MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Montana

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Pontiac Montana
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
235
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

45% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 235 2000: 228 complaints 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint
1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 235 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 235 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

1999: 235 complaints

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YearComplaints
199718
199849
1999235
2000228
2001156
2002126
200384
200439
200581
200637
20070
20081

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

45% · 105 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04

Air bags

14% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-04

Passenger's side front seatbelt failed to lock when another vehicle plowed into consumer's vehicle front end. Neither of vehicle's frontal or rear airbags deployed. Ph...

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-06

While driving vehicle passenger front seatbelt failed to restrain the passenger upon impact, and niether driver nor passenger airbag deployed. Had a front end collision. Please provide any further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-06

Power train

14% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Service brakes

12% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

9% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing door and hinge and attachments.

CRASHINJURY
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While the child opened the sliding door, child's hand got stuck in the lock, causing the child to slide down and sustain iinjuries. Please provide further information. *ak…

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-08-06

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 235 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-05-05Steering99V071000 Vehicle 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 clamp load in the joint. If the clamp…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower cradle-to-suspension insulators and the attaching bolts.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-02-16Recall queryClosed 2001-04-20 Traction control
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    2000-07-25SQClosed 2001-10-22 Unexpected opening of sliding door
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    2000-11-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-11 Air bag tear during deployment
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    2001-04-18Latches/locks/linkages01V067000 Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01V-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

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    2001-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2002-08-26 Air bag inflator
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    2001-10-22Latches/locks/linkages01V264000 Vehicle description: 1997-2001 Chevrolet venture, Pontiac Montana/Transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on October 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized…

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    2002-02-01Air bags02V027000 On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began February 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

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    2002-02-11Preliminary evaluationClosed 2002-08-02 Shoulder harness clip
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    2003-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Rear axle trailing arm failure
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    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
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    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 On 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 the interior handle to open the power…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 105 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 33 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V071000 · Steering
  • Recall 01V067000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 01V264000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 02V027000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Pontiac Montana is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Montana?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Montana have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.