1999 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"Pontiac needs to own-up to and fix their pre-planned problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I just had to replace the harmonic pulley; the belt had broke a few time because it was off balance.
I also have found that the display for the radio quit working just recently.
I had it checked, and now the windshield wipers are stopping in the wrong place, needs a new motor from what I have been told.
Now the engine seems to have some slip and loss of power! The check engine light keeps coming on now, and everywhere I take it to tells me the same thing. "It is a manufacturers code and only they can fix it!" What is going on? Is this a reliable company or not? I have never had so many things, sensors and whatnot's go wrong. These are just the bigger things that I have concern with.
My father in law has a 97 and he told me that I would have to replace the head gasket at 180,000 miles... Everyone says the same thing! What is going on Pontiac? Where are your moral values?
I have had a few other little things such as it constantly blows fuses, the window motor, and the rear air controls that do not work now! I am amazed at the dissatisfaction that I have with this car. I thought that a vehicle was supposed to keep a certain standard!
General comments?
What happen to the American values in our car companies? I would like to join this cause with everyone else. I have bought used cars before, and it just seems that this one has been set to break at a certain time for everything!
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| I would never buy a Pontiac again |
| Fast, luxurious, reliable, North American Vehicle made for North American roads |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 liter Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 158000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 16200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 7th October, 2009 |