We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
The Good
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
The Bad
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
2003 Pontiac Montana: Quick Overview
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
2003 Pontiac Montana Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2003 |
| Make | Pontiac |
| Model | Montana |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle Van Extended |
| Category | Cargo Van |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | BALTIMORE/LANSING (CRAFT CENTER) |
Dimensions
| Doors | 4-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | LA1 |
| Engine Size | 3.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 4-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $27,590 |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
Vehicle History Report
Vehicle
Specifications
Specifications
Ownership
History
History
All History
Events
Events
NMVTIS Title
History Check
History Check
Salvage/Rebuilt
Check
Check
Accident
Check
Check
Theft
Check
Check
Open Lien
Check
Check
Past Sale
Listings
Listings
Safety
Recalls
Recalls
Odometer
Check
Check
Market Price
Analysis
Analysis
What Problems Does the 2003 Pontiac Montana Have?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
How long will the 2003 Pontiac Montana last?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
What Colors Options are Available?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
2003 Pontiac Montana Prices and Market Value
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
2003 Pontiac Montana Cost of Ownership
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
2003 Pontiac Montana Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
20 gallons
City Mileage
0 mpg
Highway Mileage
24 miles/gallon
2003 Pontiac Montana Safety Rating
NHTSA
2003 Pontiac Montana Recalls & Defects
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
2002-08-09
Recall no.
02v222000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Passenger, Mini Vans, and Sport Utility Vehicles Have AN AIR BAG Inflator ON THE Driver's Side That Could Fracture AT A Weld During A Deployment.
Consequence
Pieces OF THE Inflator Could Strike and Injure Vehicle Occupants and THE AIR BAG Cushion Would NOT Inflate Fully, Reducing THE Capability OF THE BAG TO Protect THE Driver.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect, and Replace, IF Necessary, THE AIR BAG Module Assembly ON THE Driver's Side. Owner Notification Began August 15, 2002. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Buick AT 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac AT 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 02032. Also, Customers CAN Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual
Recall date
2003-07-15
Recall no.
03v250000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Minivans, Passenger and Sport Utility Vehicles Fail TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 225, "child Restraint Anchorage System." THE Owner's Manual Does NOT Explain THE Meaning OF THE Location Symbols FOR THE Child Restraint Lower Universal Anchorage System.
Consequence
This Does NOT Meet THE Requirements OF THE Standard.
Remedy
Owners Will BE Provided With A Supplement FOR Their Owner's Manual. This Supplement Describes and Shows THE Location Symbols FOR THE Child Restraint Anchors That ARE Located IN THE Vehicle and ON THE Child Restraint or Booster Cushion. Owner Notification Began August 18, 2003. Owners Should 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, Pontiac AT 1-800-620-7668, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-630-6537.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 03039.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date
2003-02-14
Recall no.
03v051000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Mini Vans, Passenger and Sport Utility Vehicles, Some OF These Vehicles Have A Driver's Side AIR BAG That MAY NOT Deploy AS Designed. IN Addition, THE AIR BAG Inflator Could Rupture.
Consequence
This Could Result IN Reduced Capability OF THE AIR BAG TO Protect THE Driver. Also IF THE AIR BAG Inflator Ruptured, Pieces OF THE Inflator Could Strike and Injure THE Vehicle Occupants.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect, and IF Necessary, Install A NEW Driver's AIR Bag. Owner Notification Began ON March 11, 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Buick AT 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac AT 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, or Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 03008. Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch
Recall date
2004-12-22
Recall no.
04v597000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Minivans Equipped With Second-Row Bucket Seats or Captain's Chairs and A Power Sliding Door ON THE Passenger Side OF THE Vehicle, A Passenger Using THE Interior Handle TO Open THE Power Sliding Door Could BE Injured.
Consequence
IF A Passenger Uses THE Interior Handle TO Open THE Power Sliding Door and Holds Onto THE Handle While IT IS Being Opened BY THE Motor, THE Passenger's ARM MAY BE Pushed Into THE Seat Back or Armrest and A Wrist or Lower ARM Injury MAY Result.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Power Sliding Door Interior Handle ON THE Passenger-Side. IF THE Vehicle IS Equipped With A Power or Manual Sliding Door ON THE Driver-Side, THE Interior Handle Will Also BE Replaced FOR Appearance Reasons. Note: Before THE Vehicle IS Serviced, GM Advises Owners TO NOT USE THE Interior Door Handle TO Open THE Door. THE Driver CAN Open and Close THE Door From Switches AT THE Driver's Position or BY Using THE Remote KEY Fob. THE Driver Should Tell Passengers TO USE THE Switch Located IN Front OF THE Door TO Open or Close IT. THE Driver Should USE THE Override Switch TO Prevent Operation OF THE Power Door BY Children or BY Others WHO ARE NOT Familiar With ITS Use. THE Owner Notification Letter Mailing Will BE Conducted IN Phases With THE First Phase Beginning ON MAY 31, 2005. THE Second Phase Mailing Began ON July 18, 2005. THE Recall Began ON MAY 31, 2005. Phase 2 Began ON July 18, 2005. Phase 3 (Final Phase) Began ON August 24, 2005, TO All Remaining Customers. Owners Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-630-2438; Pontiac AT 1-800-620-7668; or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-630-6537.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 04110.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Recall date
2007-03-12
Recall no.
07e021000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulators, P/Nos. Fp10020-11b1, Fp10026-11b1, and Fp10027-11b1, Sold After January 9, 2007, AS Aftermarket Equipment FOR Various Passenger Vehicles Listed Above. THE Universal Pressure Regulators (Upr) Were Produced Without AN O'ring and Retainer.
Consequence
Fuel MAY Leak, Possibly Resulting IN A Fire.
Remedy
Delphi Will Notify Owners and Replace THE UPR Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON April 23, 2007. Owners CAN Contact Delphi AT 877-411-8770.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulators and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed BY General Motors.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage
Recall date
2007-08-08
Recall no.
07v349000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Vehicles, Variations IN THE Manufacturing Process or Exposure TO High Ambient Temperatures MAY Lead TO Fracture OF THE Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve (Icv).
Consequence
A Fracture MAY Allow Fuel Vapors TO Pass Through and Allow Droplets OF Fuel TO Accumulate ON THE Side OF THE Fuel Tank. Fuel Leakage, IN THE Presence OF AN Ignition Source, Could Result IN A Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Replace THE Fuel Tank. THE Recall Will BE Mailed IN Two Phases With THE First Phase Beginning ON December 4, 2007. THE Second Phase Will BE Mailed ON December 13, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Buick AT 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet AT 1-800-630-2438; or Pontiac AT 1-800-620-7668. THE Vehicle Population Includes Buick Rendezvous and Pontiac Aztek Vehicle Built IN MAY 2003; Chevrolet Venture and Pontiac Montana Vehicles Built From June Through August 2002; and All Vehicles Registered IN Nevada, Arizona, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 06230.customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Steering
Recall date
2009-02-17
Recall no.
09e005000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Dorman IS Recalling 979 Steering Knuckles, Dorman P/Nos. 697-902 and 697-903, Sold Under Dorman's "OE Solutions<sup>tm</Sup>" Brand Name, and Napa P/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 Which Were Sold FOR Replacement USE ON THE Various Vehicles Listed Above. A Potential Material or Design Defect Could Result IN THE Steering Knuckle Breaking IN THE HUB Area.
Consequence
A Broken Steering Knuckle Could Result IN Loss OF Steering Control and A Possible Crash Without Warning.
Remedy
Dorman Will Notify Owners and Replace THE Defective Steering Knuckles Free OF Charge and Reimburse THE Repair Facility or Owner FOR Labor. THE Recall Began ON February 23, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Dorman's Toll-Free Hotline AT 1-800-523-2492 and Press 5.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Dorman Steering Knuckles and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON Vehicles Manufactured BY General Motors Corporation.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2003 Pontiac Montana Insurance
Insurance for a 2003 Pontiac Montana is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Sport Utility Vehicle Van Extended with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2003 Pontiac Montana Compare to Other Sport Utility Vehicle Van Extended?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
Final Verdict: Is the 2003 Pontiac Montana a Good Sport Utility Vehicle Van Extended?
We’re working on this section!
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
In the meantime, feel free to explore the other sections for more content.
Drew B
Drew is a seasoned automotive expert and contributor to VinCheck.info. With nearly 15 years of experience as a former Porsche technician, he brings a wealth of hands-on knowledge to his writing. Born in North Carolina, a region renowned for its deep-rooted NASCAR culture, Drew developed a passion for cars early in life, often building and working on vehicles from a young age. At VINCheck, Drew leverages his extensive technical background to provide in-depth analyses of various vehicles. His articles often focus on engine performance, reliability, and maintenance insights, offering readers practical information grounded in real-world experience. Some of his notable contributions include reviews on the Mazda CX-5's longevity and detailed examinations of engine options for models like the 2011 Toyota Camry and Tacoma