2.5
hardly worth mentioning- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 60,022 miles
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I own a 2002 Pontiac Montana extended version. I noticed a strong smell of gas coming from the rear of the vehicle and upon further investigation, I found that the fuel tank was wet from gasoline under fuel tank inlet tube. I searched the internet for recalls and found NHTSA campaign # 07V349000 which had the description of the problem I had. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and was initially told that the problem was covered under this recall and the tank was removed and a new gas tank was ordered. I was called by the service manager the next day and I was told that my vehicle was not covered under this recall because it was the extended model and I was told that it could be repaired for $1,100. I asked the service manager if this was the same problem that was covered under the recall and he replied that it appeared to be, but that the extended length Montana was not covered under the recall. I had the dealership install the old tank and called the manufacturer and received the same answer.
- Mandeville, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Montana. While refueling the vehicle, the contact noticed gasoline overflowing from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other: Storage: Tank assembly: Pressure relief devices). The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 95,000.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
This 2002 Pontiac Montana has been owned by us since new. It now will not show a valid quantity of fuel, the gauge shows full most of the time. When it does not it is because it shows empty and the warning bell is ringing. Turning off the car and restarting it stops the bell ringing and the gauge shows full again. I am searching the web to find a fix for this and I find many mentions of the problem by owners who have not fled a complaint with your office. This van also is in need of a heater core replacement, a problem that started last year in early 2008.
- Livonia, MI, USA
Service engine soon light on dash came on. A couple of weeks later I smelled gas and upon inspection found gas leaking from around gas tank fill neck area. In that I was concerned with a potential fire hazard I took it to the nearest GM dealer. Diagnosis was a crack / fracture at the bottom of the fill neck going into the gas tank. As a result the gas tank had to be replaced. I note that this problem is similar or identical to the problem identified in recall # 07V349000. Unfortunately the limited recall does not cover my vehicle. It appears further investigation is appropriate which could expand the recall.
- The Villages, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Montana. While the vehicle was at the dealer for other maintenance work, the mechanic noticed a coolant leak coming from the intake valve gasket. The mechanic stated that the gasket needed to be replaced. The current mileage was 72,652 and failure mileage was 72,452.
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
When the gas tank is 1/2 to almost full, the fuel will thump against the ends of the tank when the vehicle comes to a stop or moves forward. There is an open tac since May 2002 and I have been told that there are more Montanas as well as other models involved. No solution as of yet, and I am getting tired or waiting for a solution or for the tank to fail.
- Scarborough, UN, USA
Problem with the head gasket during normal driving condition starting by over heating look like a thermostat problem but is not. Head gasket fail and gas from the cylinders escape to the block of the engine causing to over heat and damage to the engine.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
Leaking gas tank for 2002 Pontiac Montana. Tank liner is made of plastic. Informed that there is a 'national back order" for these tanks. Other consuemrs may have similar problems. Leak appeared at 9900 miles. Vehicle under mfr. Warranty.
- Coral Springs, FL, USA
- Clarkston, MI, USA