1999 Pontiac Montana Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Pontiac Montana, 4% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 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.
“Low coolant icon lit up on dash at 15000 miles.dealer said intake manifold gasket failed and it was replaced under warranty. At 51500 miles low coolant icon lit up on dash. Dealer said intake manifold gasket failed and it was replaced at a cost of 503.00 dollars to myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10082291, filed 2004-07, 15,000 miles“I was jacking up my 1999 Pontiac Montana using the car jack, and the screw on the jack stripped out, dropping the van. There was no damage as I was still lifting the vehicle, but under the correct circustances it could be a sever accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10186097, filed 2007-03“We would like to express our extreme dissatisfaction with this vehicle and with the manufacurer. We purchased this vehicle new 2.5 years ago and have had to return it to the dealership on 17 different occasions to have various problems fixed: transmission replaced with 16,000 miles, airbag problems, cd player problems, intake gasket leaking, tires wearing, numerous problems! We have contacted the manufacturer and was told the first time a year ago that nothing would be done and now all they will offer us is extended warranty! …”
NHTSA complaint #757508, filed 2002-01“The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, there were noticeable water puddles on the floor of both the driver and passenger sides. There was also a noticeably foul smell coming from the interior carpets. The manufacturer was notified, who referred the contact to a service dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the air conditioner drain elbow was missing. There were no repairs made. Updated 10/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10167148, filed 2006-08, 154,800 miles“Purchaused used (6 months old) have now owned auto for 2 years. At 38000 miles transmission starting shifting harsh at times, had to replace transmission. Engine has started acting as if it is going to stall for no apparent reason. Radio has been replaced 3-4 time, due to garbbled display. Most recently however, I had door locks repaired, and was told that the wires to the locks were damaged due to the water intrusion caused by the air conditioning leak into the auto instead of outside the auto.”
NHTSA complaint #751373, filed 2001-08Related service bulletins
- 10232287Feb 21, 2023This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10168979Nov 22, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10166638Sep 18, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10165876Sep 5, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10154641Feb 15, 2019This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10141381May 31, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10138060Mar 15, 2017This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10082506Aug 26, 2016This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating…
- 10114947Dec 4, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the…
Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Montana
99 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Pontiac Montana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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