2001 Pontiac Montana fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Pontiac Montana — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac montana. The contact smelled gasoline fuel outside the vehicle and noticed a leak near the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 223,691.”
filed Aug 6, 2014
“In 2010 I learned my vehicle had an outstanding recall notice (07v349000) for a defective gas tank. I had the tank replaced by the dealer. Yesterday evening I noticed a strong odor of gasoline when I stepped near my vehicle. I went to my local ase certified mechanic and had him inspect the gas…”
filed Aug 22, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT…Campaign 07V349000 · Aug 8, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Montana years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Montana | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 Montana | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Montana | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 Montana | 13 | 15% |
| 2002 Montana | 12 | 10% |
| 2000 Montana | 12 | 5% |
| 1999 Montana | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 Montana | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.