Arriving in 2023 on General Motors' modern GEM architecture, the third-generation Montana represents a radical departure from its utilitarian predecessors. Transformed into a double-cab compact pick-up with sophisticated SUV road manners and an innovative Multi-Flex cargo bed, it targets both lifestyle buyers and commercial operators. Rigorous Chevrolet Montana maintenance is vital to safeguard its downsized turbocharged powertrain and onboard technology.
Under the bonnet sits a 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbocharged Flex engine paired with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. This advanced power unit relies on a wet timing belt running in engine oil, which makes strict adherence to GM Dexos1 engine oil specifications absolutely mandatory. Using incorrect oil viscosities or postponing oil changes causes belt degradation, leading to loosened rubber particles clogging the oil pickup strainer and causing catastrophic oil starvation.