Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Pontiac Montana has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 156 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V597000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V329000 GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MISSING CHECK VALVE PIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V383000 GM/FMVSS 225/SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V264000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V067000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V026000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 36 complaints
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 13 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
Of the 156 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 156 complaints, owners report 26 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Pontiac Montana has several significant recalls, particularly affecting the doors, fuel system, and airbag components, along with numerous owner complaints about the engine and power train. These issues contribute to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine and cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| power train | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–85,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- tire rotations and alignment
- brake inspections and replacements
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid service
- spark plug replacements
- air filter replacements
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- engine overheating or noise
- difficulty shifting gears
- fuel odor leaks
- electrical failures
- steering difficulties
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Pontiac Montana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.