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2006 Pontiac Montana Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Pontiac Montana has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 37,443 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 10V110000 2010-03-19 5,375 affected
Defect

THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.

Consequence

A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.

EQUIPMENT 05V552000 2005-12-07 32,068 affected
Defect

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

Consequence

A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, HUMMER AT…

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
5
ENGINE
5
POWER TRAIN
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
SUSPENSION
3
TIRES
3
1crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
Total complaints61

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“When having my oil changed at a garage while the vehicle was on the lift both frame rails had severe rust damage. Since this is what gives the unibody frame it's strength, why didn't gm zinc coat them or apply rust proofing? I live in southeast michigan where they use salt on the roads in winter.…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-10-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac montana. While driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal rubbing sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear suspension detached from the subframe of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics and the contact…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2019-11-26

“When it's cold and you start the vehicle I get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-11-13

“When it's cold and you start the vehicle I get a message reduced engine power. You have to immediately shut it off. Som etimes when you are driving down the road and it is warmed up it will do this and you have to find a safe place to pull over because if you try to give it gas it won't go…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-11-13

“When starting the vehicle, or after awhile when you are driving the vehicle it will come up and read reduced engine power then you have to stop because it will not let you accelerate the gas pedal. Sometimes when you turn it off and restart it, it will be fine and sometimes you have to wait about…”

ENGINE · reported 2018-11-05

“The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the…”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-08-01

“The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-08-01

“The dash keeps telling me that the traction control and stability system need to be checked. I have wiring issues for the passenger side front lights, they come on and off. Fuel gauge does not read properly all the time and now most recently the passenger seat belt alarm does not register that the…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2018-08-01

Defect investigations

Investigation EA07019 Opened 2007-12-11 · closed 2009-02-23

POWER SLIDING DOOR

ODI EVALUATED GENERAL MOTORS' (GM) DATA, CONDUCTED CONSUMER INTERVIEWS, INSPECTED AND TESTED MY 2005-2007 GM MINIVANS WITH REGARD TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF PARK.ODI IDENTIFIED A HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE.HOWEVER, THESE CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS…

Investigation EA07019 Opened 2007-12-11 · closed 2009-02-23

POWER SLIDING DOOR

ODI EVALUATED GENERAL MOTORS' (GM) DATA, CONDUCTED CONSUMER INTERVIEWS, INSPECTED AND TESTED MY 2005-2007 GM MINIVANS WITH REGARD TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF PARK.ODI IDENTIFIED A HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE.HOWEVER, THESE CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS…

Investigation EA07019 Opened 2007-12-11 · closed 2009-02-23

POWER SLIDING DOOR

ODI EVALUATED GENERAL MOTORS' (GM) DATA, CONDUCTED CONSUMER INTERVIEWS, INSPECTED AND TESTED MY 2005-2007 GM MINIVANS WITH REGARD TO THE ALLEGED DEFECT OF A POWER SLIDING DOOR (PSD) OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF PARK.ODI IDENTIFIED A HIGH WARRANTY CLAIM RATE.HOWEVER, THESE CLAIMS ARE RELATED TO VARIOUS PROBLEMS…

Investigation PE07044 Opened 2007-08-16 · closed 2007-12-11

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 GENERAL MOTORS MINIVANS (CHEVROLET UPLANDER/VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA SV6/MONTANA, BUICK TERRAZA, AND SATURN RELAY).SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND…

Investigation PE07044 Opened 2007-08-16 · closed 2007-12-11

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 GENERAL MOTORS MINIVANS (CHEVROLET UPLANDER/VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA SV6/MONTANA, BUICK TERRAZA, AND SATURN RELAY).SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND…

Investigation PE07044 Opened 2007-08-16 · closed 2007-12-11

POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING

ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE POWER SLIDING DOORS OPENED WITHOUT COMMAND WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 GENERAL MOTORS MINIVANS (CHEVROLET UPLANDER/VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA SV6/MONTANA, BUICK TERRAZA, AND SATURN RELAY).SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE DOOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CLOSED AND…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Pontiac Montana as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.