1999 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"If you buy this van, your mechanic will love you!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My electrical system has been going haywire ever since I got the van. The lights have been going on and off by themselves, the power sliding door pops back open when closing.
The ABS/Traction Control system went bad. Whenever traction control is engaged, the van jerks intermittently like the brakes are engaging and disengaging randomly. Turn traction control off and the van runs fine.
At 57,000 miles (right now) the head gasket blew and is going to cost $900 to fix, and that's because I know the guy who's going to fix it.
General comments?
Stay AWAY!!! This van has had more problems than any vehicle I have ever owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 18th March, 2003 |