2000 Pontiac Montana engine and engine cooling problems
69 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Pontiac Montana — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2000 pontiac montana intake gasket failed...I've read all the other complaints and just wanted to add mine. I called gm and they said they did not have any complaints relative to this problem, and there was no recall either. I have never used anything but dexcool in this van, now it is going to…”
filed Jul 21, 2009
“I own a 2000 pontiac montana that needs an intake gasket replaced. The company specifically advises that no other coolant is to be used in this van but dexcool. I never used a different product than dexcool. Now dexcool has destroyed that gasket. My car is leaking fluids and barely heats. Cost for…”
filed Apr 7, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Montana years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montana | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 Montana | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 Montana | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 Montana | 10 | 12% |
| 2002 Montana | 24 | 19% |
| 2001 Montana | 36 | 23% |
| 1999 Montana | 99 | 42% |
| 1998 Montana | 13 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.