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1997 Pontiac Montana Problems: 1 Known Issue

1997 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026

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Issue summary

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1997 Pontiac Montana has 1 documented issue, with 1 rated critical. The most serious is Power Sliding Door Can Open While Vehicle Is Moving (NHTSA Recall). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.

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On the 1997-2001 Pontiac Montana, nHTSA campaigns 01V067 and 01V264 support the frozen safety identity for equipped Pontiac Montana/Trans Sport minivans within the 1997-2001 range. Campaign 01V067 covers passenger-side power sliding doors that can close without latching and then open while moving. Follow-up 01V264 covers specified vehicles previously serviced under the first campaign plus a defined 2001 production group whose actuator front welds may be inadequate. Coverage is equipment-, service-history-, production- and VIN-specific; it is not a statement that every van in each indexed year is affected.

Common Symptoms

  • passenger-side power sliding door equipment verified
  • positive latch engagement checked before driving
  • VIN and prior campaign completion checked
  • current inspection and remedy confirmed with a dealer

How to Fix

If the passenger-side power sliding door does not positively latch, keep occupants away from it and do not drive until secured and inspected. Check the VIN and campaign-completion history for 01V067 and 01V264 with NHTSA and a GM dealer. Ask the dealer to confirm the currently available inspection/remedy and any charge; do not infer present-day no-cost service from the historical owner letter. Do not buy an actuator or latch part from this page; campaign applicability, prior repair, installed assembly, part number and VIN fitment must be verified first.

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NHTSA Recalls12 recalls

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

Campaign #04V59700022/12/2004

STEERING

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.

Campaign #09E00500017/02/2009

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Pontiac Montana problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 1997 Pontiac Montana has 1 documented issue. The documented issue is: Power Sliding Door Can Open While Vehicle Is Moving (NHTSA Recall). Of these, 1 is rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Pontiac Montana reliable?

The 1997 Pontiac Montana has 1 known issue compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 1 issue is rated critical: Power Sliding Door Can Open While Vehicle Is Moving (NHTSA Recall). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

What is the 1997-2001 Pontiac Montana Power Sliding Door Can Open While Vehicle Is Moving (NHTSA Recall)?

NHTSA campaigns 01V067 and 01V264 support the frozen safety identity for equipped Pontiac Montana/Trans Sport minivans within the 1997-2001 range. Campaign 01V067 covers passenger-side power sliding doors that can close without latching and then open while moving. Follow-up 01V26… Severity: high.

Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.

Data compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, automotive forums, and AI-assisted research. No aggregated owner-report counts available for this vehicle yet.

Campaign #07E021000
12/03/2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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).

Campaign #07V34900008/08/2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MINI VANS, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A PASSENGER AIR BAG THAT WAS MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A CHECK VALVE PIN. AN AIR BAG WITHOUT THE CHECK VALVE PIN COULD PRODUCE INCREASED PRESSURE AT THE ONSET OF THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND REDUCED PRESSURE AFTERWARD.

Campaign #02V32900009/12/2002

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