1998 Pontiac Montana Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Pontiac Montana, 6% of the 49 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The center seatbelt in the second row of seats pulls out, then locks. You cannot release it to get more slack. The dealer was told about it but says it works like it is supposed to. It is a safety hazard because a young child could not release the belt; in the event of an accident requiring immediate exiting of the vehicle this occupant may or may not be able to release themselves from the restraint. The inertia wheel should not lock unless the belt is jerked forward such as in the case of an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #748107, filed 2001-07Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Montana
13 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Montana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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