2003 Pontiac Montana Review
Price Estimate: $1,358 - $2,158

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Available eight-passenger seating, folding third-row seat (extended-length models), optional rear parking aid sensor, spunky V6, sporty handling, available all-wheel drive, optional DVD video player.
Cons
- Weak offset crash test scores, cheap interior materials, unrefined powertrain character.
What’s new
The Montana gets only a few minor upgrades for 2003. The most notable change is the addition of an extended-length version of the Special Value van with a 60/40-split bench second-row seat as standard. More available free flow options also give the Value van a greater range of equipment.
Edmunds says
If you can stomach the heavy doses of plastic trim both inside and out, the Montana offers peppy performance and comfortable passenger accommodations in a feature-laden package.
For sale near Vancouver, WA
4 listings
- 96,894 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 3 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Twin Falls Subaru (453 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Twin Falls, ID
Recent Arrival! 19/26 City/Highway MPG2003 Pontiac Montana M16 1SE15 Sport Silver Painted Aluminum Wheels, 3.29 Axle Ratio, 3rd row seats: split-bench...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GMDX13EX3D218398
Stock: R98S8398
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-24-2025- 128,655 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
- 7 Seats, 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Cargill U Drive Used Cars (455 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Twin Falls, ID
$4950.00 - VEHICLE $297.00 - STATE TAX $16.00 - STATE TITLE FEE $5263.00 - TOTAL COST OF VEHICLE THERE ARE NO OTHER FEES. WE OFFER IN HOUSE FINANCING...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GMDX03E33D242567
Stock: 242567
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-28-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Washington
$272/mo for Montana Value
Montana Value
vs
$198/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
Pontiac Montana Owner Reviews
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We love our Montana Mini Van
4.63 out of 5 starsgrisswalds, 10/13/2013
2003 Pontiac Montana MontanaVision Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
We bought our Montana minivan new in 2003.
It is now 2013 and we're putting it up for sale.
It has 260,000 miles on it and has been the best reliable vehicle we've ever bought.
The only thing we had to replace was two hub assemblies and the alternator just went out last week.
260,000 miles on the same alternator.. Unheard of.. Just crazy.
We've been from New York to Texas to Florida and … all parts in between.
It's been a great family car.
Thank you GM for making a reliable vehicle.
It's been a great ride:)
Great Van
5 out of 5 starsretriever, 08/26/2002
2003 Pontiac Montana Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Fantastic Van.
Really smooth, quiet and fuel efficient.
Much nicer than the Toyota.
Awesome
4.88 out of 5 starspinks_2013, 01/13/2013
2003 Pontiac Montana Value Fwd 4dr Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
The best used car.. We bought this car used with 90k+ miles on it. Now it is 140k++. And its still
running fine, without any issues. Just oil changes and brakepad changes. Very stable car and great pickup. Hwy
MPG can go as high as 27-28, better than any sedan of the same time frame. Excellent car.
Not bad for a van
4.88 out of 5 starsMontana, 06/01/2008
2003 Pontiac Montana Value Fwd 4dr Ext Minivan (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Not a bad van. It's good on fuel, change oil every 5000 or so, and a tuneup 120,000 km runs great. I drive this 4 hour round trip. The inside is good to lots space for what I need it for and the kid's like for the dvd part.
2003 Montana Highlights
Value
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,165 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $272/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 19.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Montana include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalPoor
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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