2005 Pontiac Montana Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$26,755 to $31,135

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Is the Pontiac Montana the Lindsay Lohan of minivans? Genuinely versatile, it has suburban family appeal, yet is dressed up in a fun and sporty performance package. Ultimately, the Montana is saddled with more problems than you probably want to deal with. Sound familiar? You be the judge.

In 2006, the Montana will be replaced with the even more SUV-like Montana SV6, so the 2005 Montana prepares by drastically reducing its trim offerings. Gone is the regular wheelbase model. Now only an extended 120-inch-wheelbase minivan is offered. All-wheel drive is history. Sports packages remain, adding a stiffer suspension, rear spoiler, hood bulges, badging, and performance tires. The 3.4-liter, 185-hp V6 remains, along with the 4-speed automatic transmission. ABS is no longer standard. Bucket seats and/or captain's chairs can be moved or folded for flexibility, though some report that removal is difficult and cumbersome despite the seats being lightweight.

Convenient dual sliding doors help with passenger and cargo loading, and a power option is available for both sides. Some owners have complained the power doors have a mind of their own, however, so step lively. Rear wipers, automatic climate control, cruise control, OnStar, power features, and a roof rack are all standard. MontanaVision DVD entertainment and rear audio controls keep kids happy and sated. A parking assist is another nice option.

2005 Montana drivers were always pleased with its engine performance and power, the sporty non-minivan look, and decent gas mileage for a minivan. Acceleration was responsive. The power door option was a big hit. On the downside, plastic parts look cheap and break easily. Seats do not fold completely into the floor. Mechanical (head gasket) and electrical (power door) problems persist. There are reports of excessive wind noise.

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by Anonymous
Feb 28, 2014
Liked everything about this van except 2nd row windows do not roll down. However in these years not many did! Real milage on trips fully loaded down with people and Stuff was still 25 MPG +. Dash set up was great. Seats are very comfortable compared to Dodge!Feb 28, 2014
by Anonymous
Apr 29, 2008
I bought a van with 38,000 on it shortly after i had to replace rotors and pads, after that a wheel bearing now a misfunctioning sensor in the front hub (which by the way the other front wheel bearing is starting to go, but by gm standards is not bad enough to replace on warranty.) There appears to be an electrical problem (at times the lights seem to dim and come back to normal quite fast.)Also the brakes seem to be a little spongy when the vehicle starts up from a cold start.Apr 29, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 07, 2008
If you don't mind spending on gas it is convenient for trips, not a vehicle to own if you want to travel for low cost or city driving to work. Feb 07, 2008

2005 Pontiac Montana Pricing

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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Doors

Side door type: power sliding

Exterior Features

Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Rear Seats

Type: bucket

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Child seat: built-in · Parking sensors: rear

Seats

Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Front side airbags

Audio System

Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel

Comfort Features

Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio

Doors

Side door type: power sliding

Exterior Features

Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

In Car Entertainment

Video system: DVD player

Lights

Headlights: Auto on/off

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Rear Seats

Type: captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black

Safety

Parking sensors: rear

Seats

Front seat type: captains chairs · Heated: front seats · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Tires and Rims

Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome

Windows

Front wipers: intermittent

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