1999 Pontiac Montana Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,140miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Pontiac Montana, 3% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,140 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.
“First the driver's side window stopped working, then the tail lights just went out on the 99 Pontiac Montana. They were just working and then on my way home they just stopped working. I replaced all bulbs and they still aren't working. Went to see a technician and he says it is an electrical problem. After that the radio display flickers in and out when the brake is pushed on. I've searched to see if I could find an answer as to why this happened and there are many websites with the same complaints as I have stated here with the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10345982, filed 2010-07, 178,280 miles“The headlight lens covers came off both headlights. During inclement weather, water got inside the headlights, causing the bulbs to stop working. Dealer determined that vehicle needed new headlight assemblies.”
NHTSA complaint #10048164, filed 2003-11, 56,000 miles“There is no way to turn off headlights at night, regardless of what position the headlight switch is in. The dealer said this is normal, but I think it is a safety hazard. For example, I work for the federal government (cdc), and when we turn into the parking lot we are supposed to turn off our headlights so the guard can see the parking decal and our face, and not be blinded by the headlights. I cannot do this. Also, if I see someone inadvertently driving with their headlights off, I cannot flash mine off and on to signal them. Thanks, cliff.”
NHTSA complaint #718504, filed 2000-02“At 28,000 miles, the general tires that came w/the vehicle were completely bald & had to be replaced. They were supposed to be 80,000 mile tires & had been rotated numerous times, the cooling system: while on vacation, the cooling system overheated. Told by dealer out of town that radiator cap loose & was tightened. 3 weeks later low coolant light kept coming on & took to dealer on 8/12/00. Told coolant system dirty & needed to be flushed; $100.00. Also told battery that came w/vehicle was leaking acid which also ruined battery positive cable. Both needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #727719, filed 2000-08Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 8% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 17% |
| 2002 | 12 | 10% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 10 | 4% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
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 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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