NHTSA — Electrical System: Starter Assembly Problems

3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
47,000 miles

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2005 Pontiac Montana electrical problems

electrical problem

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2005 Pontiac Montana Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 172006

Montana 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the rear left sliding door opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was also notified. Also, when the vehicle was started, the electric starter motor stayed engaged. The vehicle had to be shut off and restarted 4 times to make the starter return to normal. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the starter was replaced, but the problem persisted. The was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. When the engine was started the door chime would remain on. The transmission felt as though it was slipping at times. Updated 01/17/07.

- Highlands, TX, USA

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