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2001 Pontiac Montana vs 2002 Pontiac Montana

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2001 Pontiac Montana2002 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints156126
Recall campaigns93
Service bulletins (TSBs)376427
Investigations11
Crash reports103
Fire reports31
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2018–20
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi60,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac MontanaPontiac Montana
Engine and Engine Cooling3624
Power Train2011
Electrical System209
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1411
Fuel System, Gasoline1312
Structure1310
Visibility1011
Exterior Lighting912

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling110
Overheating80
Rust / corrosion68
Electrical failures50
2001 Pontiac Montana
2002 Pontiac Montana

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.