1999 Pontiac Montana Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 235 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,065miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Pontiac Montana, 2% of the 235 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,065 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The rear passenger suspension system has failed and the tire is sitting on the tire-well. The frame appears to be loose due to rust and has caused the spring coil to pop out and wobble uncontrollably. I was driving when this incident occurred and it would begin to fish tail around 40mph or when I would hit bumps, make turns or switch lanes.”
NHTSA complaint #10926987, filed 2016-11, 135,600 miles“I am just wondering when something can be addressed concerning the use of plastic in the tie rod components of the steering rack. The tie rods are failing every 15 to 20 thousand miles. It results in hammering clunks transmitted through the steering wheel, and an inability to control vehicle direction. It also makes it impossable to align the front wheels, resulting in tire ware and failure. I feel that this is a major defect with all general motors mini-vans built since adopting this new type of steering component. …”
NHTSA complaint #761502, filed 2002-05“While driving the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Also, steering wheel locked while driving. Consumer was unable to unlock the steering wheel. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, who replaced the belts and other parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10066777, filed 2004-04Related recalls
- 99V071000Apr 12, 1999Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of…Covers: Pontiac Montana 1999, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1999, Chevrolet Venture 1999
Steering: 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 complaintsSeat belts
8 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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