CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Pontiac Montana has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 235 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (105 reports).
1999 Pontiac Montana recalls
Most common 1999 Pontiac Montana problems
Problem areas named in the 235 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 105 |
| Air Bags | 33 |
| Power Train | 32 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 |
| Structure | 22 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Visibility | 12 |
| Equipment | 12 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
What owners report
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.
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER MOVES BUT DOES NOT ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. *TR
I HAD AN ACCIDENT WHERE A CAR FISH TAILED IN FRONT OF ME SLID DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF MINE. I HIT THE OTHER CAR WHILE GOING 40 MPH, IT WAS A T*BONE COLLISION. MY FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AT THE TIME OF COLLISION. AFTER GETTING OUT OF THE VEHICLE I NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WAS LAYING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH THE AIR BAG STILL INFLATED. I DO REMEMBER THAT FOR A LONG TIME BEFORE TODAY THE RED AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I THOUGHT THIS WOULD CAUSE THE AIR BAGS NOT TO WORK. I DO HAVE PICTURES OF THE DAMAGE, AND THE DEFECT WITH THE AIR BAG. *TR
IT SEEMS THAT THE THIS PARTICULAR MAKE AND MODEL HAS KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ON A FAMILY TRIP TO VIRGINIA THE CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND I STOPPED THE VEHICLE. WHEN PARKED RED FLUID WAS VISIBLE UNDER THE CAR AND UPON TESTING WAS FOUND OUT TO BE COOLANT LEAK. CAR WAS TOWED TO PA AND MECHANIC REPORTED LOSS AND REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR/HOSES AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD (GASKET) A LABOR INTENSIVE WORK COSTING ABOUT 1700 TO FIX ALL THE ISSUE WITH THIS OVER HEATING. *TR
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND REAR LIGHT FAILURE INCLUDING BREAKS AN TURN SIGNALS.*TR
1999 Pontiac Montana questions
Does the 1999 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1999 Pontiac Montana: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Air Bags:Frontal; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Montana?
Based on 235 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (105), Air Bags (33), Power Train (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Pontiac Montana has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.