1998 Pontiac Montana Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,615miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Pontiac Montana, 4% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,615 miles.
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.
“I have a 1998 Pontiac transport-Montana! The dealer indicates it is not included in the recall of the 02v28600. I am having the same problems with the steering as indicated in the recall. It is now to the point I am going to have to repair or replace the problem part and it is obvious GM knew and should remedy the problem. According to the dealer mine is too new for the recall even though they know the problem and have fixed in vehicles that were built only months before. Ea02033 fixes the vehicles up to october 31 1997. …”
NHTSA complaint #10261534, filed 2009-03, 10,000 miles“The engine just turned off while starting to turn a corner. Lost power steering and power breaks, but the car just rolled on. Put car in neutral and turned key it started and then drove normally. This has now happened 4 times. The previous owner, when contacted, said, just restart the car! Does this relate to GM ignition switch recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10568022, filed 2014-03, 115,230 milesSteering: 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 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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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