1999 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"This van has many expensive problems that seem to keep coming up all the time"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first got the van the windshield started leaking. I had that repaired for $200.00.
The second problem that I had with my van was with the intake gasket. It started leaking antifreeze. That cost me $800.00 to get repaired.
The next item was the transmission. It started up shifting very hard. The dealer repaired it for $743.00.
Then my wife was driving down the interstate and the engine died. I had it towed to the dealer to find out that my camshaft broke and would need a complete rebuild for $2500. I chose to buy a new GM engine for $2700 and $675.00 for installation. After all was said and done the bill was $3800.00.
Now the outside temperature is not working properly. I have not repaired that item as of yet.
General comments?
This van when working drives and runs great. I am now happy with the van after the transmission and the engine. I feel that I now have a new van again. I will not buy a General Motors product again. If any one has any questions about my problems you can reach me at: todd_oak@yahoo.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 5th February, 2002 |