter motor, radiator, water pump, fuel pump, camshaft sensor. And now my head gasket has gone. From 162k- 172k miles, that was the maintenance list. Another annoyance is where things are situated in the engine bay. A thermostat replacement will take 3 hours. Anyways, buy something else.
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Ronin, 01/31/2021
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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I have 350000 on it still strong common tho are the fuel gauge and the intake plenum gasket
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Reliable as a Model T
Poor quality, 10/24/2007
2000 Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext Minivan
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First thing the car did was the breaking and snapping off of the plastic parts inside the car. Cupholders, knobs, ect. Then the tail and brake lights. They don't just burn out, they fuse (melt) to the plastic tail lamps. This happens every 10,000 mi or so. Did I mention oil consumption? How about a quart every 2,000 mi. The electric rear windows leak also. That's why there is huge stain on the rear carpet. A nice rusty color to boot. The radiator began overheating too (83,000 mi). When the van is started warm or cold, it likes to rev to 1500 rpm, so you have to turn it off and restart till it stays at 800 rpm. A mind of it's own for sure. Will be buying anything but this, next time around