Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Montana. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM
- Summary
- THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
- Consequence
- A SQUEAKING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY DEVELOP. THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS MAY PREMATURELY WEAR AND THE TRAILING ARM MAY FRACTURE OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE REAR AXLE TO BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND WILL HAVE A SUPPLY OF RETROFIT PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 1-800-488-0359.
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Owner complaints (1)
1 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 | 100% |
| Service brakes | 1 | 100% |
How 2008 compares with other Montana years
Best and worst Montana years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 49 | 3 |
| 1999 | 235 | 5 |
| 2000 | 228 | 5 |
| 2001 | 156 | 9 |
| 2002 | 126 | 3 |
| 2003 | 84 | 5 |
| 2004 | 39 | 3 |
| 2005 | 81 | 5 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 2008 Montana for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
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2008 Pontiac Montana FAQ
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Montana have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 10V110000 (suspension). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2008 Pontiac Montana problems?
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (1), Service brakes (1) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2008 Montana compare with other years?
Among the 1998–2008 Pontiac Montana model years at least five years old, the 2008 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1999 the most (235). The 2008 drew 1. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.