Model year
2006 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 37 complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Montana (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (8), ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (5), ENGINE (5). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 17–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,950, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 228 complaints
- 2001 156 complaints
- 2002 126 complaints
- 2003 84 complaints
- 2004 39 complaints
- 2005 81 complaints
- 2006 37 complaints
Recalls
10V110000 · Mar 19, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
05V552000 · Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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.
Complaints
37 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 0, injury field 3, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE07044 | POWER SLIDING DOOR OPENING · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | Aug 16, 2007 | Dec 11, 2007 |
| EA07019 | POWER SLIDING DOOR · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | Dec 11, 2007 | Feb 23, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana SV6 FWD · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Montana SV6 FWD · 3.9L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Montana SV6 AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Pontiac Montana at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.