Faults:

The tranny failed at 13,000 miles.

The Air Conditioning blew out at 40,000 miles.

The CD player makes a noise when you brake.

The passenger side window switch is erratic.

General Comments:

I took the car into the local Pontiac dealer at around 13,000 and again around 20 some K, and explained (in a very polite way) that the transmission slips & shifts up hard. Both times they assured me that they checked it out completely, and that it was fine. The problem worsened at 37,000, and I took it in again. (again I was very polite). They called me and said "It is fine, there is nothing wrong with your transmission, but we can do a flush and fill and filter change if it will ease your mind (for 129.00). I said OK, and when I went to pick it up the next morning, I was told..."You have metal in the pan... we need to rebuild the tranny... (2600.00) They rebuilt it, I got it back... It was worse than ever. Took it back, they replaced a solenoid??. It runs great now.

GM (via my local Pontiac dealer) refused to pay one penny on it because I had "exceeded my factory warranty" They looked me right in the face, and told me, "The first two times you brought it in were UNRELATED PROBLEMS".

I have had many GM products... But I will never again buy a GM. And I doubt if my four teenagers will grow up and buy a GM, after witnessing this donnybrook.

-Vince from IL.

PS...They ignored the CD and lock problem too.

Faults:

No problems.

General Comments:

This van is really a pleasure to drive, smooth transmission plenty of power and the seats are very comfortable.

Really impressed with the fuel economy, we're averaging 22 mpg.

Very versatile vehicle.

Faults:

So far, so good! No problems other than a very small crack in the paint. I found it after delivery, but the dealer cheerfully offered to fix it.

General Comments:

*Sporty appearance - several people who swore they never liked or would own a mini van said they liked it and would own a Montana.

*Nice, comfortable ride.

*Silky smooth transmission and engine - the engine is a lot quieter than our former Odyssey and the Montana's transmission shifts seamlessly.

*DVD player keeps the kids occupied on trips. No more fighting between them when they get bored!

*Does not have the "fit and finish" quality (inside or out) of the Honda we traded in.

*Unlike the Honda, it's clunky over the bumps and rail road tracks.

Faults:

Right side door latch had to be replaced at 9000 miles.

Starter seams to be going bad, van has a long turnover before starting.

General Comments:

This van is great when you have kids. Very comfortable, leg room is great. Power is great compaired to other vans. Wish I had electric sliding doors (I recommend those). Handles great on the road and I love how they look (very sporty for a mini van).

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

The van was almost perfect, no problems what so ever, until it was totalled. which is why I have written this review.

I flew over a cliff flipped three times, and walked away without an injury. This Van is extremely well built and very safe. A great vechile to have with young children and teenagers, because of its great construction. It also looks and drives very nicely. We received a 2003 Montana with the insurance money and it is just as good if not better then the other one.

This is the Van you want to buy!