10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,778 miles

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problem #9

Jan 012005

Montana 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle's power sliding door opened when the consumer's granddaughter pressed the door button over riding the securing lock on the door.

- Brandon, MS, USA

problem #8

Aug 152002

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
The design position and force of the sliding door operation caused the passenger arm to break when attempting to exit the van. Consumer recommended that GM should mound the door handle pointing forward instead of up because the handle would have slipped out of the passenger while exiting the van. Also, a force sensor in the opening movement like that in the closing motion. Lastly, consumer also suggested that a warning sign should be installed on the door. PE04064.pco

- East China, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 152003

Montana

  • miles
The passenger side sliding door opened while driving.

- Newell, SD, USA

problem #6

Mar 202003

Montana

  • miles
The sliding door automatically closed without the consumer pushing the button. Consumer was injured.

- Edinboro, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 312001

Montana

  • miles
Passenger sitting on the middle seat next to the power door had their right arm resting on the door handle, the button to open the door was pressed, causing the passengers arm to be trapped between the seat back and the door handle, passenger could not remove their right arm and the wrist was bent backward until the wrist bone snapped, this vehicle was a rental from alamo company. Dup of 10/02/2001 rpt.pco

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #4

Mar 062002

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, side power sliding door came open. Latch would not catch. Had recall 01V067000 done on door, but problem still exists. Van has been in for repair approximately 4 times.

- Springfield, OH, USA

problem #3

Aug 312001

Montana

  • miles
Passenger sitting on the middle seat next to the power door had their right arm resting on the door handle, the button to open the door was pressed, causing the passengers arm to be trapped between the seat back and the door handle, passenger could not remove their right arm and the wrist was bent backward until the wrist bone snapped, this vehicle was a rental from alamo company. PE04064.pco

- Kailua, HI, USA

problem #2

Jul 052001

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Open the middle right seat door of the van and the door caught my hand around the door handle while it was opening, caughting my elbow between the door and the seat. PE04064.pco

- Boise , ID, USA

problem #1

Aug 112001

Montana

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power door has no safety latch features to prevent door from opening when grabbed or held. This caused consumer to have a broken wrist. Took to dealer, and mechanic checked door and noticed no safety latch. Indicated one should be present to prevent consumer from breaking wrist. PE04064.pco

- Dowagiac, MI, USA