Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 200602 | 06/20/2002 | 637246 | On some vehicles the rear hvac systems may stick in the full hot position. *tt | 11/21/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER | |||||
| 030138013A | 12/01/2003 | 030138013 | 10005149 | Minimal air flow in vent position with full heat. *tt | 02/09/2004 |
| 030138013 | 08/01/2003 | 10004364 | Minimal air flow in vent position with full heat. *tt | 12/04/2003 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 110102 | 01/11/2002 | 629683 | Some vehicles have encountered the situation where the plungers on the power sliding door are grounding out on the door skin. *tt | 04/04/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| 020858005 | 06/01/2002 | 634674 | Concerns with wind noise at the base of the windshield. *tt | 10/04/2002 | |
| 050901 | 09/05/2001 | 626038 | Some vehicles may experience a windshield itch type noise. *slc | 12/12/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 37000 | 1 | 09/14/2004 |
| The windshield wipers freeze up in the winter, making it impossible to see. they are recessed down too far and receive no heat from the defroster to keep them from freezing up. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2004 | 12000 | 20 | 04/17/2002 |
| During cool or cold moist days windshield defroster system will only clear the passenger side and about 50% of the driver's side. the dealer states there is no fix. i have had three near misses because i couldn't see a vehicle coming from my left front.*ak | |||
| 1 | 11/14/2001 | ||
| Problems with vehicle windows fogging up. *mr the consumer's wife was driving where she felt a draft on her legs and set the recirculation mode to inside air and set the blower on #two. all of a sudden, all of the windows fogged up. the blower was turned on high, the defroster were turned on which cleared the windshield. the dealer suggested that something was wrong with the heating/cooling system. the consumer was advised that the recirculation mode should not be used unless the temperature was extremely warm and should always be on fresh air mode. (this was not stated clearly in the owners manual) *scc *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 06/15/2003 | 56000 | ||
| We ought the van as a program with 20,000 miles on it,within the first month the power windows would not work all the time meaning sometimes they work and sometimes they dont. same thing for the interior lights. in the summer of 2003 the air condition developed a sloe leak that progressed within weeks,we now have no air at all and the part aloe is going to cost $400.00. in october of 2003 on our way to a high school football game the transmission went out. there was no warning at all,it had not been leaking or acting up in any way it made a thud sound going down the hiway and that was it..no more transmission $4,000.00 to repair. | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| 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. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 22575 | ||
| Rear driver\\\\\\\'s side door was misaligned abs sensor was defective and also disable my awd sytstem two days after getting the abs sensor fixed my right front wheel bearing went out and had to wait 3 days just to get taht fixed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| 2002 pontiac montana. consumer states problem with vehicle windshield *tgw last november, the windshield cracked diagonally toward the left lower corner. upon inspection, it was apparent the windshield had released from the upper right corner. the vehicle was inspected by a glass repair shop and they informed the consumer that the roof/glass opening was rusted and had to be repaired/replaced before they would replace the glass. the dealer informed the consumer there was a service bulletin specifying that the roof was to be replaced to fix the condition. *jb | |||
| 11/11/2002 | 20000 | 3 | 11/11/2001 |
| Since i bought my 2002 montana mini van as a new vehicle on 11-02-2001, i have had problems with the windshield. the problem started as a startling, loud cracking noise which occurred randomly over the first two years. since then, the windshield leaks during heavy rainstorm; water streams out of ceiling-mounted boxes such as my temperature/compass box and the onstar antenna. the dealer, performance pontiac which then sold out to anderson gmc in hunt valley, has tried to repair the windshield seal twice, the first time during the 36 month warranty period. both repairs were free of charge, but did not correct the problem. i just took the van in for a third time, and the dealer now says they cannot find any leak but will replace the windshield at a charge to me of more than $300. i believe this is a manufacturer's defect and i should not be charged. i have put up with water leaking all over as i'm driving, discolored ceiling, and a musty smell for years.*ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 03/18/2006 | 56000 | 2 | 07/06/2005 |
| There are 2 main safety concerns with my 2002 pontiac montana thunder minivan. first, the rear driver's side brake light has gone out. even with replacement of bulb and fuse, the brake light will not work. from researching on the internet, this seems to be a design defect and a common problem. this is a major safety issue!!! second, the rear windshield wiper does not work. again, this seems to be a common 2002 pontiac montana problem, and again, is a safety concern. *jb | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 37000 | 1 | 09/14/2004 |
| The windshield wipers freeze up in the winter, making it impossible to see. they are recessed down too far and receive no heat from the defroster to keep them from freezing up. *jb | |||
| 12/24/2001 | 2 | 10/30/2001 | |
| Windshield wiper stopped working, wiper bearly takes the snow and pushed it between hood and windshield, forming a buildup of ice that slows the wiper from working. was told it was an engineering problem. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 38460 | 1 | ||
| Consumer complained about windshield wiper problem. windshield wipers worked on high speed. however, when on a low speed windshield wipers stopped working. consumer stated it was due to circuit board corrosion. *ak | |||