1999 Pontiac Montana Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,356miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Pontiac Montana, 5% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,356 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“During a regular oil change my mechanic discovered oil in the anti-freeze. Head gaskets went out. My mechanic states they have seen in almost every 3.4 Pontiac Montana mini van that around 80,000 miles there is oil in the antifreeze which indicates a head gasket malfunction. Took mechanic 3 days to fix my van to a cost of $1212.83 plus I was without a vehicle for 3 days. At about 79,000 miles the wheel bearing went out. Now the slider passenger door won't open or won't close at times.”
NHTSA complaint #10131640, filed 2005-08, 83,356 miles“Vehicle I experienced problems with the automatic sliding door. Owner was making a left turn and suddenly the automatic sliding door opened . Owner contacted the manufacturer, who said that recall repairs were already done on the vehicle. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10109331, filed 2005-01, 135,000 miles“Automatic sliding door on passenger door opened by itself while driving at 40mph. Neither the driver nor passenger touched the door or door switch. This was on a smooth road going straight. The door latch system was replaced due to recall on 8/28/02.”
NHTSA complaint #10020946, filed 2003-06, 43,850 miles“The passenger sliding door will not unlock either manually or by remote. Therefore everyone must go through the driver side sliding door. I have three small children which is why I chose a remote controlled sliding door for my family. This has been a huge inconvenience to deal with. It will not unlock at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10068191, filed 2004-05“My complaint is regarding the engineering of the sliding door of my van. Two weeks ago my ten year old son was getting out of the van, his leg slipped in between the door and the side of the van. He receiveda severe gash that required twelve stitches to close. He was cut on the square metal plate that attaches to the bracket that the door slides on. I feel this plate needs to be engineered differently, to ensure that nobody else can be injured like this. My son is going to be scarred for life.”
NHTSA complaint #746724, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using…Covers: Pontiac Montana 1997–2005, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2004 +1 more
- 01V264000Aug 21, 2001Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding…Covers: Pontiac Montana 1998–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001 +1 more
- 01V067000Mar 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding…Covers: Pontiac Montana 1998–2001, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEquipment
10 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology