2005 Pontiac Montana electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Pontiac Montana — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. While driving approximately 10 mph, the rear sliding door opened. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to a complete stop. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was unknown. The…”
filed Jan 19, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac montana. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35mph, the driver side sliding door open independently without warning. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle dvd player turned on by its self and when the contact attempted to turn it off it was…”
filed Jun 24, 2014
“My gas gauge stopped working and is flucating and the dash reading is saying things. Its all messed up”
filed Mar 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Montana years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montana | 8 | 22% |
| 2004 Montana | 5 | 13% |
| 2003 Montana | 15 | 18% |
| 2002 Montana | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 Montana | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 Montana | 22 | 10% |
| 1999 Montana | 14 | 6% |
| 1998 Montana | 5 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Pontiac Montana
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.