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2005 Pontiac Montana TSBs

51 Montana Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Pontiac to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Montana problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2005 Montana TSBs

STEERING

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10012694
    • TSB Reference #040232001

    Description: RELEASE OF STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT BEARING KIT FOR SERVICE. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012694

SUSPENSION

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10019928
    • TSB Reference #050315001

    Description: NEW AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR LINK BALL STUD REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE, AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR LINK REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE, AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL SENSOR REPLACEMENT (IRS) PROCEDURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019928

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017815
    • TSB Reference #050308013

    Description: REVISED FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017815

SUSPENSION:REAR

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016502
    • TSB Reference #05548A

    Description: PROGRAM BULLETIN (CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM)-ENGINE HARMONIC BALANCER NOT SEATED. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016502

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017383
    • TSB Reference #050604052

    Description: INFORMATION ON INVERTED KNOCK SENSOR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0327 KNOCK SENSOR (KS) CIRCUIT BANK 1 OR DTC P0332 KNOCK SENSOR (KS) CIRCUIT BANK 2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017383

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #627671
    • TSB Reference #010845005

    Description: HARD START, NO START, STALL, AND/OR FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE OR FLUCTUATES. *YH UPDATED *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #627671

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10025065
    • TSB Reference #080730002

    Description: INFORMATIONAL ON 4T65-E MN7, M15 AND M76 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTCS P0741, P0742, P0757, P842, HARSH SHIFTS OR SLIPS. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10025065

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10020766
    • TSB Reference #060730023

    Description: 4T65E TRANSMISSION 1-2 SHIFT SHUDDER AT LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCELERATION. REPLACE COMPLETE SECOND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020766

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 28 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10013040
    • TSB Reference #040849027

    Description: ADJUST THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013040

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010237
    • TSB Reference #3102

    Description: SERVICE VME 01-04 VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH 4T65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T65E TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY INSPECTION PROCEDURE. (TO INCLUDE 2004 PONTIAC AZTEC) *SC ALL 2001 - 2006 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 4T65E TRANSAXLE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010237

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10016528
    • TSB Reference #3500

    Description: REPEAT FAILURES OF ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE AND/OR TRANSMISSION - UNABLE TO ATTAIN CORRECT TRANSFER CASE SELECTIVE WASHER MEASUREMENT. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016528

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10011200
    • TSB Reference #040417001

    Description: BOOM OR DRONE NOISE AT 2100 RPM OR ABOUT 120 KM/H (75 MPH). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011200

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10013562
    • TSB Reference #PIT 3395

    Description: CHIME SOUND WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT INTO GEAR. *EH UPDATED 8/1/11. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10013562

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

    • Date Reported APRIL 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10014992
    • TSB Reference #050603003

    Description: HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER. *TT UPDATED. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014992

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10017152
    • TSB Reference #3571

    Description: POWER DOOR LOCK INOPERATIVE. *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017152

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10009664
    • TSB Reference #3042

    Description: BATTERY DRAIN ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER SLIDING DOORS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009664

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10010616
    • TSB Reference #3213

    Description: UNABLE TO FLASH PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 03-05 CHEVROLET FULL SIZE TRUCKS AND UTILITIES, AND GMC FULL SIZE TRUCK. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010616

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10020755
    • TSB Reference #4184

    Description: HEADLAMPS AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020755

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER

SEAT BELTS

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10038294
    • TSB Reference #09-09-40-001A

    Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10038294

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10011818
    • TSB Reference #3286

    Description: SEATBELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS FLASHING WHILE DRIVING. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011818

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10037184
    • TSB Reference #05-09-40-002E

    Description: GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10037184

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10037184
    • TSB Reference #05-09-40-002E

    Description: GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10037184

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10038294
    • TSB Reference #09-09-40-001A

    Description: GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10038294

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10017438
    • TSB Reference #040861005

    Description: REVISED FRAME BOLT (FRT) TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION AND ADDITION OF REAR CROSSMEMBER TO BODY MOUNTING BOLTS FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017438

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017453
    • TSB Reference #050864006

    Description: LEFT HAND POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017453

    • Date Reported AUGUST 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10011237
    • TSB Reference #040864015

    Description: POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR INOPERATIVE. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011237

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10021078
    • TSB Reference #3798

    Description: VARIOUS POWER SLIDING DOOR ISSUES. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021078

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10011754
    • TSB Reference #3278

    Description: LEFT OR RIGHT POWER SLIDING DOOR INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1292. THIS ALSO INCLUDES THE 2005 SATURN RELAY. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10011754

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • Date Reported MAY 01 2007
    • NHTSA Reference #10015041
    • TSB Reference #0508110002

    Description: BROKEN OVERHEAD STORAGE COMPARTMENT LATCH(ES) (REPLACE LATCH(ES). *TT UPDATED 07-23-07. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015041

SEATS

INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • Date Reported no date provided
    • NHTSA Reference #10020755
    • TSB Reference #4184

    Description: HEADLAMPS AND/OR INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER INTERMITTENTLY. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020755

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported SEPTEMBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015018
    • TSB Reference #050846006A

    Description: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DUAL-MODE (ANALOG/DIGITAL). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015018

    • Date Reported MARCH 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10005564
    • TSB Reference #030848005A

    Description: COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT AND CALIBRATION PROCEDURE DURING PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002-2004 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. *TT UPDATE TO INCLUDE 2005 BUICK ALLURE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10005564

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10009623
    • TSB Reference #3050A

    Description: 02-05 ONSTAR EQUIPPED VEHICLES EMITTING BEEPING NOISE BEFORE CONNECTING TO ONSTAR. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10009623

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • Date Reported JUNE 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10026586
    • TSB Reference #08-089

    Description: BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER R

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10026586

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 01 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10027804
    • TSB Reference #08089-B

    Description: GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10027804

    • Date Reported JANUARY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010109
    • TSB Reference #3120

    Description: ONSTAR CENTER UNABLE TO PERFORM REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC. (2004-2005 CHEVROLET YUKON, 2005 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, 2002, 2003, 2005 BUICK RAINIER, 2005 CHEVROLET EXPRESS VAN, AND 2005 CADILLAC SEVILLE) *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010109

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10012745
    • TSB Reference #010844005A

    Description: INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10012745

    • Date Reported JULY 01 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10014251
    • TSB Reference #07012004

    Description: OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES-TRUCKS. BUICK TERAZZA 2005, GMC SIERRA DENALI 2002-2003, GMC B7 CHASSIS MEDIUM DUTY 2003-2005 AND GMC 560 C-SERIES 2003-2005 *SC

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10014251

Pontiac Contact Information

Phone:
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Canada: 1-800-263-3777
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Pontiac Help Center
Mail:
From inside the U.S:
Pontiac Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172

From inside Canada:
GM of Canada
1908 Colone Sam
Oshawa, Ontario
L1H 8P7, Canada
Mail Code 163-005

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