NHTSA Defect Investigation #EA07019 ODI has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 through 2007 General Motors minivans (Chevrolet uplander/Venture, Pontiac Montana SV6/Montana, Buick terraza, and Saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 mph.ODI has opened an engineering analysis to further assess this issue.

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch**

OPEN

possible recall

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2005 PONTIAC MONTANA -- ODI has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 through 2007 General Motors minivans (Chevrolet uplander/Venture, Pontiac Montana SV6/Montana, Buick terraza, and Saturn relay). Some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds. However, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 mph. ODI has opened an engineering analysis to further assess this issue. Investigation was initiated on December 11 2007. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #EA07019 »

NHTSA Defect Investigation #PE07044 ODI has received reports that the power sliding doors opened without command while the vehicle was in motion on model year 2005 and 2006 General Motors minivans (Chevrolet uplander/Venture, Pontiac Montana SV6/Montana, Buick terraza, and Saturn relay).some reports indicate that the door may not have been closed and latched before driving away causing the door to reverse (open) at low vehicle speeds.however, other reports indicate that the door was initially shut then opened after driving for several minutes and/or miles at vehicle speeds between 20 and 70 mph.ODI has upgraded this preliminary evaluation to an engineering analysis (EA07-019) to further assess this issue.

Structure:Body:Door **

CLOSED

no recall issued

** This defect investigation is filed under 3 related vehicle components.
2005 PONTIAC MONTANA -- ODI has received nine consumer complaints that allege the power sliding door opened without command while the vehicle was in motion involving model year 2005-2006 General Motors minivans. Based on ODI's telephone interviews of several complainants, they report that the door may open all the way and open at various vehicle speeds. Investigation was initiated on August 16 2007. Closed on December 11 2007. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning investigation #PE07044 »

Defect investigation data is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.