1999 Pontiac Montana Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Pontiac Montana, 3% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“Engine: intake manifold gasket leaking. I followed thru with a complaint to the bbb and to Pontiac's 800 number. I was told I needed to have the van diagnosed at a GM dealer before anything could be done by Pontiac. My dealer quality Pontiac in cocoa, florida looked at the van and agreed the intake manifold gasket was leaking (november 2002). Quality informed me it would be about $500 to repair. A phone call to Pontiac's 800 # put pressure on the dealer and they performed the work for $100 plus extra for a coolant flush. The total was around $180. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069738, filed 2004-01, 35,000 miles“Front/rear seat belts did not retract back to the locking position. Consumer was unable to wear the seat belt while driving/riding in the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10058091, filed 2004-02, 64,000 miles“On april 17, 1999, my husband tried to engage his seatbelt properly, and it pulled all the way out, and wouldn't go back in. On april 29, 1999, I pulled into my driveway, let my kids out with the power door, my son tried to close it with the power switch, it wouldn't close, so he tried to close it manually, and it wouldn't budge. I tried to close it manually, and couldn't. The tow truck driver was able to get it closed, but the power still didn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #706230, filed 1999-05“All of the rear seat belts have fixed instead of flexible female receptors. Because the seat belt receptors are fixed in a forward tilting position, it is impossible to get a secure fit for a forward facing toddler/booster seat. I have tried seven different seats and have failed two NHTSA safety checks. To date, the vehicle manufacturer will not recognize the problem or provide me with a solution. Meanwhile I have an 18mth old toddler and an infant due in dec. That I can not safely put in my vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #714143, filed 1999-10“All of the seatbelts, particularly in the rear of vehicle do not retract. Consumer has to feed seatbelt back into retractor to avoid belts from hanging out of vehicle door. When child reaches forward seat belt belt does not tighten back up around child. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #891545, filed 2001-06Seat belts: 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 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsExterior lighting
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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