1999 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"So far so good but fearing the worst"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Passenger side window would not go down one time, but have not had a problem since.
Rear door pull down handle broke after about 3 years.
Hood hold up rod holder snapped so now the rod rattles while driving. Simple to replace.
Drivers side window does not go down all the way except if the window is wet with rain.
Intake Manifold gaskets leaked at 32000, costing $700 to repair
Transmission is now intermittently whining and banging into gear at 35000.
General comments?
I am not unhappy with this vehicle yet but I expect bigger problems to arise so I am no longer comfortable owning this vehicle. I have no intentions of selling it so if the transmission does go, I'll go to the transmission place that gives a life time warranty. You pay more, but you never have to pay again. When I bought this vehicle, I was expecting it to last for 20 years or more. Now I have my doubts.
GM paid for half of the intake manifold repair since it was under 35,000 miles when it happened but outside the warranty.
It has absolutely no resale value, so it's either keep it and keep on fixing it or junk it or sell it for parts.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Liter 3.4 SFI Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2004 |