Pontiac Montana first generation

Pontiac Montana second generation
No photo of this generation yet; the photo shows the second generation.Photo: Cutlass / Wikimedia Commons · CC0

The Pontiac Montana first generation (2000–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: U-body

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,757–5,113 mm
Width1,829–1,847 mm
Height1,712–1,730 mm
Wheelbase2,845–3,048 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,692–1,788 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

632 complaints for model years 2000–2004. 43 crashes · 10 fires · 87 injuries · 4 deaths

  • Engine 129
  • Fuel system 39
  • Body and structure 37
  • Locks and latches 37
  • Electrical system 30
  • Airbags 26

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Pontiac Montana first generation

United States 2 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–2004CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
2002–2004CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2000–2004Minivan3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle267–311 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.