1999 Pontiac Montana SE Pass Ext review from North America
"A reliabilility disapointment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
New: Air Conditioning not cooling, repaired leaking hose assembly.
1751 Miles: Sliding door stopped working, rubber molding coming loose, air bag light stays on - fixed under warranty. (Currently another air bag light problem we have not fixed due to cost.)
16,000 miles: Air bag light problem was drivers side seat belt deployment loop shorted. Warranty covered.
25,000 miles: Air bag light - replaced connector terminals $41.
34,493 miles: Sliding door actuator recall repaired no charge.
35,935 miles: Air Conditioner compressor replaced under warranty.
35,935 miles: Coolant level sensor replaced.
36,633 miles: Rear AC expansion valve replaced.
43,636 miles: Oil leak - Intake gasket replaced.
43636 miles: Air bag light on at times - Passenger side seat air bag shorted. Not fixed - $200 module needed.
60,000 or so: New alternator.
75,500: Last week, Cam shaft broke, replacing engine. (not under warranty.)
Abrupt up-shifting transmission when accelerating. May be a linkage adjustment needed.
Broken cup holders,
Radio/cd volume knob poor response, goes up in vol instead of down for a turn or so.
General comments?
Disapointed with engine reliability, otherwise OK comfort and ride. Will not get another.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L 6 cylinder Gasoline Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 22 miles |
| Most recent distance | 77500 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 15th January, 2004 |